Millbrae Board and Care Home

    815 Murchison Dr, Millbrae, CA, 94030
    5.0 · 3 reviews
      AnonymousCurrent/former resident
      5.0

      Compassionate care feels like home

      I feel completely at home here - the staff are incredible, compassionate and friendly, management is positive, and the care is genuinely supportive. The place is warm, clean and bright, family-friendly (we even sit and have lunch together), dogs on site, and I'm well taken care of with real peace of mind; I highly recommend it.

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      5.00 · 3 reviews

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      • 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 review

      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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      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.

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