Marin Post Acute
234 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903 · (415) 479-3450
For profit - Limited Liability company · 168 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Marin Post Acute has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 5 citations (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $19,168 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 4, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 4, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.December 4, 2025 · F0584 · 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.December 4, 2025 · F0656 · 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.December 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 4, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 18 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.July 31, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.June 25, 2026 · F0850 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.June 16, 2026 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.May 7, 2026 · F0564 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 23, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 8, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.January 8, 2026 · F0641 · 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.January 8, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.December 16, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 16, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 16, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 12, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.May 5, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.May 5, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 5, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.May 5, 2025 · F0825 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.March 13, 2025 · F0850 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.December 20, 2023 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,890June 16, 2026
- Fine of $8,278December 4, 2025
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 | 3.68 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.37 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.37 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 168 |
| Average residents per day | 145.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Villa Marin San Rafael · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pine Ridge Care Center San Rafael · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Professional Post Acute Center San Rafael · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente San Rafael · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Northgate Postacute Care San Rafael · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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