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Pine Ridge Care Center
45 Professional Center Pkwy, 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.
Pine Ridge Care Center, in San Rafael, California, is certified for 101 beds under for-profit, partnership ownership and belongs to the Mariner Health Care chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (18, 7, 18 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 42.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 42.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marin Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 43 | 45 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 42.6 | 56.3 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.9% | 40.0% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 5 Dec 2025, 12 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×20 E ×20 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2026 |
| 8 Jan 2026 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 5 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 | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2026 |
| 8 Sep 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 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 | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 28 May 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 May 2024 |
| 11 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | F | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 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 | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 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 | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0841 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 2021 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Aug 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 | 13 Oct 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 42.9%, RNs 36.0%; 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 | 4.1% | 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 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 | 6.1% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.9% | 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, partnership. Legal business name: San Rafael Operating Company Lp. Chain: Mariner Health Care (17 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gc Holding Company 3, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 99% | 08/01/2022 |
| Grancare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/21/2005 |
| Mariner Health Care, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/21/2015 |
| Mhc Holding Company | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/21/2005 |
| Mhc West Holding Company | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/21/2005 |
| National Senior Care, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/21/2005 |
| Capital Funding Group, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| San Rafael Operating Company Gp, LLC | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/21/2005 |
| Gc Holding Company 3, LLC | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Marin Post Acuteabuse icon | San Rafael | 168 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 27.4 | $11K | 25 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 Pine Ridge Care Center been cited for?
43 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 Pine Ridge Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pine Ridge Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pine Ridge Care Center?
It is part of the Mariner Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Gc Holding Company 3, LLC, Grancare LLC and Mariner Health Care, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pine Ridge Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 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.