Villa Marin
Scout 91San Rafael, CA · 31 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of San Rafael's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,600–$17,440/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingCMS verified
The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors
40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA 94941 · Marin County
At The Redwoods, we foster a fulfilling life for seniors in Mill Valley, offering personalized care, home-cooked meals, and a supportive community environment.
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 74% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mill Valley
The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Mill Valley, CA, with 58 certified beds and an average of about 43 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.63 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.75 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 35.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $103,054 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.63 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •15 deficiencies at last survey
- •$103,054 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Mill Valley options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 58
- Avg. residents/day
- 43
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 555826
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.63
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.75
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 35.2%
- 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)
- 15
- Federal fines
- 2 ($103,054)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2024-07-12
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-07-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-07-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-04-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
2024-07-12Severity 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.
2024-07-12Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
2024-07-12Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2024-07-12Severity E — 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-12 | Fine | $54,421 |
| 2024-07-12 | Payment denial | — |
| 2023-09-27 | Fine | $48,633 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Studio apartments
Location
40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors
How much does The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors cost?
The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Mill Valley, 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 The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors?
Staff provide about 4.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 35.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors?
The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors have availability?
Typically 74% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors offer?
The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors in Mill Valley, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 58 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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