NORTH BAY POST ACUTE
300 DOUGLAS STREET, Petaluma, CA 94952
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How NORTH BAY POST ACUTE Compares
NORTH BAY POST ACUTE is a 98-bed for-profit nursing facility in Petaluma, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.6%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 98 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Petaluma, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.1% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (56% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (119% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.0% — better than the California average of 23.1%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTH BAY POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTH BAY POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in Petaluma.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for NORTH BAY POST ACUTE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is NORTH BAY POST ACUTE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is NORTH BAY POST ACUTE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.1% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NORTH BAY POST ACUTE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.6% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NORTH BAY POST ACUTE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 98 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTH BAY POST ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Petaluma
Petaluma sits in Sonoma County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 97,461 (19.6%)
- Median age
- 42.4 years
- Median household income
- $86,173
- Median home value
- $640,000
Demographics for Sonoma County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Petaluma.
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