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South Marin Health & Wellness Center

Nursing Home Facility

1220 South Eliseo Drive, Greenbrae, CA 94904

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
South Marin Health & Wellness Center

South Marin Health & Wellness Center is a senior care community located in Greenbrae, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Greenbrae area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (415) 461-9700.

Operated by Aspen Skilled Healthcare, which runs 28 communities in our directory.

With 72 beds, South Marin Health & Wellness Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Marin County average about 37 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 87% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Marin County average about 3.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 13 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 38%.

The community is located in Marin County, CA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 37 problems at South Marin Health & Wellness Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 4 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 12, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by February 12, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Pharmacy Service

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 4, 2026.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure 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.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 4, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    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.

    Inspected December 2025. Corrected by January 4, 2026.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

South Marin Health & Wellness Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 72
  • Occupancy 87%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.4
  • Annual staff turnover 38%
  • Last health inspection December 2025

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