nursing home in San Rafael, CA
Villa Marin
100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903 · (415) 492-2408
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Villa Marin at a glance
Villa Marin is a 31-bed non-profit nursing home in San Rafael, California (Marin County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 7.2 hours of nursing care per day (2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 18, 2025) found 5 health citations. The California average is 15.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 31
- Certified for
- Medicare
- Medicare-certified since
- July 9, 1986
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Marin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 555227
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 7.15 hrs | 4.52 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.96 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.10 hrs | 2.65 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.64 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 16 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 57 | 105.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,986 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 31 | 99 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 16 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 50% | 88.4% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 10.4% | 4.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.2% | 7.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 0% | 13.7% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14.4% | 10.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.6% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 81.8% | 93.2% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 20 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 24, 2025 |
| November 18, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 24, 2025 |
| November 18, 2025 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 24, 2025 |
| November 18, 2025 Standard | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 9, 2025 |
| November 18, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 9, 2025 |
| November 18, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 9, 2025 |
| November 18, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 9, 2025 |
| November 18, 2025 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 9, 2025 |
| April 10, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 10, 2024 |
| August 18, 2023 Fire safety | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0352 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Fire safety | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0344 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Fire safety | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected September 18, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 18, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 18, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Standard | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 18, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Standard | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 18, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Standard | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0909 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 18, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 18, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Standard | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 18, 2023 |
| August 18, 2023 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 18, 2023 |
| March 1, 2019 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2019 |
| March 1, 2019 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2019 |
| March 1, 2019 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2019 |
| March 1, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2019 |
| March 1, 2019 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2019 |
| March 1, 2019 Fire safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2019 |
| March 1, 2019 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 17, 2019 |
| March 1, 2019 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 18, 2019 |
| March 1, 2019 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 18, 2019 |
| March 1, 2019 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 18, 2019 |
| March 1, 2019 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 18, 2019 |
| March 1, 2019 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2019 |
| March 1, 2019 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 18, 2019 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAVEL, MILAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/27/2016 |
| WALKER, DANIEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/27/2016 |
| HAVEL, MILAN Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/02/2016 |
| STEPHENS, PATRICIA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2016 |
| WALKER, DANIEL Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2014 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Villa Marin's rating?
Villa Marin has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Villa Marin receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Villa Marin accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Villa Marin?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Villa Marin and how do I contact it?
Villa Marin is at 100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903. Phone: (415) 492-2408.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.