South Marin Health & Wellness Center
1220 South Eliseo Drive · Greenbrae, CA · 94904 · 4154619700
72 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aspen Skilled Healthcare
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected January 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected January 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
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.
Corrected January 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
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.
Corrected January 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
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.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
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.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E November 22, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected December 18, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055093 · certified since March 20, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.