Pine Ridge Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in San Rafael, California. It primarily serves as a nursing home, providing long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care to its residents. With a capacity for 95 individuals, the center currently accommodates around 90 occupants. Certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, Pine Ridge has been a Medicare participant since November 1967, ensuring that it meets specific federal health and safety standards.

The care available at Pine Ridge Care Center includes a robust array of medical support services. The facility employs a team of nurses dedicated to delivering compassionate care, with additional support from Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). Residents have access to a variety of therapeutic services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, offered five times a week to aid in their recovery and enhance their quality of life. Specialized programs for pain management and wound care are also part of the health services provided.

Resident engagement and community building are facilitated through clubs and community activities that create a vibrant social environment within the facility. Pine Ridge supports residents and their families by offering counseling to navigate the transition and ongoing life at the care center. Hospice care is available for those with terminal conditions, ensuring comfort in their end-of-life stage.

Amenities at Pine Ridge include shared rooms and a free basic TV service, along with organized social activities. The facility maintains regular housekeeping and laundry services, though it encourages proper labeling of personal clothing to prevent misplacement. Dining services accommodate special nutritional needs, including Jevity liquid for tube-fed residents, and outside food is permissible at personal cost. Despite some limitations, such as specific rules about holiday decorations and mobile phone access, the center makes efforts to enrich residents' lives with monthly activity calendars and access to communication technologies. Local churches contribute to this environment by providing gifts, further supporting the sense of community at Pine Ridge Care Center.

Costs at this community start at $10,494 and range up to $12,173. The average price in the community is $11,334, which is more than the average price in the area of $6,087. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.