Pine Ridge Care Center
Pine Ridge Care Center is a 4-star rated nursing home in San Rafael, CA with 101 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 5/5.
The facility has 84 health violations on record. Most recent inspection: April 17, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and California public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
Detailed Inspection Reports
Notice: These are official CMS inspection narratives containing detailed regulatory findings. This information is not available in searchable format anywhere else online.
Fines and Penalties by Year
Health Violations by Year
2025 2 violations
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
2024 2 violations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2023 3 violations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
2022 2 violations
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
2021 22 violations
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Ensure 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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2020 2 violations
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
2019 25 violations
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Establish 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.
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Honor 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.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Ensure 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.
2018 10 violations
Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2017 16 violations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.
Provide care for each resident in a way that maintains or improves their quality of life.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and home-like environment; and allow residents to use personal belongings to the extent possible.
Hire a qualified dietician.
Offer other nutritional food to each resident who will not eat the food served.
1) Provide 3 meals at regular times; 2) serve breakfast within 14 hours of dinner; and 3) offer a snack at bedtime each day.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.
Have a detailed, written plan for disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather, and missing residents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Ridge Care Center
- What violations has Pine Ridge Care Center received?
- Pine Ridge Care Center has 84 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Pine Ridge Care Center?
- Pine Ridge Care Center has a 4-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Pine Ridge Care Center last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Pine Ridge Care Center safe?
- Safety at Pine Ridge Care Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Pine Ridge Care Center?
- Phone: (415) 479-3610. Address: 45 Professional Center Pkwy, San Rafael, CA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Pine Ridge Care Center offer?
- Pine Ridge Care Center is a skilled nursing facility with 101 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near San Rafael, CA?
- Compare Pine Ridge Care Center with other nursing homes in San Rafael, CA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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