San Mateo Medical Center D/P Snf
San Mateo, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555034) · 345 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $104,000 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (650) 573-3678 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF reports about 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover percentage was not reported in the available data.
San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF has 2 federal fines on record totaling $104,000.00, plus 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF is a government (San Mateo County)-owned nursing home in San Mateo, CA, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1976. The facility has 345 certified beds and an average daily census of 303.3 residents, making it a large facility.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.93986 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62285 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in the source data.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $104,000.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the data provided. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation was indicated in the data.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as the below-average overall rating and low health inspection score warrant closer review alongside the facility's strong staffing rating.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $104,000.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 345 certified beds and an average daily census of 303.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by San Mateo County (government ownership); no chain affiliation was indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (650) 573-3678 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 (650) 573-3678 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555034?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.