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Mills Estate VillaLicense #415600033 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareMills Estate VillaLicense #415600033 · 1733 California Drive, Burlingame, CA · (650) 692-0600Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Starting rate$6,795/mo

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See costs

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Mid-size home · Licensed for 47 · Burlingame

Mills Estate Villa

1733 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010 · Licensed since 1996

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Mills Estate Villa

Overview

Starting rate

$6,795 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog and FilipinoReported on Seniorly · August 24, 2026
  • Ways to pay: Private payReported on Caring.com · September 9, 2026

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 47 residents
  • Hospiceup to 15 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 15 residents

Not on file: dementia approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 YEARS AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. 15 BEDRIDDEN RESIDENTS ALLOWED BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 15 RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

  • Respite / short-term stays

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Help with bathing or showering

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Assistance with transfers

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Works with residents’ own health care providers

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Diabetic / carbohydrate-controlled diet

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Incontinence care

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Low-sodium or cardiac diet available

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Works with hospice

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Medication management

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Diabetes care

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Mechanical lift (Hoyer / sit-to-stand) available

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Lift equipment namedHoyer lift

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Building is wheelchair accessible

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Emergency call system

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Fire sprinklers

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

As needs change

  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Accepts residents needing a two-person transfer — reported yes

    Seniorly · August 24, 2026

  • Medicines

    Level of medication service: reminders only

    Caring.com · September 9, 2026

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 15 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Mills Estate Villa: who is awake overnight and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$6,795a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Costs & moving in

  • Payment methodsCheck

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Private pay

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$6,795likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$6,795this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $6,795–$7,395
$6,795
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,795–$10,950
$9,295
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $5,500 to $7,500

$5,500$7,500

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,800–$7,100.

  • Advent Residential Home IIMillbrae · 0.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
  • Millbrae Paradise Care HomeMillbrae · 1.4 mi · Small home
    $7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
  • Elle's Care Home 2Millbrae · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sterling CourtSan Mateo · 2.5 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,350Listed on its own website · 1-bedroom apartment · seen October 5, 2026
  • Heritage ParkSan Mateo · 2.6 mi · Small home
    $7,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • George Anne HomeSan Mateo · 2.7 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Kimochi San MateoSan Mateo · 2.9 mi · Mid-size home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ahau Boarding Care HomeSan Bruno · 3.0 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • San Bruno Care HomeSan Bruno · 3.0 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

Rooms & the spaces they will use (12)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Shared / companion rooms
  • Private rooms

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor common space · Garden · Walking paths · Outdoor Common Areas

    Outdoor common space · Garden · Walking paths — reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

    Outdoor Common Areas — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared / companion rooms

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Common areasDining room · Arts room · Activity room · Indoor Common Areas

    Dining room · Arts room · Activity room — reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

    Indoor Common Areas — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Room typesPrivate · Shared Rooms

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • LaundryDone by staff

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Rooms come furnished

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Visitor parking

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Roll-in / accessible shower

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • AmenitiesMaintenance · Postal services · Move-in coordination · Beautician

    Maintenance · Postal services · Move-in coordination — reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

    Beautician — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Salon or barber

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (9)Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen · Vegetarian or vegan options · Snacks available
  • Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Snacks available

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Food allergy management

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • All-day or flexible dining

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Residents choose between options at each meal

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meal timesScheduled meals

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Meals served in the room

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (5)Activity types offered · Trips outside the home · Resident-run activities
  • Activity types offeredScheduled daily activities · Movie nights · Activities On-site

    Scheduled daily activities · Movie nights — reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

    Activities On-site — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Trips outside the home

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Resident-run activities

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Religious services at the home

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Activities coordinator on staff

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (2)LGBTQ-welcoming stated · Languages spoken by caregivers
  • LGBTQ-welcoming stated

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Spanish · Chinese · Tagalog · Filipino

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence (1)Residents may bring a pet
  • Residents may bring a petReported no

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (6)Support services for families · Transportation costs extra · Office or phone hours as published
  • Support services for families

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

  • Transportation costs extra

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Office or phone hours as publishedMon-Fri 9am-5pm

    Reported on Network of Care · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Public transit access claimed

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Transport for group outings

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Transportation

    Reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.

