Large community · Licensed for 180 · Millbrae
Magnolia of Millbrae
201 Chadbourne Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030Licensed since 1999
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Languages spoken: EnglishReported on Caring.com · September 9, 2026
- Licensed for 180: a large care communityThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 180 residents
- Hospiceup to 9 residents
Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.
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 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HOSPICE WAIVER FOR NINE(9) RESIDENTS. LICENSEE CHANGE EFFECTIVE DATE 6/30/2010.
985 - RCFE / HOSPICE
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.
Assisted living
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Preventive health screenings
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Diabetes care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Independent living
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Secured building entry
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Companion care
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
As needs change
Medicines
Level of medication service: reminders only
Caring.com · September 9, 2026
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 9 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Magnolia of Millbrae: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$7,000a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
Costs & moving in
What the base rate includesBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Term of the admission agreementMonth to month
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Payment methodsCheck · Credit card
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Monthly cost breakdownWith a studio and basic help · room, care and fees$7,000likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$7,000this 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 $7,000–$7,600
- $7,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $7,000–$11,150
- $9,500
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.
Rates at nearby homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,995 to $8,700
9 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,100–$7,550.
- The TrousdaleBurlingame · 0.4 mi · Large community$7,237Listed on its own website · assisted living, starting rate · seen October 5, 2026
- Oakmont of BurlingameBurlingame · 0.4 mi · Large community$4,200Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Cadence MillbraeMillbrae · 0.9 mi · Large community$2,995Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Joyful ChapterSouth San Francisco · 3.8 mi · Large community$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- The Peninsula RegentSan Mateo · 4.0 mi · Large community$5,776Listed on its own website · single occupancy · seen October 5, 2026
- The StratfordSan Mateo · 4.5 mi · Large community$7,900Listed on its own website · starting room rate · seen October 27, 2026
- Westborough RoyaleSouth San Francisco · 4.6 mi · Large community$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living studio · seen September 9, 2026
- Aegis Living San FranciscoSouth San Francisco · 4.7 mi · Large community$5,928Listed on its own website · private apartments, starting at · seen October 27, 2026
- Sunrise of San MateoSan Mateo · 4.7 mi · Large community$8,700Listed on its own website · studio · seen October 27, 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.
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 (15)Private rooms · Building type · Private bathroom
Private rooms
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Building typeApartment building
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Private bathroom
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Outdoor spaceGarden
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Room typesFireplaces (Some apartment homes have fireplaces and balconies) · Balconies (Some apartment homes have fireplaces and balconies) · Two-bedroom, two-bath apartment home · One-bedroom apartment · Two-bedroom apartment · Apartments · and 5 more
Fireplaces · Balconies — reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Two-bedroom, two-bath apartment home · One-bedroom apartment · Two-bedroom apartment · Apartments · Two bedroom / two bath apartment home · One bedroom / one bath apartment home — reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Two Bedroom · One Bedroom — reported on Seniorly · source dated August 24, 2026.
Studio — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasCongregate areas · Courtyards · Conference room · Chef's demonstration kitchen · Arts and crafts studio · Game room · and 3 more
Congregate areas · Courtyards · Conference room · Chef's demonstration kitchen · Arts and crafts studio · Game room · Billiards · Dining room — reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Indoor Common Areas — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Kitchenette in the unit
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Private space for family visits
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Bath tubsReported no
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
LaundryIn unit
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Housekeeping frequencyWeekly
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
AmenitiesHeated pool · Spa · Sundries · Sweet Shop · Ice cream parlor · Bistro · and 9 more
Heated pool · Spa · Sundries · Sweet Shop · Ice cream parlor · Bistro · Full-service salon and barber shop · Conference room · Chef's demonstration kitchen · Arts & crafts studio · Game room and billiards · Heated pool and spa — reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Swimming Pool · Hot Tub Spa · Piano lounge — reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Salon or barber
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food (12)Dining style · Special diets supported · Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen
Dining styleRestaurant style
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Special diets supportedHeart healthy
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Meals are cooked in the home's own kitchen
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Snacks available
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Residents choose between options at each meal
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Dishes the home names, on a published menu or in its own description of its foodDesserts
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Meal timesBreakfast · Dinner
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Family may eat with the resident
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Places to eat on siteSweet Shop · Classically-appointed dining room
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Residents can cook in their own unit
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Dining atmosphereCourteous staff attend to every dining detail.
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day (8)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered · Activities tailored to the individual
The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itEvery day, you'll find an entertaining variety of concerts, lectures and activities within the community.
