Nursing homes in San Rafael, CA

Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in San Rafael, part of the Marin 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.

Residents seeking skilled nursing care in San Rafael, California, can choose from seven facilities located across the 94901 and 94903 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these Marin County nursing homes hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among these options, Villa Marin, operated by the Villa Marin Homeowners Association, stands out as the area's sole facility to achieve a top 5-star rating.

What to look for in San Rafael

• 5 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 3 of 7 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 4 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in San Rafael

1. 1
   Villa Marin

   VILLA MARIN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   PINE RIDGE CARE CENTER

   MARINER HEALTH CARE · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   SMITH RANCH SKILLED NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTE

   GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE · Medium
   4.0
4. 4
   MARIN POST ACUTE

   PACS GROUP · Large
   3.0
5. 5
   NORTHGATE POSTACUTE CARE

   RMG CAPITAL PARTNERS · Medium
   2.0
6. 6
   PROFESSIONAL POST ACUTE CENTER

   CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium
   2.0
7. 7
   SAN RAFAEL HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTER, LP

   SAN RAFAEL HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE LP · Medium
   1.0

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