Golden Pond Retirement Community sits over in Rosemont close to Rosemont Community Park, and you can tell they've thought things through for seniors who need different types of help, since they've got independent living for folks who can mostly take care of themselves, assisted living for people needing a bit more day-to-day help, and memory care for anyone with Alzheimer's or dementia who needs special attention, and they also have options for nursing care, respite stays for short-term support, hospice for comfort, and rehabilitation services for recovery. The apartments come in different sizes, so someone looking for a studio or a two-bedroom can decorate however they want, like bringing their own stuff to make it feel more like home, and the buildings are newer, kept up well, and have wide hallways and rooms so wheelchairs and walkers can get around easily, with wheelchair-accessible showers in the bathrooms. If someone wants a bit more help, trained staff and nurses are available around the clock, and there's a dentist and even folks who offer physical, occupational, or speech therapy right onsite, so there's less running around for medical appointments, and people who need medicine, laundry help, or bathing get that taken care of by the team. It works out well for active seniors-since independent living is all about not having to worry about maintenance, groundskeeping, or big chores-and they get to pick from a bunch of events on the calendar, whether it's an exercise class in the fitness center, games in the lounge, trips out, or a movie in the theater. The dining setup includes one or two prepared meals each day, and the kitchen keeps a flexible menu that switches up often, so if folks want a snack later, there's a bistro and even a pub for sitting down with friends, plus a nice spot outside with gardens, a putting green, and an on-site dog park for people with pets, and yes, pets are allowed and welcome. Seniors who want to attend church or a devotional don't have to go far because services are held right there, along with beauty and barber shops for grooming. Transportation's handled if someone needs to get out for appointments, and there's help with personal care, medication, and meals for those living in the assisted living or memory care sections. Families can get info about prices, reviews, and what to expect from the website, which even shows a map so people know where things are, and there are platforms like Messenger and Instagram where community updates get posted. The grounds are known for their wooded surroundings and nice flower beds, so there's always a quiet place to sit, and the atmosphere feels friendly and home-like, with a responsive staff that pays close attention when someone needs help. For anyone looking for a place where health support, social activities, good meals, and some independence come together, Golden Pond Retirement Community covers a lot of those basics without making life too complicated for folks as they get older.
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Golden Pond Retirement Community offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,420 per month.
Golden Pond Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
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Yes, Golden Pond Retirement Community allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 3415 Mayhew Rd, Sacramento, CA, 95827.
Yes, Golden Pond Retirement Community offers 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.
State of California Inspection Reports
74
Inspections
14
Type A Citations
8
Type B Citations
5
Years of reports
15 Jul 2025
15 Jul 2025
Identified incomplete mandated training documentation in all four staff files reviewed and no training conducted by qualified providers. Observed residents on the second floor enjoying beverages with staff singing along, and noted that agency staff clearance would be followed up later due to scheduling.
§ 9058
§ 87412
§ 87411
01 May 2025
01 May 2025
Investigated the allegation that staff were not conducting proper assessments; found inconsistent use of the assessment tool and incomplete or outdated pre-appraisals and care plans for residents.
Investigated the allegation that there were not enough staff to meet residents' needs; schedules aligned with management statements, but interviews showed mixed opinions about coverage and some gaps due to call-outs.
§ 87459(a)
14 Feb 2025
14 Feb 2025
Identified a resident's death on 1/12/25 and that the death information was not submitted to licensing for review or faxed, resulting in a citation.
29 Jan 2025
29 Jan 2025
Identified the allegation of failing to respond to a call alert activated on 1/28/25. Reviewed medications, staff and resident files, and safety practices in the home, and noted discussions about dementia care updates and improved communication devices.
28 Jan 2025
28 Jan 2025
Found food was dated and stored properly in pantry and cold storage, and safety equipment was up to date; no deficiencies identified. Noted an emergency alert in memory care went unanswered for about 20 minutes while staff were present.
06 Dec 2024
06 Dec 2024
Identified neglect/lack of supervision for failing to respond to a resident's call in time, leading to a fall and hip fracture. Noted an earlier immediate penalty and, today, a civil penalty of $9,500 for serious bodily injury, for a total of $10,000.
06 Dec 2024
06 Dec 2024
Determined that the questionable death resulted from cigarettes not being stored inaccessible to a resident with dementia, and a $15,000 civil penalty was imposed.
06 Sept 2024
06 Sept 2024
Investigated allegations about medication dispensing, call-light response, incontinence care, and commode accommodations. Interviews with staff and residents, along with records and observations, showed no clear evidence of problems, and no deficiencies were observed.
