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.
About this community
Occupancy
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.
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
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• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (75% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
| 4 | 16 | This facility has 75% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 75% better |
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Complaint visits
| 0 | 13 | 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. |
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Other visits
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
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?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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1.4 miles from city center
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.
| Spring Lake Village | MC NH AL IL | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679 | No | A+ | 13 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| San Francisco Towers | MC NH AL IL | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 350 | No | - | 99 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Reutlinger Community | MC AL IL NH SNF | Danville | 120 | No | A+ | 30 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| OakView Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63 | No | A+ | 20 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home | MC | Millbrae | 6 | 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?
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