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Millbrae Paradise Care Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Millbrae, California

Licensed since 2024Licence #415601170
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Starting rate$7,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMarch 3, 2026CDSS inspection record
  • Licence holderSzb LLCSince 2024 · 2 licensed homes

Millbrae Paradise Care Home 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 since 2024. 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

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Quick answers about Millbrae Paradise Care Home

Is Millbrae Paradise Care Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Millbrae Paradise Care Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Millbrae Paradise Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Millbrae Paradise Care Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Millbrae Paradise Care Home cost?

$7,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living studio, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 54 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 = 54 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 Millbrae Paradise Care Home 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 Szb LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Szb LLC — at least 2 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center, Burlingame Campus is 1.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Millbrae Paradise Care Home 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.

Millbrae Paradise Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MILLBRAE PARADISE CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #415601170. 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 Szb LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is March 3, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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

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. 6 NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 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?”

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$7,500a month to start

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

Likely monthly total

$7,500a month

Likely $7,500–$8,100

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 · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$7,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living studio, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living studio. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • 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 $7,500–$8,100
$7,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $7,500–$11,600
$9,500

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living studio, seen September 9, 2026.

9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $5,500–$6,500.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 514 Anita Lane, 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 2024, the state has filed 4 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 3, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
4
Most recent visit
March 3, 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. Counts cover this licence since 2024.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202611020251102024220

