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Heritage Residential Care is a devoted, family-owned network of care homes driven by the mission of providing exceptional care to the seniors within our community. Founded initially in 1988 by two distinguished physicians, the core purpose of Heritage Residential Care has remained unwavering: to realize their vision of delivering high-quality senior care within a homely environment. With the option of choosing from four well-situated facilities in the serene neighborhoods of San Mateo and Millbrae, California, seniors can confidently explore and select the perfect residence that offers a genuine sense of belonging and comfort. Peace of mind for the seniors and their families remains the foremost priority here.
Heritage Residential Care takes immense pride in assuring seniors and their families that their loved ones are in the best of hands. Under their care and guidance, independence in daily activities is actively encouraged. When seniors face this crucial crossroads in decision-making, Heritage Residential Care stands as a beacon of ease and reassurance, offering a secure and cost-effective alternative to other, more expensive care options. At Heritage Residential Care, their highly knowledgeable staff and caregivers have extended exceptional senior care to numerous individuals in the welcoming communities of Millbrae and San Mateo, California. Their facilities, accommodating 6-bed and 12-bed homes, are thoughtfully placed in tranquil and peaceful neighborhoods, ensuring a serene environment for the residents.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Heritage Residential Care is legally operated by Almacare Inc, and administrated by Villarose Gratuito.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. We don't score profiles with fewer than 3 inspections on record because a small inspection history reads as "below average" on every count-based metric — that would over-reward a facility just for being new.
Limited inspection history. Not enough information to score against the California benchmark.
California assisted living residences benchmark: B- 81/100
Inspection score not available. Not enough information to score against the California benchmark.
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.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 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
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 1 | 16 | This facility has 94% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 94% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 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. |
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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.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms
Staff to Resident Ratio: 1 Staff : 3 Residents
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1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from San Mateo's city center to Heritage Residential Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.06 miles to nearest hospital (San Mateo Medical Center)
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Heritage Residential Care is located in San Mateo, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Atria Park of San Mateo |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Mateo (East San Mateo) | 175
Facility
175
CA AVG
103
Rank
#234 / 1658 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
CA AVG
57
Rank
#741 / 2093 | 4 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1230 / 1397 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1074 / 1164 | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
13
Rank
#262 / 1487 |
42.3%
Facility
42.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1316 / 1368 | Wg Hillsdale Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Stratford |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | San Mateo (Downtown) | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
103
Rank
#802 / 1658 | Yes |
98
Facility
98
CA AVG
57
Rank
#13 / 2093 | 3 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#889 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#392 / 1487 |
89.6%
Facility
89.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#290 / 1368 | Sunrise Stratford Gp & LP; Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt | Private / Shared Rooms |
| Sunrise of San Mateo |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Mateo (Central San Mateo) | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
103
Rank
#885 / 1658 | Yes |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2093 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 25
Facility
25
CA AVG
13
Rank
#235 / 1487 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#624 / 1368 | Szr San Mateo LLC; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Heritage Residential Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | San Mateo (Beresford Park) | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1312 / 1658 | No |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2093 | - | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | - |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#423 / 1368 | Almacare Inc | Private / Shared Rooms |
Heritage Residential Care is in the Beresford Park neighborhood of San Mateo.
The legal owner and operator of Heritage Residential Care is Almacare Inc.
Heritage Residential Care has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Heritage Residential Care's occupancy is 83%.
Villarose Gratuito is the administrator of Heritage Residential Care.
Heritage Residential Care has 12 beds.
Heritage Residential Care has no recently reported deficiencies or citations.
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