Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in San Mateo, California
1 of 2 nursing homes in San Mateo (50%) meet our strict criteria. The California statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
441
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$152,052 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in San Mateo, California, is limited, with only 2 facilities available and only 1 recommended. Families should be aware that while the top facility, Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital, has strong ratings, there is one facility to avoid due to $152,052 in fines.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 BROOKSIDE SKILLED NURSING HOSPITAL (78) — Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 78/100. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, making it a reliable choice for residents needing skilled nursing services. With a Grade B and no fines, it showcases a commitment to quality and safety.
The other 1 San Mateo facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $152K.
Recommended
Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital stands out with an excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 78/100. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, making it a reliable choice for residents needing skilled nursing services. With a Grade B and no fines, it showcases a commitment to quality and safety.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | San Mateo Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $152,052
Questions San Mateo Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
San Mateo's city average is 3.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 San Mateo facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; San Mateo avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
San Mateo facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in San Mateo, CA are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in San Mateo (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in San Mateo "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in San Mateo?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.