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Villa Marin

100 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael, CA

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing

★ 4.113 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Villa Marin

Villa Marin in San Rafael, CA is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom's local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Published floor plans

Studio

Assisted Living · 0 bedroom

Published starting price

$15,000/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$15,000/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$15,000/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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Semi-Private

Assisted Living

Published starting price

$15,000/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 1, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

Compare floor plans over time. The lowest current option with tracked history is selected first.

Studio$15,000 observed · tracking future changes
$15,000Aug 1, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Tracked public-data history

Recent changes

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  1. October 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Inspection record updated

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗
  2. August 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM PDT

    2 changes detected in this data refresh

    Inspection coverage updated

    Inspection coverage changed from NOT_COVERED to COVERED.

    Inspection record added

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗
  3. September 15, 2026 at 2:45 PM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Inspection record updated

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cms quality profile is now available or has changed.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ↗

Family and resident feedback

4.1 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Overall rating from Caring.com. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My father-in-law is currently in Villa Marin, and it was very positive and very nice. I think it's pretty well run. The people are extremely nice and extremely helpful. The food is great; we've had dinner there several times before the pandemic. He's been there for a couple of years. So before the pandemic, we would go and have dinner there every once in a while with them, and food was always great. It's a different experience because it's independent, but they have good activities. He&apos…

EricAugust 8, 2021Caring.com

★★★★★

Critical

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

If you have an issue with this facility good luck getting it resolved. The nurses in the skilled nursing facility are horrible. The CEO avoids issues when contacted. Lots of questions were left unanswered. Looks nice on the outside but would not recommend for my loved one.

dmoss1953March 30, 2017Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Villa Marin has been a Godsend to my family member who was in dire straits before moving into the skilled nursing unit. Since her transfer there, she has had exemplary care by the nursing staff. I realize how difficult it can be to work in a skilled nursing facility and be pressed with the demands of so many patients, but the staff, all of them, jump through hoops to provide the best care possible. My family member is happy and feels her move there actually saved her life. If you are considering a move to a skilled…

familylove14March 21, 2017Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

I am/was a resident of this facility

My mom has been at Villa Marin for 5 years now. It feels like a condominium complex or an apartment complex. She has a regular apartment like a one-bedroom with a den, two bathrooms, and a kitchen. They have a dining room, and they provide meals. They have independent living, and then they also have skilled nursing care. They have a full range of social activities. They have classes, social gatherings, outings, and a bus service that goes shopping. As assisted living, they are a little disorganized in their informa…

Virginia812546November 6, 2016Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

Villa Marin Retirement Residence wants a million dollars in your bank, and that’s a little bit out of my reach, but it is awesome. You name it, it has it, like tennis courts, swimming pools, everything. It’s high up on a hill and like a real country club. The gorgeous rooms were like two studios made into a living room and one-bedroom. It was a rental and I could afford it but not the million dollars in your checking account part.

PenelopeTZPQOMay 11, 2016Caring.com

★★★★★

Critical

I visited this facility

After many years of a 5 star opinion of the whole place, I had to comment on an unforgivable incident where a 95year old hospice resident patient was denied a bed for an overnight stay because it was a holiday and "some paperwork" was missing. Told in the morning that this would be "no problem." But when night came, the duty nurse's pleas on the phone with the managing nurse, empty beds, and common sense, she was turned away. The manager "nurse" was apparently willing to leave the…

rodonisleSeptember 7, 2015Caring.com

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 20, 2026

Campus care settings

Skilled nursing

Villa Marin

31 CMS-certified beds · CMS CCN 555227

Classification and identity evidence

Why this community appears in these categories

Skilled Nursing

Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.

Authoritative classification evidence · observed October 13, 2026

Skilled Nursing

Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.

Authoritative classification evidence · observed September 15, 2026

Skilled Nursing

Current CMS-certified nursing-home provider record; classification does not imply current admission availability.

Authoritative classification evidence · observed August 14, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Room Service
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Kosher
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Pureed Meals
  • Guest Meals
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • International Cuisine
  • Professional Chef
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • High Acuity Care
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Covered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • French
  • English
  • Filipino
  • Spanish

Activities & engagement

  • Current Events Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Art Classes
  • Book Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Protestant Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Qi Gong
  • Dances
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Walking Club
  • Tai Chi
  • Trivia Games
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Men's Club
  • Community Service Programs
  • Water Aerobics
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Parties
  • Gardening Club
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Bridge Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • Catholic Services
  • Christian Services
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Activities Off-site
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Live Well Programs
  • Jewish Services
  • Activities On-site

Outdoor spaces

  • Central Fireplace
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outside Patio
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Barber Shop
  • Jacuzzi
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Woodworking Shop
  • Ballroom
  • Game Room
  • Swimming Pool

Apartment & room features

  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Garden View
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible

Facility-level payment evidence

Plans and public programs found in source records

These are directory, certification, contract, or participation records. They do not determine an individual’s eligibility, authorization, network benefits, cost sharing, admission, or whether a visit or stay is free.

Certified provider record

Original Medicare

Payer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Service scope: Short Term Skilled Nursing

Room-and-board coverage is not publicly confirmed.

CMS Provider Data Catalog ↗ · source dated September 1, 2026

Payment-program records

Medicare and Medicaid information

Medicare

CMS provider type: Medicare

A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services5/5 overall CMS rating · 4/5 health inspection · 4/5 staffing · 5 recent-cycle deficienciesView the official record ↗

Coverage last checked October 20, 2026 via Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required
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