BROOKSIDE SKILLED NURSING HOSPITAL

Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital is a skilled nursing facility located at 2620 Flores Street in San Mateo, California 94403. The facility operates 96 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data across three primary domains. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, which is derived from reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5 stars, based on clinical data reported for a set of resident health outcomes tracked by CMS over time. As a facility certified under both Medicare and Medicaid, Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital is able to bill the federal Medicare program for eligible short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. It is also enrolled in the Medicaid program, which provides coverage for longer-term custodial care for residents who meet income and asset eligibility requirements under California's Medi-Cal program. Individuals and families seeking admission should contact the facility directly at (650) 349-2161 to verify current bed availability, payer mix, and admission criteria. When compared against national benchmarks, Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital performs above average in several categories. Its overall 5-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing rating of 5 stars is notably higher than what is observed at many facilities nationwide, while the health inspection rating of 4 stars also surpasses the national average. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. These ratings are drawn from CMS data and represent a snapshot of facility performance based on inspection findings, staffing reports, and clinical quality indicators. Ratings are updated periodically and may not reflect the most recent operational changes at the facility.