Where it is

1733 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center, Burlingame CampusHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.2 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #415600033 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Feb 4, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On February 4, 2026 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Murial Han conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon entry, LPA met with the administrator and LPA explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA toured the facility with the administrator . The facility is a two story building. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. The indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. LPA observed all bedrooms with emergency call buttons, adequate furniture, and sufficient lighting. Bathrooms/shower rooms and toilets have grab bars and non-skid mats. Hot water temperature in the kitchen, bathrooms, shower rooms and resident rooms were measured at 105-119 degrees F. LPA toured the kitchen and observed 2-days perishable and 7- days non-perishable present. Linen closet was reviewed. Bed sheets, linens, and towels were observed to be sufficient at this time. Medication was locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Facility is equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 1/26/2026. Fire drill records observed to be sufficient. At 11:15AM, during the tour of facility with the administrator, LPA observed medications for resident #1 (R1), resident #2 (R2), resident #3 (R3), resident #4 (R4) and resident #5 (R5) were removed from its original container and poured into covered small plastic cups with resident's room number on it. The med tech/shift manager Staff #1 (S1) stated that some of those residents were discharged therefore the medications were for destruction and S1 did not know the reason why those medications were removed from its original containers. The administrator observed and acknowledged that the medications should not have been removed from its original containers even for destruction. A review of (5) resident files was conducted and noted on the LIC 858. A review of (5) staff files was conducted and noted on the LIC 859. Based on observation, deficiency is cited under California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC 809D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. This report is reviewed and discussed with administrator. A copy of this report and the appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 4, 2026

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Nov 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

