Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital
2620 Flores Street, San Mateo, CA 94403 · (650) 349-2161
Non profit - Corporation · 96 certified beds
Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 6 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 16, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 16, 2026 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · F0759 · 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 · F0911 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 28, 2025 · F0684 · 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.September 18, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.16 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.87 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.61 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.2% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 96 |
| Average residents per day | 78.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF San Mateo · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Belmont Healthcare Center Belmont · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Peninsula Post-Acute Burlingame · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Golden Heights Healthcare Daly City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Golden Pavilion Healthcare Daly City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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