13 Sept 2024
13 Sept 2024
Confirmed an immediate exclusion for a staff member, who is no longer employed as of 8/12/24, with exclusion effective 9/13/2024, prohibiting work, residence, or contact with clients in any licensed residential site; ordered removal from all client contact and the Guardian roster; no deficiencies were found.
13 Sept 2024
13 Sept 2024
Confirmed that a staff member no longer employed as of August 12, 2024, faced an immediate exclusion order effective September 13, 2024, preventing contact with clients, and instructed to be removed from the facility’s guardian roster.
06 Sept 2024
06 Sept 2024
Determined that residents received medications as prescribed, responded to call lights within a reasonable time, and had their incontinence and care needs met; no evidence supported allegations of staff neglect or inability to accommodate resident needs.
§ 87211(a)(1)
31 May 2024
31 May 2024
Found that the pest-related allegation was not supported by evidence after on-site observations and review of pest-control company records.
31 May 2024
31 May 2024
Found that the DFA planned to depart on 05/31/24 and that the Care Director would serve as DFA until a replacement was hired. Reviewed updated documents and a resident roster; no deficiencies were observed.
31 May 2024
31 May 2024
Investigated the allegation of pest infestation and found no evidence of pests or related issues; conditions of the facility were maintained clean and safe.
22 Jan 2024
22 Jan 2024
Identified that ten resident files and ten staff files were reviewed, including one resident whose LIC 602 dated June 17, 2022 notes dementia. Observed adequate furnishings, proper temperatures (72°F interior, 115°F water), sufficient food supplies, functioning safety equipment, and secure storage for medications and cleaning solutions, with five staff and five residents interviewed.
§ 87705(c)(5)
22 Jan 2024
22 Jan 2024
Reviewed an annual inspection documenting proper documentation, safety measures, sufficient supplies, and compliance with regulations, with no immediate concerns noted.
17 Oct 2023
17 Oct 2023
Found no deficiencies cited. Discussed concerns related to a resident death and dementia care compliance, updated smoking policy, access to up-to-date resident records, call light response times, and elopement risk.
06 Dec 2023
06 Dec 2023
Investigated Questionable Death allegation; found unsubstantiated, with no conclusive link to site actions. Medication records reviewed showed all listed meds present and documented as administered, except for 7/25/23 when documentation of administration could not be determined.
06 Dec 2023
06 Dec 2023
Identified missing documentation on a resident's medication administration records for July 25, 2023, with no explanation provided. Discussed the potential hazards of incomplete medication documentation with the administrator.
06 Dec 2023
06 Dec 2023
Reviewed the circumstances surrounding a resident's death and medication documentation, and concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support the allegation that the facility's actions contributed to the resident's passing.
08 Nov 2023
08 Nov 2023
Determined there is no preponderance of evidence to prove Personal Rights, Medication, and Neglect/Lack of Supervision allegations. Not confirmed: no ongoing medication administration issues, no scabies outbreak, and no verified missing belongings or wandering-related concerns.
08 Nov 2023
08 Nov 2023
Identified missing items over the past two years with no staff-reported theft; reviewed the theft loss policy binder and found no new documentation since 2014. Found that the location did not follow its own plan of operation or its theft loss policy.
§ 87218(a)
08 Nov 2023
08 Nov 2023
Determined that allegations of personal rights violations, medication issues, neglect, and lack of supervision lacked sufficient evidence to be confirmed.
17 Oct 2023
17 Oct 2023
Reviewed compliance with resident safety and record-keeping standards, including measures to prevent elopement, respond promptly to residents' signals, and manage residents with dementia, with no deficiencies identified.
03 Oct 2023
03 Oct 2023
Found that all required documents and staff in-service training were completed and clearance granted; exit interview conducted.
03 Oct 2023
03 Oct 2023
Determined that dementia care rules were not followed when a resident with dementia was allowed access to cigarettes and a lighter, which is prohibited. Also found that staff supervision during the resident’s smoking was insufficient, and the injuries from smoking led to the resident’s death.
03 Oct 2023
03 Oct 2023
Found that the facility did not properly supervise a resident with dementia who accessed cigarettes and matches, resulting in the resident's death, and did not meet required dementia care and safety regulations.
§ 87465(a)(1)
26 Sept 2023
26 Sept 2023
Identified that an updated POLST was obtained on 8/5/23, but its details were not properly shared with all staff and departments for awareness and appropriate treatments.
26 Sept 2023
26 Sept 2023
Determined that staff did not correctly share updated POLST information with all team members, leading to record-keeping concerns.
29 Jun 2023
29 Jun 2023
Found that the allegation of Questionable Death was supported by evidence, noting that the deceased resident had dementia and that cigarettes were not stored inaccessible, which contributed to the incident and subsequent death.