On 11/6/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Murial Han conducted an unannounced case management visit to follow-up on the elevator repair. LPA met with administrator, Delia Montano and explained the purpose of today's visit. On 10/30/2025, the administrator notified CCL that the elevator will undergo repair due to aging and is expected to be completed in about 2 weeks. The administrator submitted a plan of operation during the repair and a copy of the notification that was provided to the residents and their responsible parties. During today's visit, LPA did not observed construction work at the facility as the administrator explained that the physical structure of the elevator is fine and the repair is for the elevator controller. The administrator stated that additional staffing has been implemented during the repair for meal services, activities, etc. The administrator stated that they have informed the local fire department of the repair. The administrator provided a tour of the facility and demonstrated the meal service process for the residents on the 2nd floor. The activity director stated that there are activity programs on both floors during the repair. The administrator stated that the facility has hired several transportation companies to assist residents with going up and down the stairs for their medical appointments. LPA also observed 2 evacuation chairs on each side of the stairwell in case of emergency. No deficiency is cited today. This report is reviewed and discussed with the administrator, a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 6, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On January 21, 2025 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Murial Han conducted an unannounced annual inspection. Upon entry, LPA met with Resident Care Coordinator, Anne Tiquez and LPA explained the purpose of today's visit. The administrator arrived during the tour of the facility and assisted with the inspection. LPA toured the facility with the resident care coordinator and the administrator . The facility is a two story building. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. The indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. LPA observed all bedrooms with emergency call buttons, adequate furniture, and sufficient lighting. Bathrooms/shower rooms and toilets have grab bars and non-skid mats. Hot water temperature in the kitchen, bathrooms, shower rooms and resident rooms were measured at 105-115 degrees F. LPA toured the kitchen and observed 2-days perishable and 7- days non-perishable present. Linen closet was reviewed. Bed sheets, linens, and towels were observed to be sufficient at this time. Chemicals, toxins, and sharps objects were locked and inaccessible to residents. Facility is equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 2/2/2024. Fire drill records observed to be sufficient. During the tour in the kitchen with the resident care coordinator, LPA also observed the kitchen floor underneath the dishwater sinks appeared to be black with grease stains. In addition, LPA observed an opened carton of egg nog with an expiration date of January 11, 2025. At 9:35AM, during the tour of the facility with the resident care coordinator, LPA observed resident #2 (R2) with oxygen in the dining room with other residents and there was no "No Smoking - Oxygen in Use" sign around the area. According to the resident care coordinator, the "No-smoking - Oxygen in Use" signs are posted by the resident's rooms and not the dining room/dining area. At 9:56AM, during the tour of the facility with the resident care coordinator, LPA observed resident #1 has a bottle of Refresh eardrops at the bedside table. At 10:14 AM, during the tour of the facility with the administrator, LPA observed the medication cart consisted of little plastic containers of medications stored in a few big plastic boxes for the PM shift, HS shift, and AM shift for the following day. A review of (5) resident files was conducted and noted on the LIC 858. A review of (5) staff files was conducted and noted on the LIC 859. Based on observation, deficiency is cited under California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC 809D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. This report is reviewed and discussed with administrator and the resident care coordinator. A copy of this report and the appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 21, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Feb 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On February 14, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Murial Han conducted an unannounced annual inspection. LPA met with administrator and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA toured the facility with administrator. The facility is a two story building. No accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. The indoor and outdoor passageways were free of obstruction. LPA randomly toured 10 resident rooms at the facility. All bedrooms observed with emergency call buttons, adequate furniture, and sufficient lighting. Bathrooms/shower rooms and toilets have grab bars and non-skid mats. Hot water temperature in the kitchen, 2nd floor living/activity room, shower/bathrooms and resident rooms were measured at 105-113 degrees F. LPA toured the kitchen and observed 2-days perishable and 7- days non-perishable present. Linen closet was reviewed. Bed sheets, linens, and towels were observed to be sufficient. Medications are locked in the medication room on the 1st floor and inaccessible to residents in care. Chemicals, toxins, and sharps objects were locked and inaccessible to residents. Facility is equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Fire extinguisher was last serviced on 2/2/2024. Fire drill records observed to be sufficient. LPA reviewed 5 resident records that contained Admission Agreement, Appraisal Needs and Service Plan, Resident Identification information, Pre-appraisal assessment, and 1 out of 5 resident's medical assessment (LIC 602) was not updated. LPA reviewed 4 staff files and all of them contained personnel records, health screening, Abuse Statement, First Aide/CPR, Criminal Record Statement, fingerprint cleared, and training records. Based on observation, deficiency is cited under California Code of Regulations, Title, 22 cited on the LIC 809D. Failure to correct the deficiencies may result in civil penalties. This report is reviewed and discussed with administrator. A copy of this report and the appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 14, 2024

License holder

California Drive Partners, licensed since 1996.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1996, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
4
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 1996, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations01
Substantiated allegations02
Total complaints06

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 1,354 licensed larger communities (16+ beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Mills Estate Villa

Is Mills Estate Villa licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Mills Estate Villa licensed for?

47 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Mills Estate Villa been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1996, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Mills Estate Villa still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Mills Estate Villa cost?

$6,795 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 55 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Mateo County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $5,763 to $7,375 a month, and the middle figure is $6,500 (n = 55 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

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Does Mills Estate Villa take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by California Drive Partners, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center, Burlingame Campus is 0.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Mills Estate Villa keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 15 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Mills Estate Villa license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MILLS ESTATE VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #415600033. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 47 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to California Drive Partners, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 1996, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 1996, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1996, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1996, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is February 4, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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Licensed homes near this one in San Mateo County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.

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    Burlingame · 0.3 mi

    The Trousdale

    Large community · licensed for 140

    Starting rate

    $7,237 a month to start

    Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Burlingame · 0.3 mi

    Oakmont of Burlingame

    Large community · licensed for 97

    Starting rate

    $4,200 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Millbrae · 0.6 mi

    Magnolia of Millbrae

    Large community · licensed for 180

    Starting rate

    $7,000 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Burlingame · 0.5 mi

    Burlingame Senior Home 2

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,900 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,800–$7,250

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Millbrae · 0.6 mi

    Millbrae Board & Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,650 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,650–$6,950

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Millbrae · 0.6 mi

    Advent Residential Home II

    Mid-size home · licensed for 7

    Starting rate

    $6,500 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record

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