Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital
San Mateo, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055188) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (650) 349-2161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.2%.
Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in San Mateo, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility has 96 certified beds with an average of 78.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Brookside holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 28.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There are also 0 payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased federal inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Medicare Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brookside has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Brookside is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 28.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brookside has 96 certified beds with an average of 78.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Brookside is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the available data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Brookside has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Brookside scores 5, 4, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6503492161 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6503492161 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055188?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.