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Nursing homes in San Mateo County, California
There are 14 certified nursing homes in San Mateo County, California, with 1,657 beds between them.
21% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (35%). Inspectors recorded 531 health deficiencies over three cycles, 32.0 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $206K across 10 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | San Mateo County | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 14 | 1165 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 21% | 35% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 32.0 | 50.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $206K | $29M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Healthcare Center | Belmont | 74 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 28.4 | — | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital | San Mateo | 96 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 22.9 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center | Redwood City | 38 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 73.7 | — | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Golden Heights Healthcare | Daly City | 102 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 46 | 45.1 | — | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Linda Mar Care Center | Pacifica | 59 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 28.8 | — | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Pacifica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Pacifica | 68 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8.8 | — | 22 Nov 2024 |
| The Sequoias | Portola Valley | 43 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 46.5 | $13K | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Atherton Park Post-Acute | Menlo Park | 160 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 30.6 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Peninsula Post-Acute | Burlingame | 62 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 69.4 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| San Bruno Skilled Nursing | San Bruno | 45 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 36 | 80.0 | — | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Golden Pavilion Healthcare | Daly City | 239 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 65 | 27.2 | $41K | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Millbrae Care Center | Millbrae | 140 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 60 | 42.9 | $7K | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Ahmc Seton Medical Center | Daly City | 186 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 61 | 32.8 | $41K | 15 Aug 2025 |
| San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF | San Mateo | 345 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 57 | 16.5 | $104K | 15 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 31 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 30 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 29 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 28 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 20 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 11 |
| Non profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Golden Snf Operations (2), Pacs Group (2), Ahmc Healthcare (1), Kalesta Healthcare Group (1), Nahs (1), The Ensign Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in San Mateo County, California?
14 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,657 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in San Mateo County have the highest CMS ratings?
Belmont Healthcare Center (5 stars), Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital (5 stars), Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center (5 stars)
How do San Mateo County nursing homes compare with California?
21% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 35% statewide; citations run at 32.0 per 100 beds against 50.6 statewide.