Northgate Convalescent Hosp sits at 40 Professional Center Parkway in San Rafael and offers different types of care for seniors, focusing mainly on convalescent, rehab, and nursing care. The place has a dedicated skilled nursing facility named Northgate Postacute Care with 52 beds, plus a larger capacity of 116 beds for post-acute rehab, long-term care, memory care, and hospice. Northgate Convalescent Hosp accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, and third-party private contracts and provides seven-day-a-week admissions and a 24-hour physician on call. Nursing staff give care around the clock, while physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as wound care and IV administration, aim to help people recover or manage daily living. The facility serves people who need help after a hospital stay or have ongoing health concerns, offering both short-term and long-term care under physician-directed and RN-supervised plans.
There are several housing choices nearby, such as independent living in The Vincent, Martinelli House, and Maria B. Freitas Senior Housing, and low-income affordable housing at Nova House, along with supportive and continuing care at places like Aldersly. Specialized memory care happens at Cogir of San Rafael Memory Care, while respite and short-term stays are available through Drake Terrace and Greenwood Assisted Living. Other facilities in their network include Country Villa San Rafael Healthcare Center, Pine Ridge Care Center, Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing and Rehab, and San Rafael Healthcare and Wellness.
Northgate Convalescent Hosp features a secure and home-like setting with an interior courtyard, and safety amenities like walk-in tubs, home security, medical alert systems, and medication dispensers. Residents get restaurant-style meals, activities led by an energetic staff, spiritual services from several faiths, and use of a beauty shop. Onsite services include podiatry, dental, and optometry care. Staff help with personal and companion care as well as nursing support, always focusing on getting each person as independent as possible. Transportation, parking amenities, and complimentary rides help residents with errands and appointments.
The facility has earned an 'Excellence in Programming Award' from the California Association of Health Care Facilities. Reviews give Northgate Convalescent Hosp a score of 8.5 out of 7 reviews, and past leadership includes Dr. John H. Fullerton as Medical Director and Dr. Theresa Kemnitz from Hampton Health for medical oversight. The staff attends ongoing training on cultural competency and strives for a caring, compassionate environment that helps each resident feel secure and respected.
