Pine Ridge Care Center
San Rafael, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055850) · 101 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (415) 479-3610 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pine Ridge Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Pine Ridge Care Center reports 4.47648 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.15364 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
Pine Ridge Care Center has no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Pine Ridge Care Center is a for-profit (partnership) nursing home in San Rafael, Marin County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1967. The facility is licensed for 101 certified beds and had an average of 86.5 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Pine Ridge Care Center an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.47648 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.15364 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Status listed in the provided data for this facility.
Pine Ridge Care Center is part of the Mariner Health Care chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator currently in place. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should check the Care Compare website directly for the most current information and inspection details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pine Ridge Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.47648 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.15364 RN hours, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and 42.9% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pine Ridge Care Center is certified for 101 beds and had an average of 86.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and part of the Mariner Health Care chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (5 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4154793610 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4154793610 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055850?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.