Nursing Homes · San Rafael, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Northgate Postacute Care
40 Professional Center Parkway · San Rafael, CA 94903 · 52 certified beds
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About Northgate Postacute Care
Northgate Postacute Care is a nursing home in San Rafael, California. Its capacity is 52 beds, below the Marin County median of 72 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of RMG Capital Partners. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 65 citations, the most recent on January 7, 2026. CMS also lists 7 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.13 hours per resident per day. It is one of 7 nursing homes listed in San Rafael. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (65)
Records from February 2020 to January 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
January 7, 2026
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 8, 2026.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
August 21, 2025
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.
March 28, 2025
Tag F0620Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 2, 2025.
March 28, 2025
Tag F0572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 2, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 8, 2025.
March 3, 2025
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 7, 2025.
Penalties (7)
Total fines: $112,869
September 29, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $94,521 against this nursing home on September 29, 2023.
September 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on September 11, 2023.
September 5, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on September 5, 2023.
August 28, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on August 28, 2023.
August 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on August 21, 2023.
August 14, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,235 against this nursing home on August 14, 2023.
July 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,527 against this nursing home on July 17, 2023.
Staffing
4.13 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of RMG Capital Partners, a chain of 9 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.6 overall, 2.6 for health inspections, 3.0 for staffing, 2.9 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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