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Professional Post Acute Center

81 Professional Center Parkway, San Rafael, CA 94903 · Marin County

Professional Post-Acute Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Marin County, CA.

3.0CMS overall rating(415) 479-5161 Visit website ↗

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 90% full (89 of 99 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in San Rafael

Professional Post Acute Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in San Rafael, CA, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 89 residents per day. It operates as part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.78 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.54 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 5 federal fines totaling $283,454 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.78 hrs/resident/day)
•$283,454 in federal fines

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in San Rafael, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 99
Avg. residents/day: 89
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Cambridge Healthcare Services
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 555214

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$11,600–$17,440/mo (median $14,030)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local San Rafael prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.78; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.54; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 41%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 7
Federal fines: 5 ($283,454)
Total penalties: 5
Last standard survey: 2024-09-19
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (77 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2026-03-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2025-08-13Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-08-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2025-07-08Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-04-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2025-02-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2024-09-19Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-07-08	Fine	$79,560
2024-01-04	Fine	$61,204
2023-10-17	Fine	$2,447
2023-09-25	Fine	$5,244
2023-07-12	Fine	$134,999

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

81 Professional Center Parkway, San Rafael, CA

Monday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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3.3

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Common questions about Professional Post Acute Center

How much does Professional Post Acute Center cost?

Professional Post Acute Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the San Rafael, CA area typically runs $11,600–$17,440 per month (median $14,030, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Professional Post Acute Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Professional Post Acute Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Professional Post Acute Center?

Staff provide about 3.78 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 41% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Professional Post Acute Center?

Professional Post Acute Center has 77 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-09-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Professional Post Acute Center have availability?

Typically 90% full (89 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Professional Post Acute Center offer?

Professional Post Acute Center in San Rafael, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.

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