The last 36 months — 4 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Mar 3, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 03/03/2026, Licensing program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced required - 1 year inspection. LPA met with administrator Sophia Chen and explained the purpose of today’s visit. Currently there are 5 residents and 2 caregivers present, one being the administrator. This is a single level facility with 6 bedrooms for residents. The facility is licensed for age 60 and over. 6 non-ambulatory. Hospice waiver granted for 3 residents. Currently there is one hospice resident. LPA Vado toured the facility both inside and outside. All outdoor and indoor passageway are free and clear of obstructions for emergency exit routes in case of fire or emergency. Facility's ambient temperature is comfortable for residents and LPA. No pools or bodies of water were observed during today's visit on the premises. LPA observed fresh food supplies and emergency one week of nonperishable and two (2) days of perishable foods as in place. There is a freezer located in the garage and a full refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen. Canned food supplies are primarily observed as stored in the garage. Knives are locked in the kitchen in a drawer and below the sink where cleaning supplies are also locked. Toxic chemicals are stored in the garage primarily and observed as locked. Laundry area is in the garage and both the washer and dryer are operational on this day. PPE and incontinence supplies are observed to be in place. Medications are locked in the kitchen in a large upper cupboard. Each resident room is observed to contain the required furniture as outlined in regulations. Facility has functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors through out the facility. LPA Observed a fire pull station located at the front of the facility near the front door. The facility is equipped with 2.5 bathrooms. Room 3 contains its own half bath. There are two other full bathrooms with showers in the facility. All are observed in good working order for resident use. Water temperature is tested at 130F in all three bathroom sinks. LPA observed the water heater that was recently serviced and it is turned down to its lowest setting. A fire extinguisher is observed in the kitchen with an inspection tag of 11/20/2024 but the dial indicates that the extinguisher is within the charged range. Continued on next page... Page 2 LPA observed resident linen supplies in closets as in place. All tubs/shower floors are equipped with non-skid mats when in use. Based on review of all resident files, and medications all items are current and logged accurately. Last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 11/2025 per records reviewed. Administrator certificate is observed to be current posted in the facility expiring 08/14/2027. Required signs are posted in the facility. The following updated forms are being requested to be received by 03/10/2026: • Copy of updated administrator certificate • Copy of facility's liability insurance • LIC308 Designation of responsible staff person • LIC500 Staff Schedule There are no citations issued during today's inspection visit both advisories and technical violation is observed on this day on the attached LIC9102TA and LIC9102TV reports . Report is reviewed with Sophia and a copy is provided on this day.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 3, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Jan 16, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 01/16/2024, Licensing program Analyst (LPA) Jaime Vado conducted an unannounced required - 1 year inspection. LPA met with Caregiver Siliilani Leleivuna and explained the purpose of today’s visit. Currently there are 6 residents and 2 caregivers present. During the visit caregiver called the administrator to inform her of LPAs presence. During the visit the administrator Sophia Chen arrived and met with LPA. This is a single level facility with 6 bedrooms for residents. The facility is licensed for age 60 and over. 6 non-ambulatory. Hospice waiver granted for 3 residents. Currently there are no hospice residents. LPA Vado toured the facility both inside and outside. All outdoor and indoor passageway are free and clear of obstructions for emergency exit routes in case of fire or emergency. Facility's ambient temperature is comfortable for residents and LPA. No pools or bodies of water were observed during today's visit on the premises. LPA observed fresh food supplies and emergency one week of nonperishable and two (2) days of perishable foods as in place. There is a freezer located in the garage and a full refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen. Canned food supplies are primarily observed as stored in the garage. Knives are locked in the kitchen in a drawer and below the sing cleaning supplies are locked. Toxic chemicals are stored in the garage primarily. Cleaning supplies and laundry soaps are also locked in the garage. Laundry area is in the garage and both the washer and dryer are operational. PPE and incontinence supplies are observed to be in place. Medications are locked in the kitchen in a large upper cubbard. Each resident room is observed to contain the required furniture as outlined in regulations. Facility has functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors through out the facility. LPA Observed a fire pull station located at the front of the facility near the front door. The facility is equipped with 2.5 bathrooms. Room 3 contains its own half bath. There are two other full bathrooms with showers in the facility. All are observed in good working order for resident use. Water temperature is tested at 110F in all three bathroom sinks. There are three fire extinguishers in the facility that is observed with inspection tags of 11/20/2024 Continued on next page... Page 2 LPA observed resident linen supplies in closets. All tubs/shower floors are equipped with non-skid mats when in use. Based on review of all resident files, and medications all items are current and logged accurately. Last fire/disaster drill was conducted on 10/17/2024 per records reviewed. Administrator certificate is observed to be current posted in the facility expiring 08/14/2025. Required signs are posted in the facility. The following updated forms are being requested to be received by 01/23/2025: • 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 copy of lease There are no citations issued during today's inspection visit. Report is reviewed with Sophia and a copy is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 16, 2025
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Feb 16, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Applicant SZB LLC has applied for RCFE licensure for 6 non-ambulatory elderly clients over age 59 in 6 rooms. Fire clearance has been approved. Facility is currently licensed and operating under the name Millbrae Paradise Retirement Home #410508755, which is reflected on application (LIC200). There are 5 residents present; no one is receiving hospice care. LPA Jeung toured facility and grounds of this one level facility. There are 6 private bedrooms--one with private half bathroom--staff room, 2 full bathrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen. There are 2 beds in staff room. Clothes washer and dryer are located in 2-car garage. The backyard is level, fenced and mostly paved, and there are 2 detached storage sheds. Medications and toxins are secured in locked cabinets in kitchen and garage, respectively. Hot water temperature is tested at 105 degrees in front bathroom. Food preparation and service items are present, as well as perishable and non-perishable fruits vegetables and protein. Supplies of bed and bath linens and hygiene products are observed. Sophia Chen is a certified administrator (x8/25). The following items are observed and must be addressed prior to licensure: 1. An internet access device dedicated for resident use--such as a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other device that can support real-time interactive applications, equipped with videoconferencing technology, including microphone and camera functions--must be maintained. (HSC 1569.319) 2. A set of keys--including all resident units, facility vehicles, all exit doors, all cabinets, cupboards or files that contain elements of the emergency and disaster plan, including, but not limited to, food supplies and protective shelter supplies--must be available to staff on each shift for use during an evacuation. (1569.695) 3. Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610E) must be updated to include corrected utility shut off and fire extinguisher locations. (Section 87212 Emergency Disaster Plan) LPA to be contacted upon completion of the above 3 items. Facility phone number is verified: 650/697-2201. Applicant shall not retain bedridden persons, as there is no fire clearance approval for bedridden residents. Client #5 is bedridden, per MD report. Component III RCFE orientation is reviewed with licensee/administrator Sophia Chen. RCFE licensure is pending at this time.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 16, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

COMP II by CAB successfully completed Method: Phone Call Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by presenting photo ID via phone. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Staff qualifications and responsibilities 3. Applicant and Administrator qualifications 4. Program policy: Abuse, admission agreement, medication management, reporting incidents to CCL, restricted & prohibited conditions 5. Grievances, Complaints, Community resources 6. Physical plant, food service 7. Application document review and technical assistance: Criminal record clearance, Health screening, Fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certificate, Administrator certificate, Financial verification, Pre-licensing inspection, Compliance history, Control of propertythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 23, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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

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 and the questions below stand in their place.

Who holds the licence

Szb LLC, licensed since 2024, operates 2 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.

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.

The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

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.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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