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Nursing home · Medicare certified

San Mateo Medical Center D/P SNF

222 West 39th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403

(650) 573-3678 Compare Map
Overall1★☆☆☆☆
Inspections1★☆☆☆☆
Staffing4★★★★☆
Quality4★★★★☆
Federal fines$104,0002 fines

Inspection citations

61 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 F · potential Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 F · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 F · potential Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Routine
Jun 15, 2026 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
May 28, 2026 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
May 27, 2026 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Feb 19, 2026 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Feb 19, 2026 D · potential Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Complaint
Jul 3, 2025 D · potential Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Routine
Jul 3, 2025 D · potential Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Routine
Jul 3, 2025 D · potential Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Complaint
Jul 3, 2025 D · potential Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Routine
Jul 3, 2025 D · potential Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Routine
Jul 3, 2025 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Jul 3, 2025 K · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Jul 3, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Routine
Jul 3, 2025 D · potential Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Routine
Jul 3, 2025 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Jul 3, 2025 F · potential Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Routine
Jul 3, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Routine
Jul 3, 2025 D · potential Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Routine
Jul 3, 2025 E · potential Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 E · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Complaint
Mar 21, 2024 G · harm Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Mar 21, 2024 G · harm Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Post nurse staffing information every day. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 E · potential Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 E · potential Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 F · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 F · potential Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 F · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. Routine
Feb 15, 2024 G · harm Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Jan 30, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Oct 20, 2023 J · harm Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Oct 20, 2023 D · potential Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Complaint
Oct 20, 2023 J · harm Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Complaint
Oct 20, 2023 G · harm Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Oct 20, 2023 H · harm Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Complaint
Oct 20, 2023 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Complaint
Oct 20, 2023 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Oct 20, 2023 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Complaint
Oct 20, 2023 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Oct 20, 2023 G · harm Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. Complaint

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
555034
Certified beds
345
Legal owner
County of San Mateo

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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