Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Golden Age Care
Assisted Living in Millbrae
Golden Age Care
Assisted Living in Millbrae
Conveniently located in the vibrant neighborhood of Millbrae, CA, Golden Age Care is a senior living community designed for seniors seeking a supportive and enriching lifestyle through assisted living. Golden Age Care provides top-quality respite care in attractive, comfortable accommodations, a 24-hour responsive team, and assistance, ensuring that residents experience a warm and caring environment.
At Golden Age Care, all residents are encouraged to be in control of all aspects of their lives, whatever their needs. With amenities including housekeeping, laundry services, balanced nutritious meals, emergency call systems, a garden with a park-like setting, and medication monitoring, residents find the comforts of a family-like environment where they can enjoy life to the fullest as they approach a new phase of living.
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
21 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 91 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
6 / 6
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 23, 2004
CountySan Mateo
RCFE Number415600471
Golden Age Care is legally operated by Golden Age, Inc, and administrated by Zitser, Alex.
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Golden Age Care
Assisted Living
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 worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (167% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at California avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (167% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at California avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
Latest Inspection
July 21, 2025
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 10 | This facility has total citations in line with the California average (10 vs. California avg 10).— At avg |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 8 | 3 | This facility has 167% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (8 vs. California avg 3).↑ 167% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 4).↓ 50% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 13).↓ 100% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated immediate health and safety risks related to medication storage, cleaning supplies, and emergency preparedness. The most recent inspection on July 21, 2025, cited two deficiencies for unlocked medications and cleaning supplies stored below a resident bathroom sink. Earlier inspections flagged four deficiencies in July 2024, including excessively high water temperature, missing disaster drill logs, and staff lacking current first aid or CPR training.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Golden Age Care is located in Millbrae, California.
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1.7 miles from city center
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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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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