NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER

NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER holds a 1 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, below the California average of 3.1, as a nursing home in Novato, California, with no deficiency records for it in the current CMS extract.

nursing home in Novato, California

4158976161

Ratings

CMS 1/5 stars

• Health inspections: 1/5
• Staffing: 4/5
• Quality measures: 1/5

Estimated cost

Estimated $5,200–$8,500/month

About NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER

NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER is a for profit - individual nursing home in Novato, California.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the California average of 3.1.

Its strongest reported domain is staffing at 4 out of 5, and its weakest is quality measures at 1 out of 5.

How to read NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER's star rating

The CMS overall star rating for NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 1-star overall rating means NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER scores below most rated providers nationally. A low overall rating is most often driven by health inspection findings, which carry the heaviest weight in the CMS formula.

For NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER, CMS currently publishes 1 out of 5 for health inspections, 4 out of 5 for staffing, 1 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other California providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.

In local context: the California average is 3.1. NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER rates 1 out of 5, in line with that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.

What NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER's inspection record shows

No deficiency citations for NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER appear in the CMS extract this page is built from. That reflects the records CMS has published for this provider, not an inspection performed by Clear Care Connect, and the federal extract can lag a state survey by several months.

Before you rely on a clean record, ask NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER for the date of its most recent standard survey and for its current CMS Form 2567. Also ask the California survey agency whether any complaint investigations are open, as complaint surveys are logged separately from the standard annual survey cycle.

What nursing home costs near Novato, California

California nursing home typically runs $5,200 to $8,500 per month, a midpoint of roughly $6,850 — about $82,200 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.

Actual pricing at NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.

When you call NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.

Questions to ask NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER on a tour

These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Novato providers is more revealing than any single visit.

• Your CMS overall rating is 1 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
• CMS reports 1 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
• What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
• What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
• How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
• Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?

How to verify this information about NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER

Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the California licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Novato.

Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Novato will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.

NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER — questions families ask

How does Medicare rate NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER?

NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.1.

What are NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER's CMS domain scores?

CMS reports health inspections 1 out of 5, staffing 4 out of 5, quality measures 1 out of 5 for NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Who operates NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER?

NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER is operated as a for profit - individual nursing home.

What does nursing home cost near Novato, California?

California nursing home typically runs $5,200–$8,500 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER — pricing varies by care level and room type.

Where is NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER located?

NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER is at 1565 HILL ROAD. You can reach the facility directly at 4158976161.