Best Skilled Nursing in San Rafael, California
7 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 7 skilled nursing communities in San Rafael. Families rate them 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 275 public reviews.
- 7communities
- 3.7average rating, 7 rated
- 275family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
Villa Marin
San Rafael, California
4.6(43)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center
San Rafael, California
4.2(38)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Northgate Postacute Care
San Rafael, California
4(25)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
San Rafael, California
4(82)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Marin Post Acute
San Rafael, California
3.7(47)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Professional Post Acute Center
San Rafael, California
3.2(17)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Pine Ridge Care And Rehabilitation Center
San Rafael, California
2.5(23)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in San Rafael
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.6 (43 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 28 units
Villa Marin is a Life Plan community where families describe a high-end, buy-in condo model with on-site medical care and responsive staff. Reviewers highlight spacious units, cleanliness, and quick emergency response,…
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San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center
4.2 (38 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 54 units
Families generally describe San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center as staffed by kind, responsive caregivers, with particular praise for the physical and occupational therapy team. One family reported a difficult…
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4 (25 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 52 units
Reviewers consistently praise Northgate Postacute Care for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and attentive nursing care. Google reviewers, including a hospice liaison, describe individualized attention and a welcoming…
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Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
4 (82 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 80 units
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3.7 (47 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 168 units
Families describe Marin Post Acute as a clean, well-staffed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility where the physical and occupational therapy teams stand out for helping patients regain strength and mobility.…
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Professional Post Acute Center
3.2 (17 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 99 units
Reviews for Professional Post Acute Center are sharply mixed. Several reviewers praise the rehab therapy, attentive staff, and cleanliness, and multiple recent reviews describe noticeable improvements since a change in…
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Pine Ridge Care And Rehabilitation Center
2.5 (23 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 101 units
Reviews for Pine Ridge are sharply divided: some residents and families praise the rehabilitation therapy and describe staff as attentive and kind, while others report serious lapses in basic care and safety. The…
What families say about skilled nursing in San Rafael
Counted across the review summaries of 7 San Rafael communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 86%
- Medical and nursing care 86%
- Cleanliness 57%
- Building and grounds 57%
- Food and dining 29%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 43%
- Cost and billing 43%
- Staff attitude 29%
- Building and upkeep 29%
“Beautiful campus and amazing leadership. I love how they truly care about heir residents, staff and families. The executive directors is hands on and really cares about quality. I was super impressed with their core values.”
Skilled Nursing in San Rafael: the figures
- •Of the 7 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
- •7 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.1 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: on-site nurse (rn) (6), housekeeping (6), 24-hour staff (6), medication management (6), gathering / activity spaces (6), dietary accommodations (6).
Skilled Nursing near San Rafael
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novato5.1 mi | 9 | 4.7 / 5 | 5.1 mi |
| El Cerrito16.3 mi | 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 16.3 mi |
| Petaluma16.7 mi | 17 | 4.3 / 5 | 16.7 mi |
| San Francisco18.6 mi | 63 | 4.5 / 5 | 18.6 mi |
| Sonoma19.3 mi | 7 | 4.4 / 5 | 19.3 mi |
| Vallejo19.4 mi | 21 | 4.1 / 5 | 19.4 mi |
| Berkeley19.7 mi | 9 | 3.9 / 5 | 19.7 mi |
| Oakland23.7 mi | 49 | 4.3 / 5 | 23.7 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on November 5, 2026 from the 7 communities listed in San Rafael, 275 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in San Rafael ask about.
- Home Care in California: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in San Rafael: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in San Rafael, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 7 skilled nursing long term care communities in San Rafael, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in San Rafael are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Villa Marin (4.6★, 43 ratings), San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center (4.2★, 38 ratings), Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (4★, 82 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in San Rafael?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, San Rafael has assisted living (12 communities), independent living (2 communities), memory care (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (7 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in San Rafael?
Families rate San Rafael skilled nursing long term care communities 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 275 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in San Rafael skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 San Rafael communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 86%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 86%), cleanliness (mentioned for 57%). The most common concerns are communication with families (43%), cost and billing (43%), staff attitude (29%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in San Rafael?
Of the 7 San Rafael communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do San Rafael nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in San Rafael carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.1 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.