30 Mar 2023
30 Mar 2023
Identified a fire clearance violation when a resident smoked on a balcony, a location not designated for smoking and that endangers residents' health and safety. Identified related concerns about personal rights and administrator qualifications arising from that situation.
29 Jun 2023
29 Jun 2023
Determined that the resident’s death was related to the improper storage of cigarettes, which contributed to the resident with dementia accessing matches or cigarettes and sustaining injuries that led to death.
30 Mar 2023
30 Mar 2023
Identified no substantiation of insect infestation; staff denied ongoing issues, while residents described only isolated sightings. Pest-control invoices for the past six months were provided, and no deficiencies were cited.
30 Mar 2023
30 Mar 2023
Determined that allowing a resident to smoke on their balcony violated fire clearance rules and posed safety and personal rights risks, leading to findings that the violation and its consequences were substantiated.
§ 87506(a)
22 Mar 2023
22 Mar 2023
Determined that a resident’s call for restroom assistance was not answered promptly, resulting in about a 35-minute delay before help arrived and a fall occurred with a hip fracture. Concluded Neglect/Lack of Supervision due to the failure to respond to the call pendant and provide timely medical attention.
22 Mar 2023
22 Mar 2023
Investigated neglect and lack of supervision after a resident’s call for assistance was ignored for over 35 minutes, resulting in the resident falling, hitting their head, and sustaining a hip fracture. Staff admitted failure to respond timely, leading to the resident laying on the ground injured for an extended period.
§ 1569.312(e)
§ 87405(d)(1)
10 Jan 2023
10 Jan 2023
Found overall safety and health compliance at the home, with clean, well-maintained spaces, adequate lighting, and water temperatures within the required range. Noted 11 resident files reviewed were complete and 3 staff files had expired first aid certificates.
10 Jan 2023
10 Jan 2023
Reviewed the facility’s compliance with safety standards, including fire safety, water temperature, and medication storage, and identified a deficiency during the evaluation.
§ 87705(f)(2)
27 Dec 2022
27 Dec 2022
Found that a resident smoked in their room on the patio on 12/26/22, and the cigarette ignited the blanket around them, starting a fire; alarms activated, staff extinguished the blaze, and the resident was taken to UC Davis, where they died the next day. Noted a deficiency related to the incident, and an exit interview with staff was conducted.
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27 Dec 2022
27 Dec 2022
Reviewed incident of a fire caused by a resident smoking and igniting bedding, resulting in the resident's death the following day, with all fire safety systems functioning properly. Identified a deficiency related to the incident.
§ 87405(d)(2)
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
§ 87203
04 Nov 2022
04 Nov 2022
Found no corroboration for the allegation after interviewing staff. No staff reported prior knowledge of an infectious state, and no deficiencies were observed.
04 Nov 2022
04 Nov 2022
Investigated findings determined the Personal Rights allegation is unsubstantiated due to lack of a verifiable victim; the complaint did not identify a victim, five staff members reported no related concerns, and no deficiencies were noted.
04 Nov 2022
04 Nov 2022
Investigated the allegation that staff were knowingly working while infectious; found no evidence to support that the staff member tested positive had prior knowledge or was working while infectious.
29 Jul 2022
29 Jul 2022
Reviewed prior concerns and staff training records, found that all concerns were addressed. No deficiencies identified.
29 Jul 2022
29 Jul 2022
Confirmed that all required corrections were completed and staff received appropriate training; no deficiencies were cited during the inspection.
§ 87468.2(a)(8)
§ 87465(a)(1)
06 May 2022
06 May 2022
Investigated allegations that a resident was denied personal rights by being limited to family-made meals and prevented from outings with family; found that, due to conflicting statements and inconclusive evidence, the claims could not be proven. It was noted that residents may choose meals provided by the setting and that family-provided food is not mandatory; no deficiencies were identified.
06 May 2022
06 May 2022
Found that the medication-related allegation occurred, with staff not administering prescribed medicines according to physician instructions and blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration occurring after the times specified by the physician.
06 May 2022
06 May 2022
Investigated whether staff improperly administered resident’s medication; confirmed that medication was not given according to physician instructions, with delays in blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
§ 87411(c)(1)
01 Apr 2022
01 Apr 2022
Identified a resident elopement on 3/27/22 after staff observed a chair moved to the fence and a resident climbing over an exterior lighting structure, with two doors having delayed egress alarms and one door without an alarm. Found the resident has a history of eloping from other facilities, was reported missing to family and Sacramento Police, and returned the next day after medical clearance; currently under 30-minute checks with updated medication orders and a locator device provided by family.
01 Apr 2022
01 Apr 2022
Found that the administrator appointment required department approval, with additional documents requested to be submitted by 4/4/22. An owner planned to appoint himself as administrator and held the required certificate along with education and experience; no deficiencies cited.
