Nursing homes in San Rafael, CA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, San Rafael has 7 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.9 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.1-star California average. Methodology.
- 7
- Certified homes
- 2.9 ★
- Below average for CA · California 3.1
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 585
- Certified beds
All 7 nursing homes in San Rafael, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Villa Marin | 31 | $7K | |
| 2 | Pine Ridge Care Center | 101 | $8K | |
| 3 | Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente | 80 | None | |
| 4 | Marin Post Acute | 168 | None | |
| 5 | San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP | 54 | $8K | |
| 6 | Northgate Postacute Care | 52 | $129K | |
| 7 | Professional Post Acute Center | 99 | $283K |
Ratings in San Rafael are best read against California and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full California directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in San Rafael
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, San Rafael, CA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
