NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER
1565 HILL ROAD
NOVATO CA 94947
Phone: 4158976161
Abuse icon For profit - Individual
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the California average: 2.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Novato average: level with the average (1.0)
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 181 |
| Average residents per day | 172.7 |
| Occupancy | 95% |
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| County | Marin |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2007-10-31 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 555844 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 44 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.34 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.99 |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 2 |
| Fines (total value) | $90,488 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Total penalties | 3 |
Questions to ask NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 2.
How many beds does NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
CMS certifies 181 beds; the facility reports an average of 172.7 residents per day (about 95% occupancy).
Does NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $90,488 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.
Has NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.