PINE RIDGE CARE CENTER

Pine Ridge Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 45 Professional Center Pkwy in San Rafael, California (94903), within Marin County. The facility operates 101 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit partnership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Pine Ridge Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, indicating below-average performance in this domain relative to national benchmarks. This rating reflects findings from standard surveys and complaint investigations conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting the facility's reported nurse and aide staffing levels relative to resident census and acuity. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5 stars, representing above-average performance on clinical indicators such as hospitalization rates, pressure ulcer prevalence, and functional decline metrics. Pine Ridge Care Center is certified to receive payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. This dual certification allows the facility to serve residents who qualify under federal health insurance for older adults and people with disabilities, as well as those who qualify for the joint federal and state program serving low-income individuals. Individuals and families seeking placement are advised to contact the facility directly at (415) 479-3610 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and insurance acceptance policies. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0, Pine Ridge Care Center's overall rating of 4 stars places it above the national norm. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 5 stars each represent the top tier of CMS scoring, while the health inspection rating of 2 stars falls below the national average. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the detailed CMS inspection reports available through the Medicare Care Compare tool for a comprehensive understanding of the inspection findings that contribute to the health inspection rating.