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Villa Marin

San Rafael, California · CCN 555227

14 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2018.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
74
Surveys
14
Harm or worse
3
Immediate jeopardy
2
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy2

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file10/14

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
31
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
County
Marin
Medicare-certified since
1986

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
4
Staffing
4
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 71 not-for-profit facilities with fewer than 66 beds in California.

Last survey on record

Nov 18, 2025

356 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day7.154.85
Registered-nurse hours per resident day1.96—

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG14.8%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD838.1%E942.9%F314.3%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 21 of the 74 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6572×

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • F6892×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • F8122×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F8802×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F5781×

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Villa Marin, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Aug 18, 2023

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to one of two residents at risk for falls (Resident 117) when Resident 117 was left unsupervised on her wheelchair after lunch. This failure resulted in Resident 117 getting up from the wheelchair unassisted, falling, injuring her head, right knee, elbow, and being sent to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of her injuries. Findings: A review of Resident 117's Admission Record indicated she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including hemiplegia (paralysis) and hemiparesis (weakness or inability to move) following cerebral infarction (stroke ) affecting the left side of the body. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF761Aug 6, 2026

    Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain a reliable and safe system for the storage and disposal of medications for a census of 16 residents when:1. Over the counter (OTC) medications stored in an active medication cart were not stored in its original packaging;2. Resident 17's expired medications remained in an active medication cart;3. Medications stored in the medication room were stored in a disorganized and unsafe manner, and;4. Expired medications for Resident 17 and Resident 31 were not disposed of properly.These failures increased the potential for medication misuse or diversion, administration of expired or compromised medications, and harm to residents due to unsafe and unreliable medication management practices.1. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 6, 2026

    Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to prepare and store food in a sanitary manner for a census of 16 residents when:Multiple refrigerated and frozen food items were kept ready-for-use past the use-by dates,Multiple refrigerated food items had no date labels or illegible labels,Unwrapped food was found open-to-air in refrigerator and freezer,Boxes of food items and produce were stored directly on cement floor,A large, dented food can was found in ready-for-use dry storage,Sanitizing test strips for three-compartment-sink process were expired, and;Multiple plastic cutting boards had deep scratches and were peeling.These failures had the potential to result in foodborne illnesses and spread of infections in a vulnerable resident population.1. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Aug 6, 2026

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow CDC (Centers for Disease Control, the national public health agency of the United States) recognized recommendations for infection prevention and facility policy when:Respiratory care supplies were not properly stored and labeled for two residents (Resident 1 and Resident 17);Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP, infection control measures used in nursing homes to stop the spread of drug-resistant germs) were not initiated for two residents (Resident 1 and Resident 25) with indwelling medical devices (refers to a medical device left inside the body), and;A glucometer (a small, portable medical device used to measure the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood) was found soiled in the medication storage room.These… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Nov 18, 2025

    Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure sufficient staff to fulfill the responsibilities of a full-time supervisor of the Skilled Nursing Facility food and nutrition service.This failure had the potential to place residents at risk for impaired nutritional status.Findings:During an interview on 9/24/25 at 2:42 p.m. with Registered Dietician (RD), RD stated she worked at the facility a minimum of eight hours a week, and that the dietary lead (DL) oversaw tray line, menus, snacks, supplements, and meal preferences for skilled nursing residents. RD stated that the DL reported to the General Kitchen Manager (GKM).During an interview on 9/24/25 at 3:28 p.m. with GKM, GKM stated he oversaw assisted living and skilled nursing units. […]

Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 74 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Aug 6, 2026Standard10 findings
  • Nov 18, 2025Standard5 findings
  • Apr 10, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 18, 2023Standard and complaint9 findings · 1 harm
  • Jun 11, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Mar 1, 2019Standard6 findings
  • Feb 6, 2018Standard11 findings · 2 harm
  • Dec 16, 2016Standard3 findings
Show the 6 earlier surveys
  • Oct 15, 2015Standard3 findings
  • Oct 24, 2014Standard6 findings
  • Nov 21, 2013—4 findings
  • Oct 18, 2012—5 findings
  • May 3, 2012—6 findings
  • Mar 4, 2011—4 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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