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Activity types offeredMillbrae Farmer's Market · Walks in the park · Coffee breaks · Shopping · Movies · Errands · and 56 more
Millbrae Farmer's Market · Walks in the park · Coffee breaks · Shopping · Movies · Errands · Local special events · Scenic adventures · Lunch outings · Shopping malls · Festivals · Concerts · Lectures · Activities · Symphony · Performances · Museums · Sporting events · Sightseeing · Special events · Birthday parties · Adventurous outings · Daily happy hour · Entertainment · Socializing · Renewing and discovering interests · Mingling with friends · Latte breaks · Lunches · Favorite festivals · The symphony · Sightseeing by the Bay · Shopping and lunch · Surprise entertainment · Happy Hour — reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Holiday celebrations · Monthly birthday celebrations · Happy hours · Health and wellness programs and activities · Social and cultural events · Educational health seminars · Walking excursions · Holiday and monthly Birthday celebrations · Complimentary happy hours · Concert and lecture series · Blood pressure screening · Stimulating pursuits — reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Birthday celebrations · Daily Happy Hours with libations, appetizers and entertainment · Stimulating events · Unique outings · Special event parties · Everyday activities — reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Activities On-site — reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Arts and crafts · Literary Activities/Programs · Educational Activities/Programs · Music activities · Tabletop & Other Games/Programs · Provides a wide array of excursion. (Bay Area cultural events · Social gatherings · Educational program) — reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities tailored to the individual
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Activities in the evening
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Exercise or fitness programFitness programs · Strength and tone classes · Core classes · Balance classes · Water exercises · Aerobics · and 9 more
Fitness programs · Strength and tone classes · Core classes · Balance classes · Water exercises · Aerobics · Balance · Strength · Agility · Fitness activities · Core and balance classes · Water exercises and aerobics · Walking excursions · Fitness exercises — reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
General fitness — reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services off site
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Faith, culture & language (1)Languages spoken by caregivers
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish
Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence (1)Residents may bring a pet
Residents may bring a pet
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved (10)Events the home invites families to · Transport for shopping and errands · Tour scheduling link
Events the home invites families to
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Transport for shopping and errands
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
- Open on the website
Tour scheduling link
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Neighborhood or area namedDowntown Millbrae
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
- Open on the website
URL of floor plans
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Transport for group outings
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
- Open on the website
Contact form
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
SettingUrban
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Transportation
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Transit lines namedBARTClose to
Reported on themagnolia.com · source dated September 29, 2026.
Where it is
201 Chadbourne Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center, Burlingame CampusHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.5 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).
Open directionsThe 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 #415600154 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 8 of 9 documents
Complaint outcomes in these 36 months, in the state’s words: 1 “Unfounded”.
20261 state visit · 1 document
Apr 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 4/6/2026, LPA Grace Donato made an unannounced annual visit to the facility. LPA met with Administrator, Assistant Executive Director Charito Amoranto. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed for age range 60 and over. All may be non-ambulatory. License is approved up to 9 hospice residents. LPA toured the facility and a random sample of resident rooms, common areas, activity areas and kitchen area. LPA observed some residents were at different activity rooms. All apartments have emergency pull cords in the bedroom and restrooms. The facility swimming pool is secured. Hot water was also tested in the resident rooms and the temperature was at 110 deg F. Facility has evacuation chairs on stair wells. Facility has sprinkler system. All fire extinguishers have been checked and current. Resident bedrooms and bathrooms were observed to be in good repair equipped with grab bars and non-skid floors. There is adequate amount of food, 2 days for perishables and & 7 days non-perishable. Emergency drills are done every month. Six resident records and six staff records were reviewed. Resident records are updated, complete and signed. Staff records are complete, with training logs. Medication review was done, and all medications are accounted for, and centrally stored medication records are updated. LPA received the following documents: Certificate of Liability Insurance, LIC610E & LIC500. No deficiencies are cited at this time. Report is reviewed and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 6, 2026
20254 state visits · 5 documents
Sep 23, 2025Complaint investigation reportUnfounded
Allegation investigated: - Staff are confining resident to room
On 09/23/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit in order to deliver findings regarding the allegation received. LPA met with both Administrator - Lola Borego and Assistant Executive Director - R.N. Charito Amoranto and explained the purpose of today's visit. During the investigation, LPA interviewed staff, residents, and made observations were made of the residents room. Per interviews conducted the resident denies being locked in their room. Room can be unlocked by turning the door handle from the inside of the room. The door can be locked from both inside and outside but can always be opened from the inside by turning the handle. Based on interviews with staff the room is locked when staff exit the room per resident's request. This allegation is unfounded. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging, Staff are confining resident to room. We have found that the complaint was unfounded, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened and/or is without a reasonable basis. We have therefore dismissed the complaint. Report is reviewed with Administrator - Lola Borego and Assistant Executive Director - R.N. Charito Amoranto. Facility is provided a copy during today's visit. Unfoundedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2025 · control 14-AS-20250724085454
