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Nursing Homes in San Rafael, CA — Ratings & Reviews Data
San Rafael has 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average CMS overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 (California average: 3.17). The highest rated is Pine Ridge Care Center at 5/5 stars.
| Nursing home | Overall | Inspection | Deficiencies | Nursing hrs/day | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Care Center | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | 15 | 4.48 | |
| Villa Marin | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | 5 | 7.15 | |
| Professional Post Acute Center | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | 9 | 3.84 | |
| Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | 16 | 4.19 | |
| Marin Post Acute | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | 16 | 3.68 | ⚠ |
| Northgate Postacute Care | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | 18 | 4.07 | ⚠ |
| San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, Lp | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | ★★☆☆☆ (2/5) | 21 | 3.91 |
⚠ marks homes carrying a CMS red flag — an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status. Open a home's page for fines, staffing turnover and its full inspection record.
Search & compare all California homes →Paying for care in San Rafael: nursing home medians for California run $12,167/month (semi-private) — see California care costs and Medi-Cal eligibility limits.
Source: CMS Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release. Ratings update with each inspection cycle.