The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER
NOVATO, CA · Medicare-certified · 181 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
1 out of 5 stars overall. NOVATO HEALTHCARE CENTER has a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star quality measures, and 4-star staffing, with reported nurse staffing at 3.99 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; it also has $90,488 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9875 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $90,488recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9875.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.51
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80
- Nurse aides
- 2.69
- Weekend nursing
- 3.64
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
31.9%33.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.6%2.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.7%5.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%1.2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.3%0.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.3%12.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18%10.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.2%19.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.1%24.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
40.3%44.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%92.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.8%55.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,624 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $72,864 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $90,488 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $17,624
Federal fine
Aug 8, 2025
- 70 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 23, 2025
- $72,864
Federal fine
Apr 23, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Occupancy
- 172.7 residents on an average day (95% of 181 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 18 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.