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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in San Mateo, CA.

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17 licensed nursing homes in San Mateo, CA
Updated October 21, 2026
7.5Strong

BROOKSIDE SKILLED NURSING HOSPITAL

2620 FLORES STREET, SAN MATEO, CA 94403

BROOKSIDE SKILLED NURSING HOSPITAL brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), 0.87 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (28%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars.

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2.2Concerns

SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER D/P SNF

222 WEST 39TH AVENUE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403

San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF presents a stark contradiction with its 1.0 out of 5 federal health inspection rating against a 4.0 out of 5 for staffing. Regulators found significant issues during inspections, and the facility has fallen below national averages for registered nurse hours, meaning fewer skilled nurses are available around the clock.

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ADAMS ICF/DD-N

1778 ADAMS ST, SAN MATEO, CA 94403

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FRIENDS AND FAMILY HOME, INC.

225 ALMADEN WAY, SAN MATEO, CA 94403

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A AND F CARE SERVICES INC.

3617 PACIFIC BLVD, SAN MATEO, CA 94403

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7.5Strong

LINDA MAR CARE CENTER

751 SAN PEDRO TERRACE ROAD, PACIFICA, CA 94044

LINDA MAR CARE CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.74 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (38%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 5.2% — above the national median of about 3%.

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8.5Strong

THE SEQUOIAS

501 PORTOLA ROAD, PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028

THE SEQUOIAS brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.61 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (6%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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7.5Strong

GOLDEN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE

35 ESCUELA DRIVE, DALY CITY, CA 94015

GOLDEN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), 0.87 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (36%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars.

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3.8Concerns

MILLBRAE CARE CENTER

33 MATEO AVENUE, MILLBRAE, CA 94030

MILLBRAE CARE CENTER brings low staff turnover (32%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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9.7Excellent

PACIFICA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

385 ESPLANADE AVENUE, PACIFICA, CA 94044

PACIFICA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.10 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (29%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse coverage is 1.10 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities.

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4.6Mixed

GOLDEN PAVILION HEALTHCARE

99 ESCUELA DRIVE, DALY CITY, CA 94015

GOLDEN PAVILION HEALTHCARE brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), and low staff turnover (40%). There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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3.9Concerns

AHMC SETON MEDICAL CENTER

1900 SULLIVAN AVENUE, DALY CITY, CA 94015

AHMC Seton Medical Center holds a 1.0 out of 5 overall rating and a 1.0 out of 5 for health inspections, reflecting the lowest possible federal score. Staff turnover is low at 34%, so residents see familiar faces who know their needs, and they keep falls with major injury rates low, a direct measure of how well residents are kept safe during transfers.

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8.7Strong

SAN BRUNO SKILLED NURSING

890 EL CAMINO REAL, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066

SAN BRUNO SKILLED NURSING brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (37%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 0.7% — under half the national median.

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9.7Excellent

BELMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER

2140 CARLMONT DRIVE, BELMONT, CA 94002

Belmont Healthcare Center holds a 5-star overall rating, matching top marks in health inspections and resident outcomes, yet its registered nurse staffing falls short. This facility treats behavioral and dementia symptoms with engagement rather than relying on antipsychotics, an approach rare and difficult to maintain.

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7.5Strong

DEVONSHIRE OAKS NURSING CENTER

3635 JEFFERSON AVENUE, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94062

Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center earns a 5-star overall rating, yet the data reveals a significant tension between high-quality outcomes and specific clinical concerns. You can expect registered nurses to be present, with coverage at 1.37 hours per resident daily, well above the national average, meaning complex medical changes are more likely to be caught quickly.

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9.0Excellent

ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE

1275 CRANE STREET, MENLO PARK, CA 94025

ATHERTON PARK POST-ACUTE presents a real split between resident outcomes and the staffing inputs driving them. Here, excellent quality measures and low staff turnover mean caregivers tend to stay, offering continuity and familiarity for residents.

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8.7Strong

PENINSULA POST-ACUTE

1609 TROUSDALE DRIVE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010

PENINSULA POST-ACUTE offers a solid overall picture, with strong health inspection results and quality measures translating to good resident outcomes, and staff here tend to stay longer than average. You can expect the call button to be answered, and their quality metrics show they manage health conditions well.

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17 licensed nursing homes in San Mateo, CA, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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