Sep 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - IncidentReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Incident
On 09/23/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an uannounced case management visit in order to deliver findings regarding the allegation received. LPA met with both Administrator - Lola Borego and Assistant Executive Director - R.N. Charito Amoranto and explained the purpose of today's visit. LPA Vado conducted a case management visit to discuss the incident report received on 09/22/2025 regarding bed bugs in the facility. The bedbugs are isolated to only one room. The resident has been moved to another room and all the resident's clothing and personal belongings are treated and moved along with the resident to the new room. The resident's room is being treated by a commercial pest control company. Findings so far show no spread of the bugs to any other units. Resident will be moved back after the room has been cleared by pest control of any more bugs. No citations issued. Report is reviewed with Administrator - Lola Borego and Assistant Executive Director - R.N. Charito Amoranto and a copy is provided on this day.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 23, 2025
Apr 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Other
On 4/11/2025, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced Case Management visit to deliver an immediate exclusionary letter for S1. LPA was greeted by Charito Amoranto, Assistant Executive Director and explained the purpose of the visit. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of the report along with the immediate exclusionary letter was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 11, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
On 03/11/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced case management - annual continuation visit. LPA met with assistant executive director Charito Amoranto and explained the purpose of today's visit. During today's visit LPA reviewed resident files at random and reviewed medications for residents. Per observations made files are current and medications are current as well. No citations issued on this day. LPA reviewed this report with Charioto Amoranto and provided a copy of this report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 11, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 03/06/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection. LPA met with the administrator Lola Borrego and explained the purpose of today's visit. The facility is licensed for age range 60 and over. All may be non-ambulatory. License is approved up to 9 hospice residents. 4 are currently on hospice at this time. This is a 5 story facility. The ground floor primarily consists of the dining room, kitchen, game room, hair salon, exercise room, pool, whirlpool, library arts and crafts room, and library. Facility emergency food supply is located also on the ground floor in a large storage room Emergency water is available as well. Facility is equipped with diesel powered emergency backup generator as well also located on the ground floor in an outside area. Floors 1 through 4 are resident living units. Resident population is mixed with assisted living and independent living residents. The facility does not have any dementia residents. Residents rooms on each floor consists of 1 or 2 bedroom apartments. 4 apartments are inspected. All apartments in the facility contains a kitchen, full bathroom, and stacked washer and dryer. Apartments 140, 221, 331, and 409 had water temperature measured. All temperatures recorded between 107F to 120F. All apartments have emergency pull cords in the bedroom and restrooms. Facility does have a pendant call system for those residents that wish to have them. Each apartment also has its own thermostat for residents to use to heat their apartment. There are 2 enclosed courtyards observed and both are in good repair with tables and chairs. The facility swimming pool is secured and residents are required to be buzzed into the swimming area. Cameras are posted in common areas through out the facility. Emergency routes are free and clear of any obstructions. On the fourth floor of all stairwells there are stair chairs in the event of an emergency. Carbon monoxide detectors are installed in all apartments including smoke detectors and fire sprinklers. Fire extinguishers are observed through out the facility with inspection tags dated 10/23/2024. The facility is fully equipped with fire sprinklers through out. Facility conducts emergency drills monthly. Last drill conducted is logged on 02/18/2025. Continued on next page... Page 2 Kitchen is observed to be fully stocked with 2 day fresh food supply and fully stocked freezer. Emergency food supplies are in place. Ansul and hood system are clean and serviced regularly. All kitchen appliances and washing machines are functioning. Laundry room is observed on the ground floor to be fully operational, clean, and organized. Medications, medical kit, and sharps are stored in locked medication room on 1st floor not accessible to residents. temperature is maintained, passageways are clear, and lighting is sufficient for comfort and safety. Toilet and bathing facilities are equipped with grab bars and nonskid flooring material. Hygiene supplies are in place. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed. LPA reviewed staff files on this day which appear to be current. Staff training records are observed to be current and in place. Administrator certificate for Lola Borrego is observed as current expiring 05/12/2026. Inspection will be completed at a later date to review resident records and medications. The following updated forms are requested to be submitted to CCLD by 03/13/2025: • Copy of updated Administrator Certificate • Copy of facility's liability insurance • LIC308 Designation of responsible staff person • LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan • LIC500 Staff Schedule • Copy of control of property or current lease Report is reviewed with administrator Lola Borrego and a copy is provided on this day.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 6, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
May 8, 2024Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
To complete annual inspection of 4/12/24, LPA Jeung reviewed staff records--including training--and reviewed clients' admission agreements. In addition, medication discrepancies pertaining to supplements observed on 4/12/24 have been resolved for client #3. No deficiencies of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 are observed. Facility is operating in substantial compliance.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 8, 2024
Apr 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
