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Northgate Postacute Care

40 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PARKWAY, SAN RAFAEL, CA, 94903
(415) 479-1230
52 licensed beds

CMS rates Northgate Postacute Care 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 84 citations across 18 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Bed capacity
52
CMS facility ID
056430
Care type
Nursing home
County
Marin
Facility name
Northgate Postacute Care
Street address
40 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PARKWAY
City / state / ZIP
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone
(415) 479-1230

Northgate Postacute Care is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in San Rafael, California. It is licensed for 52 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 36 senior care facilities in San Rafael and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Northgate Postacute Care 84 times across 18 inspections in the last three years, including 9 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Rmg Capital Partners
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Rmg Capital Partners, Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2019
Bansal, Jagan
Indirect owner · Director — 50% stake — since 2015
Bansal, Maneesh
Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control — 33% stake — since 2015
Reliant Management Group, Llc
Operational control — since 2015

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1974-03-22
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
19 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-08-21
Nurse staffing
4.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$482 per day (≈ $14,650/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
74% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 16% private/other
Occupancy
77% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
6% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
52
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 9 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-08-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0742
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
2026-06-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0688
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2026-06-29
16 earlier / fire-safety inspections (82 citations)
2026-06-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-01-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0602
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2026-01-08
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2026-01-08
2025-08-21Health inspection14 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-09-16
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-09-16
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-16
F-0727
F · No harm found
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2025-09-16
F-0730
D · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-09-16
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-09-16
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-09-16
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2025-09-16
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-16
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-09-16
F-0849
D · No harm found
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2025-09-16
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-16
F-0908
D · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-09-16
F-0924
D · No harm found
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2025-09-16
2025-03-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0572
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected 2025-05-02
F-0620
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected 2025-05-02
2025-03-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-03-08
2025-03-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0712
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0868
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-12-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0925
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-12-18
2024-06-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-07-05
F-0712
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2024-07-05
2023-12-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-15
F-0712
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2023-12-15
2021-09-24Health inspection12 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2021-11-24
F-0622
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2021-11-24
F-0636
D · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2021-11-24
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-11-24
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2021-11-24
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-11-24
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2021-11-24
F-0807
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected 2021-11-24
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-11-24
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-11-24
F-0886
E · No harm found
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2021-11-24
F-0908
F · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2021-11-24
2020-02-03Health inspection17 citations
F-0550
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0600
G · Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0622
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0697
E · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2020-10-13
F-0802
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
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 2020-10-13
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0814
D · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2020-10-13
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-10-13
2025-08-21Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-08-26
K-0343
D · No harm found
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2025-09-10
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-09-11
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-09-10
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-08-26
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-08-26
K-0712
D · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-08-26
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-09-03
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-08-26
2025-03-17Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
K-0345
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-18
K-0346
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2025-03-18
2021-09-24Fire-safety inspection6 citations
E-0031
D · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2021-10-14
E-0032
D · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2021-10-14
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2021-10-14
K-0344
E · No harm found
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Corrected 2021-10-14
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-10-14
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-10-14
2020-02-03Fire-safety inspection9 citations
E-0032
D · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2020-03-25
E-0037
D · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2020-03-25
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2020-03-25
K-0347
D · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2020-03-25
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2020-03-25
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-03-25
K-0918
D · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2020-03-25
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2020-03-25
K-0926
D · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2020-03-25
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 056430.
How it compares in California.
Inspection citations, 3 years
84
More than 74% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 65
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
4.1
Higher than 38% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.3
Nursing staff turnover, annual
54%
Higher than 92% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 36%

Resident outcomes

On 17 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the California average on 8 and worse on 3. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased6.4%10.2%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight8.9%4.1%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.7%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.6%1.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms1.8%7.6%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.3%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.2%1.6%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%98.7%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened9.3%8.9%12.7%Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication13.2%13.7%19.5%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%97.9%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers3.1%4.3%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence7.9%9.8%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication26.5%12.3%15.4%Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%94.6%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.0%1.3%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%93.1%80.1%Near state average
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0658 3 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
  • F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0712 3 inspections. Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
  • F-0584 2 inspections. 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.
  • F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

What its owners also hold

  • Rmg Capital Partners, Llc has an ownership stake on file at 9 nursing homes, averaging 2.6 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
Source: CMS ownership filings. Shows organizations with an ownership stake; people are left out.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in California

  • Licensing: California Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification
  • File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital, about 0.9 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Marinhealth Medical Center, about 4.4 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
  • Novato Community Hospital, about 6.1 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
Pulled when a report is ordered