Professional Post Acute Center
San Rafael, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555214) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 4 totaling $148,455
Phone: (415) 479-5161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Professional Post Acute Center has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 3, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its Health Inspection rating is 2 stars and its Staffing rating is 4 stars.
Professional Post Acute Center reports total nurse hours of 3.84 per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.1%. CMS gives the facility a Staffing Rating of 4 stars.
Professional Post Acute Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $148,455.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Professional Post Acute Center is a 99-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in San Rafael, Marin County, California, with an average of 84 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 12, 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 3, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its Health Inspection Rating is 2, its Quality Measure Rating is 5, and its Staffing Rating is 4.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.84, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $148,455.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
This facility is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which operates 32 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, according to CMS records.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Figures reflect the most recent CMS data refresh available for this facility; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an Overall Star Rating of 3, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
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 hours are 3.84 per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a 38.1% nursing turnover rate and a Staffing Rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $148,455.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 99 certified beds and an average of 84 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average rating of 2.5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 12, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify; contact the facility at 4154795161 or 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 4154795161 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555214?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.