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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$6,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $5,600–$8,400
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitApril 21, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderAlmacare Inc.Since date not on file · 5 licensed homes
Heritage Royale is a small care home in Millbrae — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents. Bedridden care is not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Heritage Royale
Is Heritage Royale licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Heritage Royale licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Heritage Royale been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is Heritage Royale still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Heritage Royale cost?
$6,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $5,600–$8,400. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 55 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Mateo County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $5,750 to $7,000 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 in September 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.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Heritage Royale take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 Almacare Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Almacare Inc. — at least 5 on the state roster.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center, Burlingame Campus is 1.2 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Heritage Royale keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Heritage Royale license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “HERITAGE ROYALE”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #415601209. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Almacare Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
- 3 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 21, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 3 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR THREE (3).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
3 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
Care & day-to-day support
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.
Medication management
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$6,850a month to start
Likely $5,600–$8,400
From 10 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$6,850a month
Likely $5,600–$8,550
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Starting monthly rate$6,850likely $5,600–$8,400
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $5,600–$8,550
- $6,850
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,450–$11,500
- $8,850
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- 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 September 23, 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.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
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 community 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.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 10 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
10 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,500–$7,350.
- 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.
Show the 10 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Millbrae Paradise Care HomeMillbrae · 0.3 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Elle's Care Home 2Millbrae · 0.8 mi · Small home$5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Advent Residential Home IIMillbrae · 0.9 mi · Mid-size home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Mills Estate VillaBurlingame · 1.3 mi · Mid-size home$6,795Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- San Bruno Care HomeSan Bruno · 1.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Ahau Boarding Care HomeSan Bruno · 1.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Araville Residential Care Home IISan Bruno · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Home at CrestmoorSan Bruno · 2.7 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Access Care CenterSan Bruno · 2.8 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Westborough Manor 6San Bruno · 2.8 mi · Small home$6,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2 Henry Place, Millbrae, CA 94030Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2025, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated April 21, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 3
- Most recent visit
- April 21, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 0
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
Apr 21, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Post Licensing
On 04/21/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced pre-licensing inspection visit. LPA met with administrator Katie Eiseman and explained the purpose of today's visit. There are currently 5 residents and 2 staff working on this day. Administrator is present making it 2 staff in the facility at time of post-licensing inspection. This is a single level facility approved all residents to be non-amblatory and three hospice residents per the previous license. There are currently 2 residents under hospice care. Per fire clearance the facility is cleared for all non-ambulatory residents. The physical plant was toured inside and outside of the facility to ensure the safety of the residents. LPA observed the facility kitchen which is clean and observed appliances are in good repair. Knives are stored and locked in the kitchen in a drawer between the stove and refrigerator. Medications are observed to be locked in a lockable storage area in the office of the facility. Perishable and non-perishable food items are observed as in place. There are additional refrigerators and freezers in the garage area which also carry additional food supplies. First aid kit is observed as complete with required items located in the office area of the facility. LPA observed that there are multiple fire extinguishers in place inspected 08/19/2025, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors are observed in place through out the facility, and central heating system. PPE and additional food supplies are observed as in place. Laundry area is also observed as fully operational. Continued on next page... Page 2 Emergency exit routes are observed inside and outside to be free and clear of obstructions. Last emergency/disaster drill was conducted in 03/16/2026. Water temperature was measured at 114F in two common resident bathrooms and a private bathroom in Room 6. LPA observed resident rooms at random and all appeared clean, free of odors, and contained all the required furniture per regulatory recommendations. Three resident bedrooms contain access to a full bathroom. Resident linen supplies are observed as in place. Cleaning supplies are also observed as locked inaccessible to residents in care primarily being stored in the garage. There is a live in staff area for sleeping also located in the office. Facility does not handle resident monies. Resident files and staff files are reviewed as current. Medications are inspected and observed to be current and in order. Administrator certificate is observed to be current expiring on 01/07/2027. No citations issued during today's visit. Report is reviewed with Thomas Eiseman.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 21, 2026
Jan 7, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
On 01/07/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced pre-licensing inspection visit. LPA met with administrator Katie Eiseman and explained the purpose of today's visit. There are currently 5 residents and 2 staff working on this day. Administrator is present making it 3 staff in the facility at time of pre-licensing inspection. This is a single level facility approved all residents to be non-amblatory and three hospice residents per the previous license. Licensee informed LPA that she did alert CAB regarding maintaining the same number of hospice residents. Per fire clearance the facility is cleared for all non-ambulatory residents. There is one resident two residents on hospice at this time. The physical plant was toured inside and outside of the facility to ensure the safety of the residents. LPA observed the facility kitchen which is clean and observed appliances are in good repair. Knives are stored and locked in the kitchen in a drawer between the stove and refrigerator. Medications are observed to be locked in a lockable storage area in the office of the facility. Perishable and non-perishable food items are observed as in place. There are additional refrigerators and freezers in the garage area which also carry additional food supplies. First aid kit is observed as complete with required items located in the office area of the facility. LPA observed that there are multiple fire extinguishers in place inspected 08/19/2025, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors are observed in place through out the facility, and central heating system. PPE and additional food supplies are observed as in place. Laundry area is also observed as fully operational. Continued on next page... Page 2 Emergency exit routes are observed inside and outside to be free and clear of obstructions. Last emergency/disaster drill was conducted in 12/15/2025. Water temperature was measured at 112F in two common resident bathrooms and a private bathroom in a vacant resident room. LPA observed resident rooms at random and all appeared clean, free of odors, and contained all the required furniture per regulatory recommendations. Three resident bedrooms contain access to a full bathroom. Resident linen supplies are observed as in place. Cleaning supplies are also observed as locked inaccessible to residents in care primarily being stored in the garage. There is a live in staff area for sleeping also located in the office. Facility does not handle resident monies. Resident files and staff files are reviewed as current. Medications are inspected and observed to be current and in order. Administrator certificate is observed to be current expiring on 01/07/2027. No citations issued during today's visit. LPA Vado will inform CAB regarding the completion of this pre-licensing. Component III conducted on this day. Report is reviewed with Katie and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 7, 2026
Nov 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 6 COMP II Participants: EISEMAN, KATIE Interview Method: Telephone interview On 11/13/2025, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 13, 2025
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Almacare Inc., operates 5 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Heritage Park · San Mateo
- Heritage Inn · San Mateo
- Heritage Place · San Mateo
- Heritage Manor · Burlingame
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Rooms & the spaces they will use
Private bathroom
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Outdoor spaceOutdoor Common Areas
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasIndoor Common Areas
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food
Meals provided
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day
Activity types offeredActivities On-site
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Faith, culture & language
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved
Transportation costs extra
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Public transit access claimed
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in San Mateo County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Millbrae Family Care Home
Millbrae · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$5,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Millbrae Paradise Care Home
Millbrae · Small home · 0.3 mi away
$7,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Cadence Millbrae
Millbrae · Large community · 0.4 mi away
$2,995 a month to start · Listed by the home
Cedarhill Manor II
Burlingame · Small home · 0.4 mi away
$5,600 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Assisted livingHearts at Millwood Care Home
Millbrae · Small home · 0.5 mi away
$6,700 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Millbrae Assisted Living Home
Millbrae · Mid-size home · 0.5 mi away
$5,400 a month to start · Covelight estimate