Best-Rated Nursing Homes in San Mateo County, CA (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in San Mateo County, CA, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
- 1
Pacifica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 15 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 2
The Sequoias
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 17 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $12,703 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 3
Belmont Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 08 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 4
Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 10 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
- 5
Golden Heights Healthcare
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 26 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
- 6
Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 38 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
- 7
Linda Mar Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 34 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 8
Peninsula Post-acute
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 43 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 9
Atherton Park Post-acute
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 54 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 10
San Bruno Skilled Nursing
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 25 min a day with each resident (California average 4 hr 31 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
Tick “Compare” on two to four homes to see them side by side. See all nursing homes in San Mateo County, CA →
How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in San Mateo County, CA
What is the best-rated nursing home in San Mateo County, CA?
By Medicare’s ratings, Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center ranks first in San Mateo County, CA, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in San Mateo County, CA?
14 homes in San Mateo County, CA qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in San Mateo County, CA, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data