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.
September 24, 2021
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 November 24, 2021.
September 24, 2021
Tag F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2021.
September 24, 2021
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2021.
September 24, 2021
Tag F0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2021.
September 24, 2021
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 November 24, 2021.
September 24, 2021
Tag F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2021.
September 24, 2021
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2021.
September 24, 2021
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2021.
February 3, 2020
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 13, 2020.
February 3, 2020
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 October 13, 2020.
February 3, 2020
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 13, 2020.
February 3, 2020
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 13, 2020.
February 3, 2020
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 October 13, 2020.
February 3, 2020
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 13, 2020.
February 3, 2020
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 13, 2020.
February 3, 2020
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 13, 2020.
February 3, 2020
Tag F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 13, 2020.
February 3, 2020
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 13, 2020.
February 3, 2020
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 13, 2020.
February 3, 2020
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 13, 2020.
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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