SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER (DISTINCT PART SNF)

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at San Mateo Medical Center (Distinct Part Snf). It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

SAN MATEO MEDICAL CENTER (DISTINCT PART SNF)
222 WEST 39TH AVENUE
SAN MATEO, CA 94403
(650) 573-3678

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

72%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 271
  • Certified Beds: 375

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By Government - County
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • Located Inside of a Hospital Facility
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from December through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Medium Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by San Mateo Medical Center (Distinct Part Snf). For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 0-5100.0%
Total Percent:100.0%
 

Rating Details For San Mateo Medical Center (Distinct Part Snf)

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours41 Minutes1 Hour and 10 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours34 Minutes44 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours1 Hour and 48 Minutes2 Hours and 19 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 15 Minutes1 Hour and 54 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 3 Minutes4 Hours and 13 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for California are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityCalifornia Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination78%86%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season79%87%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder4%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased9%11%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious11%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair4%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained-7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight7%7%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder47%58%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain6%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse6%10%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores10%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection7%8%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination59%81%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season73%83%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain44%23%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores14%17%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium2%2%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 06/01/2011.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010
Have a Detailed, Written Plan for Disasters and Emergencies.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011

Environmental

Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Provide Clean Bed and Bath Linens That Are in Good Condition.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Keep Temperature Levels Comfortable and Safe.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Keep Sound Levels Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Get Rid of Garbage Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Provide Bedrooms That Open into an Exit Hallway.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Have Enough Outside Airflow.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010
Make Sure Each Resident Has 1) at Least One Window to the Outside in a Room; 2) a Room at or Above Ground Level; 3) an Adequate Bed; 4) Furniture That Meets the Resident's Needs; or 5) Enough Closet Space.
  • Inspection Date: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010
Put Firmly Secured Handrails on Each Side of Hallways.
  • Inspection Date: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010
Keep Adequate and Comfortable Lighting in All Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011
Have Enough Backup Water Supply for Important Areas of the Nursing Home.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011

Mistreatment

Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009

Nutrition and Dietary

Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/05/2009
Provide Food in a Way That Meets a Resident's Needs.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
1) Provide 3 Meals Daily at Regular Times; or 2) Serve Breakfast Within 14 Hours After Dinner; or 3) Offer a Snack at Bedtime Each Day.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/05/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/05/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011

Pharmacy Service

1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
At Least Once a Month, Have a Licensed Pharmacist Check the Drugs That Each Resident Takes.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010
1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011

Quality Care

Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/05/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011
Give or Get Special Rehabilitation if in the Patient's Plan of Care.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011

Resident Rights

Let Residents Give Themselves Their Drugs if They Are Able.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/05/2009
Listen to the Resident or Family Groups or Act on Their Complaints or Suggestions.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 05/14/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/07/2009
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
  • Inspection Date: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010
Have a Private Telephone Available for Use.
  • Inspection Date: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 06/01/2011
  • Correction Date: 07/15/2011

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for San Mateo Medical Center (Distinct Part Snf), as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Mistreatment

Protect Each Resident from All Abuse, Physical Punishment, and Being Separated from Others.
  • Complaint Filed: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010

Resident Rights

Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Complaint Filed: 03/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 04/21/2010

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that San Mateo Medical Center (Distinct Part Snf) had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 06/08/2011.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 05/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/08/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 03/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2010
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 03/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2010
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2011

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 05/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/08/2009
Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2011

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 03/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2010
Restrictions on the Use of Portable Space Heaters.
  • Inspection Date: 03/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 05/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/08/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 05/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/08/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 03/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2010
Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2011

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 05/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/08/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 05/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/08/2009
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 03/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2010
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2011

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 05/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/08/2009
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2011

Exits and Egress

Exit Stairways and Towers That Are Smoke Proof.
  • Inspection Date: 03/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 03/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2010
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2011

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 05/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/08/2009

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 03/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2010
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2011

Illumination and Emergency Power

Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2011

Laboratories

Proper Facilities for the Use and Storage of Combustible Liquids.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2011

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas.
  • Inspection Date: 03/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 05/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/08/2009
Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 05/20/2009
  • Correction Date: 06/08/2009
Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 03/24/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/12/2010
Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2011
Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 06/08/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/27/2011
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health Services of California - Licensing and Certification Program - Retrieved 2011