The Tamalpais
501 Via Casitas, Greenbrae, CA 94904 · (415) 461-2300
Non profit - Corporation · 52 certified beds
The Tamalpais has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 8 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 11, 2025 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.September 11, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.September 11, 2025 · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.September 11, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.September 11, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.September 11, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 11, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 11, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.51 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.58 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.26 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.67 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 52 |
| Average residents per day | 19.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- South Marin Health & Wellness Center Greenbrae · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors Mill Valley · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Novato Healthcare Center Novato · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Villa Marin San Rafael · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pine Ridge Care Center San Rafael · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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