The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors
40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941 · (415) 383-2741
Non profit - Corporation · 58 certified beds
The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 11 citations (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $103,054 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 22, 2026 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 22, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 22, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.May 22, 2026 · F0925 · 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.May 22, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.May 22, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 22, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 22, 2026 · F0677 · 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.May 22, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.May 22, 2026 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 22, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 22, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.August 19, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 29, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 29, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.April 23, 2025 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 12, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $54,421July 12, 2024
- Fine of $48,633September 27, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 14 daysStarting August 9, 2024
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 | 4.65 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.17 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 40.4% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 58 |
| Average residents per day | 43.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Tamalpais Greenbrae · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- South Marin Health & Wellness Center Greenbrae · ★★★★★ 4 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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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.