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Golden Age Care
Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Millbrae, CA
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Golden Age Care

Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Millbrae, CA
624 Cypress Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Golden Age Care

At 209 Commercial Court in Morganville, New Jersey, Golden Age Care runs as a 99-bed nursing and adult day care community under Ms. Cynthia Cheval’s administration. Golden Age Care, LLC owns and operates the facility. It sits in a somewhat walkable pocket of town (Walk Score 35), so residents’ families can reach a few nearby services on foot, but most errands still mean getting in a car.

Staffing runs around the clock, and the facility keeps a 1:2 staff-to-resident ratio. That level of coverage supports both respite stays and ongoing residential care, with medication monitoring built into daily routines to help residents stay on track with prescribed regimens. Housekeeping, laundry, and balanced nutrition service round out day-to-day operations, and intercoms and call systems give residents a way to reach staff quickly when needed.

Residents can bring their own furniture and personal belongings into their rooms. For someone adjusting to a new living situation, that kind of continuity matters. On the regulatory side, state inspections here have tended to focus on staffing and staff credentials, care planning and documentation, and resident rights and protections, rather than anything more unusual.

Between the staffing ratio, the respite option, and the structured daily support, Golden Age Care fits residents who need medium-acuity residential care, particularly those in transition between living situations.

Facility Direct Line (650) 877-8258
Facility Direct Line (650) 877-8258 goldenagecare@comcast.net

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
6
Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1318 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1318th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
22 years in operation Rank #344 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 344th out of 1,507 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 91 / 100 Rank #155 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
100%
Rank #1 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
6 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 23, 2004
CountySan Mateo
RCFE Number415600471

Ownership & Operating Entity

Golden Age Care is legally operated by Golden Age, Inc, and administered by Alex Zitser.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (167% above) 3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (17% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (50% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1012 This facility has 17% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 17% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 83 This facility has 167% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 167% worse Rank #1244 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1244th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.04 This facility has 50% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 516 This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #1 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 27 This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Places of interest near Golden Age Care

Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Millbrae's city center to Golden Age Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.64 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Millbrae

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Magnolia of Millbrae
AL
RC
Millbrae
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 103
Rank #209 / 1,645
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 58
Rank #195 / 2,057
9
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,507
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #782 / 1,452
A+Magnolia Of Millbrae, Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cadence Millbrae by Cogir
AL
IL
MC
Millbrae
165
Facility 165
CA AVG 103
Rank #274 / 1,645
Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 58
Rank #111 / 2,057
29
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,264 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #466 / 1,452
-1201 Broadway-Operator LLC And Cadence Sl Millbrae LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Golden Age Care
AL
RESC
RC
Millbrae (Lomita Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 58
Rank #155 / 2,057
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,244 / 1,433
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #344 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Golden Age, IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Hearts at Millwood Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Millbrae
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 58
Rank #562 / 2,057
10
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Hearts At Millwood Rcfe IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Golden Age Care is located in Millbrae, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Age Care

What neighborhood is Golden Age Care in?

Golden Age Care is in the Lomita Park neighborhood of Millbrae.

Who is the owner of Golden Age Care?

Golden Age Care is legally operated by Golden Age, Inc, and administered by Alex Zitser.

Is Golden Age Care in a walkable area?

Golden Age Care has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Golden Age Care?

Golden Age Care's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Golden Age Care been in business?

Golden Age Care has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Golden Age Care?

No, Golden Age Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Golden Age Care?

Alex Zitser is the administrator of Golden Age Care.

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