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Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home is located in the heart of Millbrae, CA, a charming and affordable senior living community that provides residents with excellent assisted living services and personalized care. With a focus on serving older adults suffering from mild memory loss, dementia and related disorders, Millbrae Paradise offers specialized memory care and a team of professional caregivers specifically trained to help older adults who require special assistance.
At Millbrae Paradise, amenities, services, and programs fit the individual needs of every resident, ensuring that their needs are met. Residents enjoy homestyle dining three times a day, on- and off-site activities to help them explore new hobbies or get involved in the community, and access to physical therapists and podiatrists for their mobility and physical well-being.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home is legally operated by Szb Llc, and administrated by Sophia Chen.
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.
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.
| 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
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 |
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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 assisted living residence (2 vs. CA 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.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies found during the January 16, 2025 annual inspection. Earlier, the February 16, 2024 prelicensing visit cited three deficiencies related to emergency keys, internet access for residents, and updating the Emergency Disaster Plan. No complaints were substantiated, and the facility maintained compliance with safety and documentation standards during its most recent review.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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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Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home is located in Millbrae, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Magnolia of Millbrae |
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. | Millbrae | 180 | Yes | 89 | 4 | 1 | - | 27 | 76.1% | A+ | Magnolia Of Millbrae, Inc. | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Cadence Millbrae by Cogir |
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.
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. | Millbrae | 165 | Yes | 93 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 84.8% | - | 1201 Broadway-Operator LLC;Cadence Sl Millbrae LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home |
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. | Millbrae | 6 | Yes | 51 | 2 | - | - | 2 | 83.3% | - | Szb LLC | Private Rooms |
| Hearts at Millwood Assisted Living |
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. | Millbrae | 6 | No | 75 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 100.0% | - | Hearts At Millwood Rcfe Inc | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Golden Age 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. | Millbrae (Lomita Park) | 6 | No | 91 | 3 | - | 8 | 21 | 100.0% | - | Golden Age, Inc | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
The legal owner and operator of Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home is Szb Llc.
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.
Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home's occupancy is 83%.
Sophia Chen is the administrator of Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home.
Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home has 6 beds.
(650) 697-2201 will put you in contact with the team at Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home.
Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home is in San Mateo County.
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