Northgate Postacute Care
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.
Public record summary
About this facility — Northgate Postacute Care
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.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
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.
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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.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Pine Ridge Care Center, San Rafael, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Professional Post Acute Center, San Rafael, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Golden Home Extended Care, San Rafael, about 0.5 miles. 7 state visits on record.
- Almavia of San Rafael, San Rafael, about 0.7 miles. 18 state visits on record.
- Villa Marin, San Rafael, about 0.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
