SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF
222 WEST 39TH AVENUE, San Mateo, CA 94403
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF Compares
SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF is a 345-bed government-owned nursing facility in San Mateo, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (9.7%) is below the California average of 12.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 345 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in San Mateo, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.7% — better than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — worse than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.2% — better than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF with other nursing homes in San Mateo.
How is SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.7% here versus 12.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF lag behind other San Mateo options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF?
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 San Mateo
San Mateo 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 San Mateo.
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