7 nursing homes in San Rafael, California
Marin County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 7
- average CMS stars
- 3
- Medicaid certified
- 6
- beds
- 585
Which San Rafael nursing homes take Medicaid
6 of the 7 nursing homes in San Rafael are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
The rest are not Medicaid certified: Villa Marin.
Star ratings across San Rafael
The average overall CMS rating in San Rafael is 3 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 4 of 5 | 2 |
| 3 of 5 | 3 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 0 |
All 7 nursing homes in San Rafael
- Marin Post Acute234 N. San Pedro Rd, San Rafael 94903
- Pine Ridge Care Center45 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael 94903
- Professional Post Acute Center81 Professional Center Parkway, San Rafael 94903
- Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente1550 Silveira Parkway, San Rafael 94903
- San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP1601 5th Avenue, San Rafael 94901
- Northgate Postacute Care40 Professional Center Parkway, San Rafael 94903
- Villa Marin100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael 94903
San Rafael nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Marin | 3 of 5 | 10 |
| Professional Post Acute Center | 2 of 5 | 9 |
| Pine Ridge Care Center | 2 of 5 | 14 |
| Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente | 2 of 5 | 16 |
| Northgate Postacute Care | 2 of 5 | 19 |
Fines and abuse flags in San Rafael
3 homes were fined $159,767 in total over 3 years and 3 carry the CMS abuse icon.
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Or see every nursing home in California, by city and town.
Who inspects nursing homes in California
California's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about San Rafael
How much does a nursing home cost in California?
A shared room has a California median of $12,167 a month, a private room $15,178 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in California?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in San Rafael, CA?
7 certified homes with 585 beds.
Which nursing homes in San Rafael have the best ratings?
None has 5 stars overall right now; see the list on this page for the best inspection results.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.