Nursing homes in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital2620 Flores Street · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 96 | None |
| San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF222 West 39th Avenue · Government - County | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 345 | 2 ($104,000) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in California, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in San Mateo
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.June 15, 2026 · San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.May 28, 2026 · San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 27, 2026 · San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.April 16, 2026 · Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital · F0911 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 16, 2026 · Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.April 16, 2026 · Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 16, 2026 · Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 16, 2026 · Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 16, 2026 · Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 19, 2026 · San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in San Mateo
Which nursing home in San Mateo has the highest Medicare rating?
Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital has the highest overall rating in San Mateo: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in San Mateo have been fined?
1 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $104,000 in all. The most was $104,000, at San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in San Mateo?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in San Mateo is the largest?
San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF, with 345 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.