San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNFCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 222 West 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
- CCN
- 555034
- Ownership type
- Government, county
- Certified beds
- 345
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 303
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 3 Jul 2025. The latest survey cycle has 18 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $104,000 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in California (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | San Mateo County median | California median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 14 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | California median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 3 Jul 2025 | 18 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 21 Mar 2024 | 17 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 22 | 15 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | L0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | I0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 18 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 27 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | F | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0887 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 1 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 17 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | F | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0809 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 22 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 15 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | J | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | H | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2023 |
| 10 May 2021 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2021 |
| 10 May 2021 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2021 |
| 10 May 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2021 |
| 10 May 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2021 |
| 10 May 2021 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2021 |
| 10 May 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2021 |
| 10 May 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jun 2021 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jul 2025 | Fine | $40,118 | |
| 3 Jul 2025 | Payment denial | 9 | |
| 30 Jan 2024 | Fine | $63,882 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | California median | California average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.94 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.62 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.40 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.64 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- No data
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.0% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.7% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Government, county
- Setting
- In a hospital
- Legal business name
- County of San Mateo
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of San Mateo | Direct ownership interest | 1 Jan 1966 | |
| County of San Mateo | 5% or greater security interest | 1 Jan 1966 | |
| County of San Mateo | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jan 1966 | |
| County of San Mateo | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 1966 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in San Mateo County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital | San Mateo | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 16 Apr 2026 | |
| Belmont Healthcare Center | Belmont | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 22 Jun 2026 | |
| Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center | Redwood City | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 17 Jan 2025 | |
| Peninsula Post-Acute | Burlingame | 4 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 27 Mar 2026 | |
| Millbrae Care Center | Millbrae | 2 of 5 | 17 | $7,045 | 8 May 2026 | |
| Atherton Park Post-Acute | Menlo Park | 4 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 14 Feb 2025 | |
| San Bruno Skilled Nursing | San Bruno | 4 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 5 Dec 2025 | |
| The Sequoias | Portola Valley | 5 of 5 | 5 | $12,703 | 7 Aug 2025 | |
| Linda Mar Care Center | Pacifica | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 27 Jan 2025 | |
| Pacifica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Pacifica | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 22 May 2026 | |
| Golden Pavilion Healthcare | Daly City | 3 of 5 | 6 | $41,426 | 27 May 2025 | |
| Golden Heights Healthcare | Daly City | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 26 Mar 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF (CCN 555034). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/san-mateo-medical-center-d-p-snf-san-mateo-ca-555034/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 15 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 21 Mar 2024.
- Who operates San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as government, county. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names County of San Mateo for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.