The Tamalpais
Medicare-certified501 VIA CASITAS, Greenbrae, CA 94904
Skilled Nursing
Medicare certifiedSprinkler systemsResident & family councilContinuing care retirement community+2 more
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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing
South Marin Health & Wellness Center
Greenbrae, CaliforniaMedicare inspection record
About South Marin Health & Wellness Center
South Marin Health & Wellness Center brings together experienced nursing staff and modern rehabilitation services in Greenbrae, California. Whether recovering from surgery or managing complex medical needs, our skilled nursing team focuses on helping you regain strength and independence with personalized care plans.
Community at a glance
Capacity
72 residents
Location
Greenbrae, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
1220 SOUTH ELISEO DRIVE, Greenbrae, California 94904
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 4, 2025, state inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the California average is 15.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 25 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the California average.
Medicare has not fined South Marin Health & Wellness Center in the last three years.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 4 hours 25 minutes |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 55 minutesAbove the California average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 38% |
Inspections
25 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
January 23, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 12, 2026Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 12, 2026
December 4, 2025 · Standard inspection · 11 citations
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Jan 4, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Jan 4, 2026Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 4, 2026Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 4, 2026Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 4, 2026Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 4, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 4, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 4, 2026Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 4, 2026Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 4, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 4, 2026
November 22, 2024 · Standard inspection · 10 citations+
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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 18, 2024Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Dec 18, 2024Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 18, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 18, 2024Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Dec 18, 2024Ensure 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Dec 18, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Dec 18, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Dec 18, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Dec 18, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Dec 18, 2024
June 12, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 29, 2024
March 18, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024
Fines and payment denials
No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Agse LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 72
- Average residents per day
- 63
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- March 20, 1969
- Part of a chain
- Aspen Skilled Healthcare, 35 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 055093
Location
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Questions about South Marin Health & Wellness Center
How did South Marin Health & Wellness Center do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on December 4, 2025 and cited 13 health deficiencies, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The California average is 15.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at South Marin Health & Wellness Center?+
Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 25 minutes with each resident per day, including 55 minutes from registered nurses. 38% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has South Marin Health & Wellness Center been fined by Medicare?+
Medicare's records show no fines against South Marin Health & Wellness Center in the last three years.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.