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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF

San Mateo, CaliforniaMedicare inspection record
(650) 573-3678

About San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF

SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF is a government - county nursing home in SAN MATEO, CA with 345 certified beds.

Community at a glance

Capacity

345 residents

Location

San Mateo, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

222 WEST 39TH AVENUE, San Mateo, California 94403

(650) 573-3678

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on July 3, 2025, state inspectors cited 18 health deficiencies (the California average is 15.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 56 minutes with each resident a day, below the California average of 4 hours 31 minutes.

Medicare fined San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF 2 times in the last three years, $104,000 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 56 minutesBelow the California average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day37 minutesBelow the California average

Inspections

40 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 15, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 30, 2026

May 28, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 26, 2026
May 27, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 16, 2026
February 19, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 6, 2026
July 3, 2025 · Standard inspection · 13 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a pattern (level K)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 1, 2025
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Aug 1, 2025
July 3, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 1, 2025
March 21, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 19, 2024
March 21, 2024 · Standard inspection · 16 citations+
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareAlready fixed by Mar 21, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Apr 19, 2024
  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 19, 2024
February 15, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 26, 2024
January 30, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 18, 2024

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $104,000 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • July 3, 2025Fine: $40,118
  • July 3, 2025Payment denial, 9 days
  • January 30, 2024Fine: $63,882

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Government - County
Legal business name
County of San Mateo
Medicare-certified beds
345
Average residents per day
303
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
July 1, 1976
Inside a hospital
Yes
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
555034

Location

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222 WEST 39TH AVENUESan Mateo, CA 94403

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Questions about San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF

How did San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on July 3, 2025 and cited 18 health deficiencies, 6 of them from complaint investigations. The California average is 15.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 56 minutes with each resident per day, including 37 minutes from registered nurses.

Has San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF 2 times in the last three years, totaling $104,000.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in San Mateo Skilled Nursing in California Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026