SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF

San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 222 West 39th Avenue in San Mateo, California 94403. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has a total of 345 certified beds. As a county government facility, it operates under public oversight distinct from privately owned or nonprofit nursing homes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 stars across four categories. San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF holds an overall CMS rating of 1 star, which is the lowest rating on the scale. The health inspection rating is 1 star, reflecting findings from standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is also 1 star, which is based on nurse staffing levels relative to the number of residents, including registered nurse hours and total nursing hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating stands at 4 stars, which is above the national average and reflects clinical outcome measures such as hospitalization rates, medication use, and physical functioning indicators. The national average overall star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, placing this facility below that benchmark in the overall category despite its higher quality measure score. San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification makes the facility accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Individuals and families should contact the facility directly at (650) 573-3678 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be applicable. When compared to national averages, San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF presents a mixed profile. Its overall, health inspection, and staffing ratings of 1 star each fall below the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating areas where the facility has performed below the typical range among CMS-rated nursing homes. However, its 4-star quality measure rating represents performance above the national average in clinical outcomes as reported through CMS data. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, which includes detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and individual quality measures to support informed decision-making.