Pricing ranges from
    $5,166 – 6,199/month

    Millbrae Board and Care Home

    815 Murchison Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030
    • Assisted Living

    Friendly compassionate staff; home-like atmosphere

    I feel peace of mind knowing my loved one is well taken care of here. The staff and management are incredible-friendly, compassionate, and supportive-and the clean, bright, home-like, family-friendly atmosphere (dogs on site!) makes it warm and welcoming; we even sit and have lunch together, so I happily recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    5.00·(3)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Home-like, welcoming atmosphere
    • Clean, bright facility
    • Provides peace of mind
    • Residents well taken care of
    • Family-friendly environment
    • Communal dining (able to sit and have lunch together)
    • Friendly staff and supportive management
    • Pets on site (dogs)
    • Highly recommended by reviewers
    • Warm and wonderful overall environment

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Millbrae Board and Care Home are uniformly positive. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize a strong sense of comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Phrases such as "feels like home," "peace of mind," and multiple endorsements that they "would recommend" indicate consistently high overall approval from the people who left these summaries.

    Care quality and staff: The most prominent theme is the quality of the staff and the care they provide. Reviews describe staff as compassionate, incredible, warm, friendly, and supportive. Multiple entries note that residents are "well taken care of," and the presence of "supportive care" and "compassionate staff" suggests attentive, personalized assistance. The repeated mention of "peace of mind" implies that families or residents perceive reliability and trustworthiness in daily caregiving.

    Facilities and atmosphere: Reviewers consistently describe the physical environment in positive terms: "home-like atmosphere," "clean and bright," and "welcoming environment." The combination of these descriptors paints a picture of a small, residential-style setting rather than an institutional feel. The presence of dogs on site is mentioned as a notable feature, reinforcing the home-like, comforting atmosphere and likely contributing to residents' emotional well-being.

    Dining, social life, and family orientation: A clear pattern is the emphasis on family-friendly social interaction. Reviewers highlight that residents are "able to sit and have lunch together," suggesting communal meals and opportunities for socialization. The repeated use of "family-friendly" and "welcoming" indicates that the home promotes shared, family-style activities and a sense of community among residents, visitors, and staff.

    Management and recommendations: Management is described positively, with reviewers noting "management positive" and an overall supportive administrative presence. Combined with the praise for staff and the frequent recommendation of the home, this suggests competent leadership and operational consistency. Several reviews explicitly state they would recommend the facility, which reinforces trust in both care practices and management.

    Notable patterns and limitations: Across the provided summaries there are no explicit complaints or negative themes; the cons list is empty because reviewers did not report problems in these summaries. That uniform positivity is informative but also a limitation: the set of comments is small and narrowly focused on certain strengths (staff, atmosphere, cleanliness, pets, communal dining). The reviews do not address some operational areas such as pricing, staffing ratios, medical or clinical expertise for complex needs, activity schedules beyond communal meals, safety protocols, or long-term care outcomes. Those omissions do not imply problems, but they are gaps to consider when forming a comprehensive assessment. In summary, based on these reviews Millbrae Board and Care Home appears to deliver warm, homelike, and well-maintained care with compassionate staff and a family-oriented environment, though additional information would be needed to evaluate clinical capacity, costs, and other operational details.

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    Location

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    Millbrae Board and Care Home is located at 815 Murchison Dr, Millbrae, CA, 94030.

    About Millbrae Board and Care Home

    Millbrae Board and Care Home sits in the Millbrae Highlands neighborhood on Murchison Drive, where it's been serving seniors for over 34 years under the care and ownership of Ms. Elena Madriaga. The home keeps a small, close-knit feeling since only six residents live there at a time, and staff outnumber residents three to six depending on the day, so everyone gets attention and care that fits what they need, especially those dealing with dementia, needing assisted living, or even hospice care. The place has a homey, group-living setup with each person having a private or semi-private room, which they can decorate to their own taste, and the rooms stay bright, clean, and comfortable, helping them to relax and feel safe.

    Caregivers give help all day and night with things like bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, getting around, and reminders or help with taking medicine. The staff, most of whom have many years of experience, stay active in their training so they understand both medical care and how to help seniors who need extra attention. They also set up activities and events-movie nights, a book room, craft sessions, fitness programs, animal therapy, music therapy, and board games-to keep people engaged and happy. Residents often use the garden and yard to get fresh air, and there are quiet walking paths and chances to socialize, like during game nights and community meals, or when loved ones drop by for lunch.

    Meal service always includes three homemade dishes a day, with an eye on healthy eating, so folks get good nutrition while staff can make changes if someone needs a special diet for things like diabetes, allergies, or high blood pressure. The home lines up with doctors, pharmacies, and hospitals, and helps with transportation to appointments, shopping, worship, or other outings. There's an emergency alert system, help with laundry, and a mobile hairdresser who stops by for grooming or haircuts. Amenities vary but may include a Jacuzzi, sauna, or salon services when available. For independent seniors, there's support to enjoy a regular lifestyle, and for those who need more help, personalized care plans shift as needs change.

    Millbrae Board and Care Home follows strict rules set by the Department of Social Services, carries license #410508756, and maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau for its focus on safety, respect, and trust. The atmosphere stays friendly and warm, with a simple focus on helping each person enjoy a good quality of life no matter where they are in their journey.

    People often ask...

    Millbrae Board and Care Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,166 per month.

    Millbrae Board and Care Home offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 5 photos of Millbrae Board and Care Home on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 815 Murchison Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030.

    No, Millbrae Board and Care Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number410508756
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeMADRIAGA, ELENA
    EffectiveApril 26th, 1991
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    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    04 Mar 2026Inspection
    Observed a two-story home with ground-level resident rooms; four residents and three staff were present; no citations were issued; last disaster drill was 12/27/2025; administrator certificate valid through 11/10/2026; safety systems, fire extinguishers, detectors, and locked medications were in place.
    05 Mar 2025Inspection
    Observed a clean, safe living environment with functioning safety systems; no deficiencies were cited.
    23 Apr 2024Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies in California regulations; safety and resident care appeared satisfactory.

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