Atherton Park Post-Acute
Menlo Park, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555827) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (650) 325-8600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Atherton Park Post-Acute has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Atherton Park Post-Acute reports 3.9 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.9% and a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
Atherton Park Post-Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Atherton Park Post-Acute is a 160-bed nursing home in Menlo Park, California, in San Mateo County, with an average of 158.3 residents. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 2, 2005, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Atherton Park Post-Acute holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 3 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 3 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show 3.89581 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.44718 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning no federal fines are on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided.
Atherton Park Post-Acute is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain, which operates 19 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars — notably lower than this facility's own 4-star overall rating. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Atherton Park Post-Acute has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.89581 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.44718 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 32.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 160 beds with an average of 158.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain, which includes 19 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 2, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6503258600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6503258600 to arrange a visit and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555827?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.