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Marin Post Acute
234 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael, CA 94903
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.
Marin Post Acute is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in San Rafael, California, certified for 168 beds and caring for about 146 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 12, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 27.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $11K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marin Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 46 | 45 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.4 | 56.3 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 40.0% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,890 | $8,278 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 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: 4 Dec 2025, 15 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×27 E ×14 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2026 | F0850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | F | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2026 |
| 7 May 2026 | F0564 | Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 May 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 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 | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2025 |
| 5 May 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | F | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Feb 2024 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 2 Jul 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jul 2021 |
| 7 May 2021 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2026 | Fine | $10,890 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 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 | 5.2% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.9% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Marinidence Opco Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Group North LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2017 |
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 Marin County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Care Center | San Rafael | 101 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 43 | 42.6 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| The Tamalpais | Greenbrae | 52 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 26.9 | — | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Villa Marin | San Rafael | 31 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 67.7 | — | 18 Nov 2025 |
| South Marin Health & Wellness Center | Greenbrae | 72 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 51.4 | — | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Professional Post Acute Center | San Rafael | 99 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 77 | 77.8 | $148K | 8 May 2026 |
| Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente | San Rafael | 80 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 45 | 56.3 | — | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Northgate Postacute Careabuse icon | San Rafael | 52 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 65 | 125.0 | $113K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP | San Rafael | 54 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 55 | 101.9 | $8K | 1 Jul 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Marin County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Marin Post Acute been cited for?
46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Marin Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $11K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Marin Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Marin Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Providence Group North LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Marin Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Dec 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.