Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Villa Marin

100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903 · Marin County

5.0CMS overall rating(415) 492-2408 Visit website ↗

Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

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

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 50% full — availability is generally good.

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.

One of San Rafael's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Villa Marin is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in San Rafael, CA, with 31 certified beds and an average of about 15 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

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

Staff provide about 6.39 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.56 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $7,443 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (6.39 hrs/resident/day)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in San Rafael for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 31
Avg. residents/day: 15
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 555227

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
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$3,290–$7,870/mo (median $7,670)	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: 6.39; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.56; National avg ≈ 0.75

Safety & inspection record

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

Health deficiencies (last survey): 5
Federal fines: 1 ($7,443)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-11-18
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (21 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-11-18Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

2025-11-18Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-11-18Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

2025-11-18Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-11-18Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

2024-04-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2023-08-18Severity 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.

2023-08-18Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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
2023-08-18	Fine	$7,443

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Chef-prepared meals
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ Library
✓ Studio apartments
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael, CA

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Reviews & reputation

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4.6

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Common questions about Villa Marin

How much does Villa Marin cost?

Villa Marin 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 Villa Marin's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Villa Marin 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Villa Marin?

Staff provide about 6.39 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Villa Marin?

Villa Marin has 21 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Villa Marin have availability?

Typically 50% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Villa Marin offer?

Villa Marin in San Rafael, CA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 31 beds.

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