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Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in San Rafael, CA

Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in San Rafael, CA.

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Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in San Rafael, CA

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1550 Silveira Parkway, San Rafael, CA 94903

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.6 from 78 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

common 14 reviews mention this

Clean, well kept facility

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the facility as clean and well organized.

Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness and orderliness, including rooms and common areas. Several describe a facility that feels well maintained and welcoming, with details like a clean dining environment. A few also mention good facility presentation, such as bright or pleasant surroundings.

common 35 reviews mention this

Caring staff and timely help

Many reviewers say staff are caring and respond in a timely, helpful way.

Reviews frequently describe staff as attentive, professional, and willing to help visitors and residents. Several mention responsive nursing when help is requested, and others describe staff handling concerns or updates. Support services also come up in reviews, including social workers helping with transportation and records requests.

common 10 reviews mention this

PT and OT drive progress

Reviewers point to strong physical and occupational therapy support.

Many reviews credit the therapy team with helping residents recover and improving mobility or condition. A number of families describe therapists as professional and committed, and some mention programs tailored to the person’s needs. There are also negative therapy-related comments, including concerns about PT timing and weekend availability.

common 7 reviews mention this

Dining feels like a meal out

Dining is repeatedly described as appealing, with nutritious meals.

Residents and visitors often mention the food positively, describing meals as well presented and enjoyable. Several specifically reference dining-room cleanliness and the overall dining experience. One review raises a diet mismatch concern related to diabetes meals.

  • An elegant restaurant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring large windows allowing natural light to illuminate the space.
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Staffing and service issues recur

A recurring concern is inconsistent staffing and gaps in service when families need answers.

Some reviews report understaffing, delayed or missed help, and problems getting phones answered. Others describe safety and care failures, including issues during discharge, falls, or medical concerns. A few also raise concerns about PT availability and schedule consistency, especially in the first days or on weekends.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby medical and park options

The area includes nearby medical offices and parks for outings.

Nearby listings include a close physician option and additional medical offices in the immediate area. There are also park options nearby that can support time outdoors when needed.

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Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Kaiser Permanente (0.3 miles)
  • Gayre, Gregg Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Park Medical Offices (0.8 miles)
  • Eye Institute of Marin (1.3 miles)
  • Rita A. Vileisis, MD (1.3 miles)
  • One Medical (1.3 miles)
  • Edwin Munich, MD (1.3 miles)
  • San Francisco Audiology (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Red Whale Coffee (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • M.H.Bread and Butter (3.9 miles)
  • Split Rock Tap & Wheel (4.1 miles)
  • Fairfax Coffee Roastery (4.1 miles)
  • Rustic Bakery (5.1 miles)
  • Equator Coffees & Teas (6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • Lagoon Park (1.4 miles)
  • China Camp State Park (2 miles)
  • Sun Valley Park (2.8 miles)
  • Victor Jones Park (3.2 miles)
  • Peacock Gap Park (3.5 miles)
  • Lucas Valley Park (4 miles)
  • Peri Park (4.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (1.4 miles)
  • Wild Fox Mesquite Fired Kitchen (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.9 miles)
  • Miracle Mile Cafe (3.3 miles)
  • Pond Farm Brewing Company (3.3 miles)
  • Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine (3.3 miles)
  • Insalata's Restaurant (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Century Theaters (1.6 miles)
  • Century Larkspur (5.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Valley Baptist Church (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Smart Train Station Hamilton (2.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group (3.4 miles)
  • Caremeridian (4.1 miles)
  • Marin General Hospital (5 miles)
  • Novato Community Hospital (5.8 miles)
  • Chaplain's Office: Novato Community Hospital: Sutter Health Affiliate (5.8 miles)

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