Northgate Postacute Care
San Rafael, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056430) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 5 totaling $112,869
Phone: (415) 479-1230 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northgate Postacute Care has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Northgate Postacute Care reports total nurse staffing of about 4.07 hours per resident per day, with only 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
Yes, Northgate Postacute Care has 5 federal fines on record totaling $112,869.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Northgate Postacute Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in San Rafael, Marin County, California, first approved by CMS on March 22, 1974. The facility is certified for 52 beds and reports an average of 47.8 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Rmg Capital Partners chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars.
CMS Care Compare gives Northgate Postacute Care an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.07 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.21 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $112,869.00, and 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning CMS has flagged an abuse-related citation; families are advised to review the full inspection record on Care Compare. There is no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility. CMS records do not indicate an ownership change within the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Medicare.gov Nursing Home data), data reported by the facility and used as displayed at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northgate Postacute Care has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below 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 4.07 hours per resident per day, with 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 2 stars, and 45.5% nursing staff turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $112,869.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus Facility designation reported.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 52 beds with an average of 47.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Rmg Capital Partners chain, which has 9 facilities averaging a 2.6 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 22, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately; here they are 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 4154791230 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4154791230 to arrange a visit.
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/056430?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.