Linda Mar Care Center
Pacifica, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055116) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (650) 359-4800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Linda Mar Care Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above California's state average of 3.16 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
Linda Mar Care Center reports about 4.56 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Linda Mar Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and it does not carry the CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
Linda Mar Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Pacifica, San Mateo County, California. The facility has 59 certified beds and an average daily census of 46 residents. It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is first approved for federal certification since November 1972. Linda Mar Care Center is part of the Nahs chain, which operates 12 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 4.0 stars; Linda Mar's ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Linda Mar Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.56 hours per resident per day, including about 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for Linda Mar Care Center, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection oversight.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Linda Mar Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 37.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Linda Mar Care Center has 59 certified beds with an average of 46 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Nahs chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Linda Mar scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6503594800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6503594800 to arrange a visit and confirm on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055116?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.