ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE
1275 CRANE STREET, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE Compares
ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE is a 160-bed for-profit nursing facility in Menlo Park, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (34.5%) is above the California average of 22.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 160 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 99% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.6% — better than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (46% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the California average of 4.3% (33% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.5% — worse than the California average of 22.9% (50% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE with other nursing homes in Menlo Park.
What keeps ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.6% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 99% occupancy across 160 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Menlo Park
Menlo Park sits in San Mateo County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 123,817 (16.2%)
- Median age
- 39.8 years
- Median household income
- $128,091
- Median home value
- $1,163,100
Demographics for San Mateo County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Menlo Park.
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