Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital
Nursing Home Facility
2620 Flores Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital is a senior care community located in San Mateo, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the San Mateo area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (650) 349-2161.
With 96 beds, Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in San Mateo average about 25 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 82% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in San Mateo average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.9 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 28%.
The community is located in San Mateo County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 22 problems at Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, a pattern
Environmental
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 96
- Occupancy 82%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Annual staff turnover 28%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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