Nursing Homes · San Rafael, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Professional Post Acute Center
81 Professional Center Parkway · San Rafael, CA 94903 · 99 certified beds
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About Professional Post Acute Center
Professional Post Acute Center is a nursing home in San Rafael, California. Its capacity is 99 beds, above the Marin County median of 72 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Cambridge Healthcare Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 79 citations, the most recent on May 8, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.89 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
3.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (79)
Records from May 2019 to May 2026.
February 15, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 28, 2024.
February 15, 2024
Tag F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 28, 2024.
February 15, 2024
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 March 28, 2024.
February 15, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 28, 2024.
February 15, 2024
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 28, 2024.
February 15, 2024
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 March 28, 2024.
February 14, 2024
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 22, 2024.
January 4, 2024
Tag F0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2024.
January 4, 2024
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2024.
November 22, 2023
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 December 24, 2023.
November 22, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2023.
November 22, 2023
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2023.
November 22, 2023
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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2023.
November 22, 2023
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 December 24, 2023.
August 18, 2023
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 15, 2023.
July 19, 2023
Tag F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 19, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 17, 2023.
May 19, 2021
Tag F0572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 17, 2021.
May 19, 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 August 17, 2021.
May 19, 2021
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 23, 2021.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $148,455
July 8, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $79,560 against this nursing home on July 8, 2025.
January 4, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $61,204 against this nursing home on January 4, 2024.
October 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,447 against this nursing home on October 17, 2023.
September 25, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $5,244 against this nursing home on September 25, 2023.
Staffing
3.89 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.78 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Cambridge Healthcare Services, a chain of 32 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.6 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 3.3 for staffing, 4.0 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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