The Tamalpais
Greenbrae, CA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 056077) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (415) 461-2300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Tamalpais holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
The Tamalpais reports total nurse staffing of 4.51 hours per resident per day, including 1.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
The Tamalpais has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Tamalpais is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Greenbrae, Marin County, California, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been certified since June 1969 and holds 52 certified beds, with an average of 19.7 residents. It accepts Medicare.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Tamalpais holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars. These four ratings combine into the overall 5-star score, with the facility performing above the state average overall.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.51, including 1.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus status is listed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS data. No chain affiliation is indicated in the provided data.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on the official Care Compare website, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Tamalpais 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?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.51 hours per resident per day, including 1.58 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5; nursing turnover is 40.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Tamalpais has 52 certified beds and an average of 19.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 23, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (4 stars), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (3 stars), which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 415-461-2300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 415-461-2300 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056077?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.