Nursing home

Villa Marin

100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle10
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds31

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 25 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

1 Actual harm to a resident24 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Aug 6, 2026Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Aug 26, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Aug 26, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Aug 26, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 26, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 26, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 26, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 26, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 26, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0578)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 26, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 26, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 9, 2025
Nov 18, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Dec 9, 2025
Nov 18, 2025Food and nutritionEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F0801)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Dec 9, 2025
Nov 18, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 9, 2025
Nov 18, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (F0640)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 9, 2025
Apr 10, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: May 10, 2024
Earlier inspections (9)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Aug 18, 2023Building and environmentRegularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (F0909)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023AdministrationConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. (F0838)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023Nursing and physician servicesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (F0726)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023Quality of life and careTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (F0700)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)Actual harm to a resident
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023Quality of life and careProvide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F0679)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2023
Aug 18, 2023Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2023

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day7.45California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day1.62California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends5.96California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a yearno dataCalifornia median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds31
Residents per day, average16.2
OwnershipNon-profit, corporation
Legal business nameVilla Marin Homeowners Association
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJul 9, 1986
Part of a continuing care retirement communityYes

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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