ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE

Atherton Park Post-Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 1275 Crane Street in Menlo Park, California, within San Mateo County. The facility operates with 160 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Atherton Park Post-Acute holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The CMS rating system evaluates facilities across three primary domains. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 out of 5, indicating performance at the national average level based on findings from standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting above-average staffing levels relative to the national benchmark, including measures of registered nurse hours and total nurse staffing hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that is notably above the national average. These indicators include metrics such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other health outcomes tracked among long-term and short-stay residents. Atherton Park Post-Acute is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to income and asset eligibility criteria established by the state of California. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (650) 325-8600 to confirm current bed availability and accepted payment sources, as coverage details and availability may change. When considered against national benchmarks, Atherton Park Post-Acute performs above average overall, with an overall star rating of 4 compared to the national average of 3.0. Its quality measure rating of 5 and staffing rating of 4 both exceed typical national performance levels, while its health inspection rating of 3 aligns with the national average. These ratings are drawn from CMS data and are intended to serve as one reference point among many when evaluating skilled nursing facility options in the Menlo Park and San Mateo County area.