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HomeCaliforniaPine Ridge Care Center

Pine Ridge Care Center

45 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 949034154793610WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.5on Google(23 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
101
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $7,542

How Pine Ridge Care Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.48 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
1.15 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
42.9%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 1.15 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.67.
Staff turnover is 42.9%, higher than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
19
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 5, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 10 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Marin County 65+
60,391
23.2% of county
County Population
260,485
Marin County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Pine Ridge Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in San Rafael, California with 101 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
101
Avg Residents/Day
86.5
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Marin
Last Inspection
Dec 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19
Weighted Score
104.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (44)

F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Jan 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0807Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Sep 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Aug 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0678Potential for Harm

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Apr 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0638Potential for Harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0912Potential for Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Dec 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0576Potential for Harm

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Survey: Aug 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 14 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$7,542
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 21, 2023
$7,542

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.90 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.43 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.15 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.48 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.08 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.9%
RN Turnover
36.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GC HOLDING COMPANY 3, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization99%Aug 1, 2022
GRANCARE LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 21, 2005
MARINER HEALTH CARE, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 21, 2015
MHC HOLDING COMPANY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 21, 2005
MHC WEST HOLDING COMPANY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 21, 2005
NATIONAL SENIOR CARE, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 21, 2005
GRUNSTEIN, EMILY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2019
CAPITAL FUNDING GROUP, LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2021
MELIJOY, ADANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 27, 2012
MONROE, MICHAELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 24, 2022
SARCAUGA, DENNISMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2025
MELIJOY, ADANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 27, 2012
MONROE, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 24, 2022
SARCAUGA, DENNISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2025
SERRANO, NOELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2021
SAN RAFAEL OPERATING COMPANY GP, LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 21, 2005
GC HOLDING COMPANY 3, LLCLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2022
MELIJOY, ADANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 27, 2012
MONROE, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 24, 2022
SARCAUGA, DENNISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2025
SERRANO, NOELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Pine Ridge Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Pine Ridge Care Center
San Rafael, CACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $7,542
Northgate Postacute Care
San Rafael, CA0 ftAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $126,631
Professional Post Acute Center
San Rafael, CA0 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $148,455
Villa Marin
San Rafael, CA4,224 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $7,443
Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente
San Rafael, CA4,224 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Marin Post Acute
San Rafael, CA1.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP
San Rafael, CA2.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,278
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Pine Ridge Care Center
San Rafael, CA · Current facility
—4/52/55/5$7,542
Northgate Postacute Care
San Rafael, CA
0 ft2/52/52/5$126,631
Professional Post Acute Center
San Rafael, CA
0 ft2/51/54/5$148,455
Villa Marin
San Rafael, CA
4,224 ft5/54/54/5$7,443
Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cente
San Rafael, CA
4,224 ft3/52/53/5None recorded
Marin Post Acute
San Rafael, CA
1.2 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP
San Rafael, CA
2.5 mi2/52/54/5$8,278

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Pine Ridge Care Center?▾
Pine Ridge Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Pine Ridge Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Pine Ridge Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Pine Ridge Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Pine Ridge Care Center had 19 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 5, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $7,542.
What are the staffing levels at Pine Ridge Care Center?▾
Pine Ridge Care Center provides 4.48 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.15 RN hours, 0.43 LPN hours, and 2.90 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.9%.
How many beds does Pine Ridge Care Center have?▾
Pine Ridge Care Center has 101 certified beds with an average of 86.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned and is part of the Mariner Health Care chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Pine Ridge Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 6 in San Rafael. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Pine Ridge Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Pine Ridge Care Center has a rating of 2.5 out of 5 based on 23 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Mariner Health Care

This chain operates 17 facilities. View all →