Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home

Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home

Overview of Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home

Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home provides assisted living and memory care from a single-story building on Anita Lane in Millbrae, California. Operating for 35 years, this small-scale residential facility features six private rooms and runs at an 83 percent occupancy rate. The single-level layout is configured to help residents with changing physical needs move around safely without dealing with stairs.

The surrounding neighborhood holds a walkability score of 51 out of 100, indicating that while a few tasks can be done on foot, most trips require a car. Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center is located about 4.4 miles away. Daily operations are managed by a full-time staff of five, with support from licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants, physical therapists, and podiatrists.

Care routines center on supporting seniors experiencing mild memory loss or dementia, and services include three daily home-cooked meals, localized transportation, and an open policy for companion pets. State oversight data shows a history of compliance with safety and medication guidelines, featuring a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.

Prospective residents can call the home directly to confirm availability for the remaining private room.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
5
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
35 years in operation Rank #67 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th 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: 51 / 100 Rank #1323 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1323rd 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #504 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 504th 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
5 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMarch 4, 2024
CountySan Mateo

Ownership & Operating Entity

Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home is legally operated by Szb LLC, and administered by Sophia Chen.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Staff Details

Total Employees
5
Full-Time Employees
5

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific Programscare for elderly suffering from mild memory loss, dementia and related disorders

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% 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. 012 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 100% 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. 416 This facility has had 75% fewer total inspections than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% 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. 24 This facility has had 50% fewer official inspections than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home

Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Millbrae's city center to Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.42 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center)

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Compare Memory Care around the area

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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. 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).
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.
Reata Glen
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Mission Viejo
840
Facility 840
CA AVG 103
Rank #2 / 1,645
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,042 / 2,057
10
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #605 / 1,507
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #664 / 1,452
B-Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
San Francisco Towers
MC
AL
IL
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #36 / 1,645
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 58
Rank #2 / 2,057
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Watermark at Napa Valley
MC
AL
IL
Napa
240
Facility 240
CA AVG 103
Rank #99 / 1,645
No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,323 / 2,057
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
77.5%
Facility 77.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #729 / 1,452
A+4055 Solano Ave Opco LLC And Atsc II LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Providence Place
MC
AL
RC
San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,237 / 1,645
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 58
Rank #66 / 2,057
7
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #247 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
C+Knop, Roman & Knop, GalinaStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home
MC
Millbrae
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,323 / 2,057
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #67 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
-Szb LLCPrivate Rooms

Frequently Asked Questions about Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home

Who is the owner of Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home?

Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home is legally operated by Szb LLC, and administered by Sophia Chen.

Is Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home in a walkable area?

Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home?

Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home's occupancy is 83%.

How long has Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home been in business?

Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home has been operating for approximately 35 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home?

Yes, Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home?

Sophia Chen is the administrator of Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home.

How many beds does Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home have?

Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home has 6 beds.

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