01 Apr 2022
01 Apr 2022
Confirmed that a new administrator appointed by a current owner, who holds the proper certification and qualifications, was discussed as the likely interim leader pending departmental approval. No violations or deficiencies were identified during the visit.
24 Mar 2022
24 Mar 2022
Investigated the allegation that insulin doses were not marked as administered; identified multiple dates with missing markings and found staff stated these omissions were errors.
24 Mar 2022
24 Mar 2022
Identified medication administration errors due to staff not recording insulin given to Resident 1 in February and March 2022.
23 Feb 2022
23 Feb 2022
Found water temperature within the required range, adequate food supplies, and safety devices (fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors) up to date; first aid kit complete and centrally stored medications secure. Found resident and staff files complete and well organized; no deficiencies identified.
23 Feb 2022
23 Feb 2022
Confirmed that the facility was clean, safe, well-maintained, and equipped with necessary safety devices, supplies, and properly organized resident and staff records, with no deficiencies found during the inspection.
§ 87465(a)(4)
07 Jan 2022
07 Jan 2022
Found the site followed health and safety regulations and conducted staff N95 fit testing; no citations or deficiencies were issued.
07 Jan 2022
07 Jan 2022
Reviewed compliance with COVID-19 mitigation and staff FIT testing requirements, confirming ongoing efforts to ensure safety and adherence to regulations with no citations issued.
24 Nov 2021
24 Nov 2021
Investigated a self-reported theft of a resident's valuables; conducted interviews with involved individuals. Found no deficiencies and the case management remained open.
24 Nov 2021
24 Nov 2021
Investigated a self-reported theft of a resident's valuables, with interviews conducted and further investigation ongoing; no deficiencies were observed during the inspection.
13 Oct 2021
13 Oct 2021
Determined that the Personal Rights allegation was unfounded. Reviews of interviews and records found no basis for the claim and no deficiencies were cited.
13 Oct 2021
13 Oct 2021
Reviewed the complaint about whether the facility denied a resident's access to therapies; found the allegations to be false and without a reasonable basis.
§ 87468
26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021
Found no deficiencies after a health and safety review; water temperatures, food supplies, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and first aid supplies were in compliance, and medications were securely stored. Also requested relevant administrative and emergency records.
26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021
Found that the home met all safety standards, with proper hot water temperatures, adequate supplies, functioning fire safety devices, and secured medications, during a routine annual inspection.
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21 May 2021
21 May 2021
Found that the pressure injuries allegation, the improper facility maintenance allegation, and the inadequate staffing allegation were unfounded.
21 May 2021
21 May 2021
Investigation determined that the resident did not have pressure injuries, the facility was properly maintained, and staffing levels were adequate to meet residents’ needs, concluding that the allegation of neglect was unfounded.
08 May 2021
08 May 2021
Investigated six allegations, including not following residents' toileting needs, not meeting diabetic needs, not responding timely to alerts, not following sanitation practices, not providing proper laundry services, and not ensuring proper meals. Found no evidence to prove violations.
08 May 2021
08 May 2021
Reviewed allegations regarding resident care practices, including toileting support, diabetic management, response to alerts, sanitation, laundry services, and meal provisioning; found no evidence to substantiate any violations.
10 Feb 2021
10 Feb 2021
Investigated a complaint that staff bruised a resident during an assisted shower; records did not show any documented bruising and a skin issue was reported. Found that some server staff did not have food handler certificates while cooks and the main chef did, and that the server job descriptions did not require certification.
10 Feb 2021
10 Feb 2021
Reviewed that staff handled a resident roughly, causing bruising, but lacked sufficient evidence to confirm the incident occurred; also found that kitchen staff preparing food did not all have required food handler certificates, though staff responsible for food preparation did.
12 Aug 2020
12 Aug 2020
Investigated an incident where a resident unable to stand was hospitalized; resident is still receiving care and plans to return, with staff assisting with daily activities and meals provided as "to-go" due to COVID-19 precautions.
16 Jun 2020
16 Jun 2020
Confirmed that a staff member with a non-exemptible conviction was not employed or present at the facility and is prohibited from contact with clients.
28 May 2020
28 May 2020
Determined that the facility maintained cleanliness and sanitation in the dining areas and ensured food served matched dietary needs, despite some concerns about food appearance and resident diets.
19 Apr 2020
19 Apr 2020
Determined that the allegation of illegally evicting a resident was unfounded, as evidence showed the resident’s hospitalizations and discharge were medical decisions, not separations initiated by the facility.
29 Jan 2020
29 Jan 2020
Confirmed that the facility met safety, hygiene, and staffing requirements during an unannounced inspection, with all systems functioning properly and necessary documentation in order.
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