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.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1330 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1330th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #69 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1323rd out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 504th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
StatusLicensed
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.

Leadership

ContactMs. Miriana-Maria Saric, Owner

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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 96 out of 100. Letter grade A. 15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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.

Since 2024 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (75% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection March 3, 2026

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. 010 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 416 This facility has 75% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 75% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • March 3, 2026 annual inspection found no deficiencies and full compliance with all safety, medication, and fire standards.
  • January 16, 2025 annual inspection showed no citations with safe environment, proper medication storage, and accurate resident records.
  • February 16, 2024 prelicensing inspection cited three deficiencies including lack of resident internet access, emergency keys, and an outdated Emergency Disaster Plan.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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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

The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home
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Millbrae6 Yes - 51 Private 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%.

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.

Has Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home had any recent citations?

Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home has no recently reported citations.

Are there photos of Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home in the photo gallery on this page.

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