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Linda Mar Care Center
751 San Pedro Terrace Road, Pacifica, CA 94044
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 59 beds, Linda Mar Care Center serves Pacifica in San Mateo County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1972.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 4, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 28.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 37.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Mateo Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 43 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.8 | 32.8 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.7% | 34.1% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Jan 2025, 8 Nov 2023.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×3 F ×4 B ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 27 Jan 2025 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2025 |
| 7 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Mar 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Nov 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2023 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2021 |
| 6 May 2021 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | C | Standard survey | 6 May 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.7%, RNs 54.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.3% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.7% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Pacifica Linda Mar Inc.. Chain: Nahs (12 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nahs North Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/30/2018 |
| Nahs Holding Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 06/30/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in San Mateo County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Healthcare Center | Belmont | 74 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 28.4 | — | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital | San Mateo | 96 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 22.9 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center | Redwood City | 38 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 73.7 | — | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Golden Heights Healthcare | Daly City | 102 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 46 | 45.1 | — | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Pacifica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Pacifica | 68 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8.8 | — | 22 Nov 2024 |
| The Sequoias | Portola Valley | 43 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 46.5 | $13K | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Atherton Park Post-Acute | Menlo Park | 160 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 30.6 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Peninsula Post-Acute | Burlingame | 62 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 69.4 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
All 14 facilities in San Mateo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Linda Mar Care Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Linda Mar Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Linda Mar Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Linda Mar Care Center?
It is part of the Nahs chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Nahs North Inc and Nahs Holding Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Linda Mar Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Jan 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Jan 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.