Linda Mar Care Center
751 San Pedro Terrace Road · Pacifica, CA · 94044 · 6503594800
59 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Nahs
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F January 27, 2025
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.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B January 27, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 8, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2021
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 22, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 22, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2021
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 22, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 22, 2021 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C May 6, 2021
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected May 6, 2021 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055116 · certified since November 1, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.