LPA Audrey Jeung toured facility, which consists of 1 and 2 bedroom assisted living and independent living apartments on four floors of this 5- story community. Several apartments are inspected. All apartments have kitchen and washer and dryer. Common rooms--dining room, game room, hair salon, exercise room, pool, whirlpool, library arts and crafts room, library--are located on ground floor, where there are 2 enclosed courtyards. The pool is secured. There are no accessible bodies of water or fire safety hazards observed. Operable carbon monoxide detectors are installed in apartments. Medications and sharps are stored in locked medication room on 2nd floor--inaccessible to clients--a comfortable temperature is maintained, passageways are clear, and lighting is sufficient for comfort and safety. Hot water temperature checked at 107 degrees F in 2nd floor room. Toilet and bathing facilities are equipped with grab bars and nonskid flooring material and hygiene supplies are maintained. Food supply and first-aid kit are inspected. Emergency signal system is installed in each apartment--in bedroom and bathroom--and transmits visual and audible signal to reception desk as well as 4 administrative offices. Criminal record clearances or exemptions for facility staff or other individuals who have client contact have been reviewed. Food service staff have current safe food handling certifications, including food and beverage director and executive chef. Quarterly reviews are completed by a registered dietician and reports are maintained; copies of last 2 reports are given to LPA. Lola Borrego and Charito Amoranto are certified RCFE administrators (x 5/24 and (10/24) that oversee facility operations. Some client files and medications records are reviewed. Staff records, including training, will be reviewed at a later date. Updated Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E) is provided to LPA. The following information is requested to be submitted to CCL by 4/26/24 - Facility sketch (floor plan) - Proof of current liability insurance (including coverage limits) - LIC 309 Administrative Organization No deficiencies are cited today. Annual inspection to be completed at a later date.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 12, 2024
Earlier years2023 · 1 document
20231 state visit · 1 document
Oct 7, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Victoria Brown arrived unannounced to conduct a Required - 1 Year visit on 10/7/23 at 10:30AM. LPA met with Lola Borrego, Administrator and stated the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed for a capacity of 180 non-ambulatory residents of which 9 may receive hospice care services. There are 4 residents receiving hospice services at this time. The Administrator Certificate was observed for Lola Borrego which expires 5/12/24. LPA observed residents and conversed with them during this visit. LPA toured and inspected the physical plant inside and outside to ensure there are no safety hazards to residents. The most recent emergency drill was conducted 9/11 /23. LPA observed 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables. The temperature inside the facility was observed to be at 72.3*F which is within the required range of 68-85*F. The hot water temperature was measured at 114.4*F which is within the required range of 105-120*F. LPA observed fire extinguisher(s), pull alarm system, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in the facility. LPA observed the centrally stored medications area to be locked and inaccessible to residents. The first aid kit contained the required items such as sterile dressings, bandages, adhesive tape, scissors, tweezers, thermometers, antiseptic solution and guide. LPA observed 3 staff files and 3 resident files and conducted interviews during this visit. Upon a file review the following items were discussed to be submitted with any changes annually: Any Addendums to the Infection Control Plan, Designation of Facility Responsibility (LIC308), Personnel Report (LIC500) to include the Administrator presence in the facility, Administrator Certificate-Updated, Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E), and Liability Insurance. Per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies are being cited. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of the report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 7, 2023
137 of 180 beds were occupied at the September 23, 2025 state visit — a count on that day, not an opening.
License holder
Magnolia of Millbrae, Inc., licensed since 1999.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1999, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 9
- Total complaints
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 1999, 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 home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 1 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 2 |
| Total complaints | 1 | 6 |
“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
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Magnolia of Millbrae
Is Magnolia of Millbrae licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Magnolia of Millbrae licensed for?
180 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Magnolia of Millbrae been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1999, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 9 state visits over the same years.
Is Magnolia of Millbrae still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Magnolia of Millbrae cost?
$7,000 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 21 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Mateo County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,988 to $8,025 a month, and the middle figure is $6,274 (n = 21 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.
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 Magnolia of Millbrae 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 Magnolia of Millbrae, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center, Burlingame Campus is 0.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Magnolia of Millbrae keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 9 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Magnolia of Millbrae license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “MAGNOLIA OF MILLBRAE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #415600154. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 180 residents — a large community, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Magnolia of Millbrae, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 1999, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 9 state inspection visits since 1999, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1999, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 9 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1999, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 6, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Starting rate
$7,237 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 5, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Starting rate
$4,200 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On 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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Starting rate
$6,795 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$6,500 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,650 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,650–$6,950On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$5,400 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$7,100On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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