Villa Marin
100 THORNDALE DRIVE, San Rafael, CA 94903
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
How Villa Marin Compares
Villa Marin is a 31-bed nonprofit nursing facility in San Rafael, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.8%) is above the California average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 31 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 50% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in San Rafael, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.8% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (139% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Villa Marin
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Villa Marin with other nursing homes in San Rafael.
What keeps Villa Marin's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Villa Marin keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Villa Marin doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 10.8% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Villa Marin's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 50% occupancy across 31 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Villa Marin?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Villa Marin's rating advantage in San Rafael?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.1 stars across 7 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around San Rafael
San Rafael sits in Marin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 57,834 (22.3%)
- Median age
- 47.1 years
- Median household income
- $121,671
- Median home value
- $1,053,600
Demographics for Marin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near San Rafael.
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