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Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive, 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.
Villa Marin, in San Rafael, California, is certified for 31 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
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 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 9, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 67.7 per 100 beds, more 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 7.2 hours per resident per day (2.0 RN), above the California median of 4.2.
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 | 21 | 45 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 67.7 | 56.3 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 7.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 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: 18 Nov 2025, 18 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×8 E ×9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2024 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | 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 | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 18 Sep 2023 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | 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 | 18 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | 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 | 18 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | 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 | 18 Apr 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2019 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2019 |
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 —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Villa Marin Homeowners Association.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 |
| 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 Villa Marin been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Villa Marin been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Villa Marin compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 7.2 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Villa Marin?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Villa Marin last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Nov 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.