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Nursing homes in Marin County, California

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948Certified bedsTotal capacity, not current availability
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9Accept MedicaidPer this site's payment data; confirm with the home

Homes across Marin County

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

11 homes

South Marin Health & Wellness Center

1220 South Eliseo Drive · Greenbrae, CA

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

72 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Marin Post Acute

234 N. San Pedro Rd · San Rafael, CA

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

168 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center

1601 5th Avenue · San Rafael, CA

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

54 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Pine Ridge Care Center

45 Professional Center Pkwy · San Rafael, CA

CMS overall rating★★★★★CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (partnership)

101 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

The Tamalpais

501 Via Casitas · Greenbrae, CA

CMS overall rating★★★★★CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

52 certified bedsMedicare

Northgate Postacute Care

40 Professional Center Parkway · San Rafael, CA

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

52 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Professional Post Acute Center

81 Professional Center Parkway · San Rafael, CA

CMS overall rating★★★☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

99 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Villa Marin

100 Thorndale Drive · San Rafael, CA

CMS overall rating★★★★★CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

31 certified bedsMedicare

Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente

1550 Silveira Parkway · San Rafael, CA

CMS overall rating★★★☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

80 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors

40 Camino Alto · Mill Valley, CA

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

58 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Novato Healthcare Center

1565 Hill Road · Novato, CA

CMS overall rating★☆☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (individual)

181 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

CMS ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

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Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: all homes within Marin County, California. Filters do not change this comparison scope.

CMS overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Marin County3.09
California3.16
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Marin County (11 facilities), California (1165 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Marin County4 hr 27 min
California4 hr 31 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Marin County: average of 11 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Marin County40%
California37%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Marin County: average of 7 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

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Choosing care in Marin County

This directory lists 11 nursing homes in Marin County, California, with 948 certified beds between them. Their average CMS overall rating is 3.1 stars, close to the national average of 3.0 stars: 4 homes hold four or five stars and 5 have one or two.

Among the highest-rated homes are The Tamalpais (5 stars), Villa Marin (5 stars) and Pine Ridge Care Center (5 stars).

By ownership, 73% are for-profit and 27% non-profit. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility. 3 homes carry the CMS abuse icon, which flags recent inspection citations related to abuse; check the inspection details on each profile.

These figures come from the CMS data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

Ask how the home will meet your loved one’s needs, how family members receive updates, what costs to expect, and whether you can visit before deciding.

How can I broaden my search?

Open the county map search, select a community below, or browse the California state directory.

A little guidance goes a long way

Planning your county-wide search

A county-wide search can help you see more options. Narrow the list to communities that make visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Common questions

Planning your county search

How do I narrow the county-wide list?

Choose a community in the left panel, then use rating, payment and size filters. County results stay within the municipality.

What should I review beyond the overall rating?

Open each facility profile to review dated inspection, staffing and quality information, and keep family reviews separate from CMS ratings.

How do I check payment and admissions?

Contact the home to discuss accepted coverage, costs and current admissions. A directory listing does not confirm availability or individual insurance coverage.

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Questions about nursing homes in Marin County

How many nursing homes are in Marin County?

There are 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Marin County, with 948 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Marin County have the highest Medicare rating?

The Tamalpais (5 stars), Villa Marin (5 stars), Pine Ridge Care Center (5 stars). See the full ranking.

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Marin County?

3.1 out of 5 across 11 rated homes, compared with 3.2 for California as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Marin County accept Medicaid?

9 of the 11 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in California.

Are any nursing homes in Marin County on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.