Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital

    2620 Flores St, San Mateo, CA 94403
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Immaculate facility with attentive staff

    I'm very pleased with the 24/7 patient care and the friendly, attentive nurses, CNAs and therapists (PT/OT/speech) who helped my relative make steady progress after a stroke. The facility is immaculate, secure and organized - lovely interior plaza views, fast Wi-Fi, TVs/desktop PC, activity room and a lively social calendar (piano, library, outings) kept them engaged, and the food was very good. Manager Elsa and the staff went the extra mile with family communication, free haircuts and thoughtful touches, so I'd recommend this place.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.08·(39)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.1
    • Staff

      3.2
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, helpful nursing and CNA staff
    • Comprehensive rehab therapies (PT/OT/Speech)
    • Engaging activities program and social calendar
    • Clean, refreshed and updated facility interiors
    • Responsive therapists with observable therapy progress
    • On-site amenities (fast Wi‑Fi, desktop PC, TVs)
    • On-site grooming services and personal-care amenities
    • Pleasant interior plaza and visitor spaces
    • Convenient location with visitor parking options
    • Good family communication during intake and care planning
    • Visible emphasis on safety and security
    • Dedicated activities and therapy staff energy

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and caregiver responsiveness
    • Medication-management and pain-control inconsistencies
    • Delays in responding to clinical needs after procedures
    • Inadequate availability of basic personal-care supplies
    • Maintenance and building-repair deficiencies
    • Accessibility shortcomings following remodeling
    • Inconsistent dining quality and meal temperature control
    • Variable administrative and billing customer-service conduct
    • Gaps in clinical oversight and documentation practices
    • Allegations of improper financial and placement practices

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers present a mixed but informative picture of care quality at this skilled nursing facility. Many families and patients praised the hands-on clinical staff — nurses, CNAs and therapists — citing helpfulness, compassionate interactions, and measurable progress in physical and occupational therapy. The facility’s rehabilitation services (PT/OT/speech) and activity programming receive consistent positive mention; several accounts describe engaging activities, student involvement, and an active social calendar that contribute to residents’ mental stimulation. Multiple accounts also noted conveniences such as fast Wi‑Fi, on-site computers and TVs, free grooming services, and a pleasant interior plaza and visitor spaces.

    At the same time, a pattern of inconsistency emerges across reviews. Staffing levels and responsiveness are uneven: while some families describe attentive, around-the-clock care, others report slow response to call buttons and perceived understaffing. Related clinical concerns include variability in medication and pain management, and delays in attending to clinical needs after procedures such as dialysis or wound care. A few reviewers described serious clinical issues that raise questions about hydration and weight-loss monitoring; these are best explored directly with the facility and regulatory sources when evaluating a placement.

    Facility upkeep and operations are another mixed area. Several reviewers complimented a refreshed, clean interior and visible housekeeping efforts, while other accounts point to maintenance problems — pooling water, cracked flooring, plumbing issues, a rusty outdoor unit and occasional odor concerns — that suggest uneven maintenance oversight. Accessibility after a remodel was also mentioned as a shortcoming, with visitor bathrooms and some circulation areas described as insufficiently accessible. Dining experiences were inconsistent: some families praised food quality and presentation, while others noted cold meals or variable menu satisfaction.

    Management and administrative interactions vary markedly by reviewer. Some describe an organized, responsive administrator and clear family communication during intake and care planning; others describe poor customer service, rude billing interactions, and concerns about transparency around placement and funding decisions. There are also isolated but serious allegations regarding financial and placement practices; these merit direct discussion with the provider and review of official documentation and oversight records.

    Overall, strengths at this facility include capable rehabilitation services, an active activities program, and a number of compassionate caregiving staff and therapists. Key areas for prospective residents and families to evaluate in person are staff-to-resident ratios and responsiveness (including call-button response), consistency of medication and hydration monitoring, maintenance and accessibility of the physical plant, dining reliability, and clarity/transparency of administrative and billing practices. Touring the unit at different times of day, speaking directly with therapy and nursing leadership, and reviewing recent inspection or enforcement records will help clarify whether the facility’s positive attributes are reliably delivered for a specific prospective resident.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital

    Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital is located at 2620 Flores St, San Mateo, CA, 94403.

    About Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital

    Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital sits on a peaceful street west of El Camino, between 25th and 26th avenues, so you won't hear much street noise, and the area feels calm most days, which residents seem to like, and folks who visit often comment on the sculpture in the courtyard because it's one of those things people notice and ask about, and there's an outdoor patio where residents and visitors can sit together, breathe fresh air, watch the trees move, or just have a quiet talk. The hospital has 96 beds, sometimes listed as 98, and offers care from staff who're known for being warm and friendly, with several staff described as especially helpful and caring, and nursing staff are available at all hours day and night-which is important for people who need more care or help in emergencies or simply like knowing someone's there if they need something in the early morning or late at night. The management team listens to residents and responds to concerns quickly, and there's always someone who pays attention to what the residents need.

    People have choices about meals, when they want to sleep or get up, how they like to bathe, and what kind of personal routines they prefer, and the staff tries hard to treat everyone with respect, honoring each person's habits and wishes so the place feels more like home, not just a hospital. Brookside offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all on-site, which can help residents with recovery and daily routines, and the facility can take care of people with complex health needs, making sure nobody gets less attention just because they have more challenges, and families seem to appreciate knowing the team can handle different situations.

    Wireless internet and cable TV are available for those who like to watch shows or keep up with friends and family online, and there are programs for socializing, spiritual needs, and other group activities, which gives residents ways to keep busy or meet people if they want to. The facility accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, and several private insurance plans, so families have some flexibility when figuring out payment options. Brookside is owned by St. John's Volunteers, a Greek Orthodox-affiliated group, but people from all backgrounds live there, and the staff seems focused on everyone's wellbeing. Residents are cared for kindly, and the staff works together to make sure the different needs of each person are met, so it's a place where people don't feel like they get lost in the shuffle, and that seems to matter most in the long run.

    People often ask...

    Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 8 photos of Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2620 Flores St, San Mateo, CA 94403.

    No, Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number415601171
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity12 residents
    LicenseePREMIER HOME LLC
    EffectiveAugust 16th, 2024
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    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    2

    Type A Citations

    1

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    18 Aug 2025Inspection
    Observed 11 residents and 4 staff; no deficiencies were identified.
    18 Aug 2025Inspection
    Observed an unannounced post-licensing visit; noted 11 residents, 4 staff, safety measures in place, and no deficiencies cited.
    08 Aug 2024Inspection
    Observed that physical plant met licensure requirements for a 12-bed capacity. Immediate licensure was recommended pending final approval.
    11 Jul 2024Inspection
    Identified three deficiencies: keys not available on each shift for evacuation, emergency disaster plan not updated, and insufficient seven-day supply of canned fruit.
    • Type A1569.695
    • Type A87212
    • Type B87555
    09 May 2024Inspection
    Observed lack of posted COVID-19 signs, no PPE station outside rooms, only one N95 mask available, and staff were not informed of COVID status before the tour; the visit was suspended and licensure not granted.
    30 Jan 2024Inspection
    Confirmed that COMP II was completed with the applicant/administrator, who reviewed licensing requirements and signed required documents. The event included a virtual interview and verification of identification.

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