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
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.
• Total citations (100% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 0 | 12 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 4 | 16 | 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 |
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Complaint visits
| 0 | 13 | 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. |
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Other visits
| 2 | 7 | 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 |
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Official inspections
| 2 | 4 | 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?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home
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
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| 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 Ccrc | 1 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 Services | 1 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 LLC | Studio / 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, Galina | Studio / 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 LLC | 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%.
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.





