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North Bay Post Acute

Nursing Home Facility

300 Douglas Street, Petaluma, CA 94952

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
North Bay Post Acute

North Bay Post Acute is a senior care community located in Petaluma, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Petaluma area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (707) 763-6887.

With 98 beds, North Bay Post Acute is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Petaluma average about 41 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 97% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Petaluma average about 2.8 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 3 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 17 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 4.0 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse.

The community is located in Sonoma County, CA.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

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 91 problems at North Bay Post Acute. 4 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 24 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home 3 times, a total of $179,613.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Inspected October 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by November 11, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Inspected April 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by May 1, 2026.

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Inspected April 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by May 1, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

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

    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.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 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. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

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

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

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

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nutrition and Dietary

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

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

    Have policies on smoking.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by February 5, 2026.

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Inspected December 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by January 16, 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.

North Bay Post Acute offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type For profit - Individual
  • Beds / units 98
  • Occupancy 97%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 4.0
  • Last health inspection January 2026

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