Nursing homes in Petaluma, CA
Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Petaluma, part of the Sonoma area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Petaluma features five nursing home facilities serving residents across the 94952 and 94954 ZIP codes in Sonoma County. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. High-quality care options remain available in the region, including Petaluma Post-Acute Rehabilitation, which currently maintains a top-tier 5-star rating among the city's skilled nursing providers.
Rating distribution
avg 3★ · 5 homesProvider mix in Petaluma
4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- PACS GROUP2 homes
- ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE1 home
- NORTH BAY POST ACUTE LLC1 home
- WEST HARBOR HEALTHCARE1 home
What to look for in Petaluma
- 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 3 of 5 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 3 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Petaluma
- 1PETALUMA POST-ACUTE REHABILITATION5.0ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 2HILLCREST POST ACUTE5.0WEST HARBOR HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 3VINEYARD POST ACUTE3.0PACS GROUP · Medium
- 4NORTH BAY POST ACUTE1.0NORTH BAY POST ACUTE LLC · Medium
- 5RIDGEWAY POST ACUTE1.0PACS GROUP · Medium
All homes in Petaluma
| PETALUMA POST-ACUTE REHABILITATION ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| HILLCREST POST ACUTE WEST HARBOR HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| VINEYARD POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| NORTH BAY POST ACUTE NORTH BAY POST ACUTE LLC · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| RIDGEWAY POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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