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10 Best Nursing Homes in Golden Hills, CA

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Golden Hills is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 35 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Golden Hills, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Golden Hills is about $4,477, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 463 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Golden Hills, CA

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Experience something magical the moment you step through our door. Regency Palms Palmdale in Palmdale, California, is a warm, welcoming senior living community, with a caring staff who treats every resident like family. Here, you or your loved one will experience exceptional service and find...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of nursing homes in Golden Hills, CA

The average cost of senior living in Golden Hills is $4,477 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bear Valley Springs, CA with an average of $2,925 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Golden Hills, CA, vs. nearby cities

Golden Hills, CA
$4,477/mo
$4,477/mo
$4,344/mo

Nursing homes costs in Golden Hills, CA, vs. state and national averages

Golden Hills, CA
$4,477/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Golden Hills, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,359/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,477/mo

Nursing homes costs in Golden Hills, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,343/mo
Studio
$5,616/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,448/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,024/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,575/mo

Senior living costs in Golden Hills vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Golden Hills, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGolden Hills, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,477/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$2,943/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,359/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,914/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Golden Hills, CA:$4,477/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Golden Hills, CA:$2,943/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Golden Hills, CA:$4,359/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Golden Hills, CA:$3,914/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Golden Hills, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Golden Hills and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Golden Hills, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Golden Hills have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Golden Hills, CA$5,700/mo$5,312/mo+7.3%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Golden Hills, CA
2024 average cost:$5,700/mo
2023 average cost:$5,312/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Golden Hills

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Golden Hills

Oakmont of Valencia

5.0
We've had a great experience at Oakmont of Valenicia. It is like the Cadillac of facilities (and we've seen quite a few). We feel like Mom is getting excellent care there.

Ivy Park at Seven Oaks in Bakersfield, CA

5.0
I do recommend this alternative living residence. Ivy Park has all levels of living assistance. It is a well kept facility and the staff have been great. The facility was very well kept and the staff was very helpful in directing us to Veteran funding we did not know about.

Clare Bridge of Bakersfield- CLOSED

5.0
The staff is very professional, they are very caring to my mom's needs, Whenever I have had a concern its been attended to almost immediately. especially in this time of the pandemic. There is a real commitment to protect and care for the elderly with a genuine heart. May God continue to ...
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Golden Hills nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Golden Hills nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Golden Hills, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Golden Hills nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Golden Hills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Golden Hills, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Golden Hills nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Golden Hills Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Golden Hills, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Golden Hills nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Golden Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Golden Hills, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.6%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Golden Hills nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Golden Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Golden Hills, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Golden Hills nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Golden Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Golden Hills, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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