Golden Sunset Residential is a fully furnished senior living community situated in San Diego, specifically designed to provide Assisted Living care for elderly residents. This care home focuses on attending to the non-medical and daily living needs of its senior residents, offering a warm, safe, and engaging environment where individuals can feel at home. The facility accommodates up to six seniors, creating an intimate and personalized atmosphere. Residents of Golden Sunset Residential receive assistance with a range of activities, such as help with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and mobility. Trained caregivers are available to support residents in both routine daily activities and unexpected situations that may arise, ensuring each person's comfort and well-being.
Homemade meal preparation is a hallmark of life at Golden Sunset Residential, with three fresh and nutritious meals served daily. For those with specific dietary needs—such as modified meal plans for diabetes, high blood pressure, or other medical considerations—the staff is qualified to accommodate those requests, helping residents maintain their health while still enjoying their meals. Beyond basic care, the home places a strong emphasis on keeping its residents engaged, energetic, and socially active. The activity calendar regularly features music therapy, pet therapy, board games, and opportunities for outdoor relaxation. These programs are thoughtfully planned to cater to the preferences and abilities of every resident, supporting their emotional and mental well-being as much as their physical health.
Golden Sunset Residential provides not only care within its walls but also transportation assistance, including trips to medical appointments, errands, and faith-based services. This ensures that residents can maintain a sense of independence and stay connected with their larger community. The array of amenities includes daily scheduled programs, movie entertainment, fitness and music sessions, art activities, and transportation arrangements for external needs. Additional features that may be available at the home include a reading room, game rooms, beautifully maintained yard areas, and options for personal care such as a mobile stylist or hairdresser. Social evening events provide opportunities for residents to build friendships and foster a vibrant sense of belonging among the group.
The facility is designed to offer varying levels of assistance, with pricing influenced by the specific care needs of each resident, the choice of private or shared bedrooms, and the level of support required. Golden Sunset Residential aims to make the transition to assisted living as seamless and supportive as possible for both residents and their families. The environment is shaped by a dedication to comfort, respect, and individualized support, making it a trusted option among assisted living communities in the region. Families are encouraged to visit and tour the community to ensure the setting and services align with their loved one’s needs, as the staff pride themselves on delivering not only comprehensive care but also a welcoming and homelike atmosphere.
People often ask...
Golden Sunset Residential offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,248 per month.
Golden Sunset Residential offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.
The full address for this community is 7541 Milky Way Point, San Diego, CA, 92120.
Yes, Golden Sunset Residential 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
41
Inspections
8
Type A Citations
21
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
28 May 2024
28 May 2024
Found that staff neglected a resident’s incontinence care, contributing to a urinary tract infection, and that some direct care staff lacked the language skills to communicate with residents, with an initial lack of a screen on a sliding door to the backyard. Found that the claims about food quality, safe handling of perishables, comfortable indoor temperatures, and posting of the current license were not supported; three deficiencies were cited, including one related to the infection, and a small immediate civil penalty was charged.
28 May 2024
28 May 2024
Identified missing medical documentation for Resident 1, including an unsigned physician's report and no equivalent medical assessment on file. Found no sample food menu on site when requested, and two deficiencies were cited; operations had ceased.
28 May 2024
28 May 2024
Identified deficiencies during a complaint investigation: an incomplete physician's report for a resident and the absence of a sample food menu. Facility ceased operations before any corrective actions were implemented.
§ 87458(a)
§ 87555(b)(6)
16 May 2024
16 May 2024
Identified that the resident moved in with no skin problems, scabies was treated promptly, no bed bugs were found among roommates, and theft of personal belongings was not confirmed; the complaints lacked sufficient evidence.
16 May 2024
16 May 2024
Determined that allegations of the facility failing to maintain a healthful environment and staff stealing a resident's belongings lacked sufficient evidence for validation. Residents and staff reported no issues, and preventative measures were confirmed by records and observations.
13 Jun 2023
13 Jun 2023
Found that the evidence did not support the allegation that residents' care needs were unmet, medications were not administered properly, staff were not trained adequately, or communication with residents was deficient.
26 Jul 2023
26 Jul 2023
Investigated the allegation that staff did not inform residents and responsible parties about foreclosure. Interviews and records showed residents and their families were informed about the planned closure, and two residents were pre-assessed and accepted at other licensed facilities for relocation.
26 Jul 2023
26 Jul 2023
Confirmed that allegations of a facility operating on a foreclosed property were unsubstantiated after interviews and record reviews. Residents will be transferred to new facilities as planned.
16 Jun 2023
16 Jun 2023
Found the allegation that there was no telephone service at the site to be supported by interviews, records, and observations, including a prior report of disconnected service and voicemail not set up on alternate numbers. Later, an unannounced visit confirmed the telephone line was active and working.
16 Jun 2023
16 Jun 2023
Reviewed the amended complaint investigation document with the caregiver, who agreed to discard the prior version and use the amended one. An exit interview was conducted and no deficiencies were observed or cited.
16 Jun 2023
16 Jun 2023
Identified that a separate, complete, and current resident record was not maintained in a location readily accessible to staff.
§ 87506(a)
16 Jun 2023
16 Jun 2023
Found that the facility did not have telephone service.
§ 87458(a)
§ 87555(b)(6)
13 Jun 2023
13 Jun 2023
Conducted a complaint visit to determine allegations of inadequacies in resident care, medication administration, staff training, and communication were inconclusive.
§ 87411(d)(3)
§ 87625(b)(3)
§ 87303(c)
03 Aug 2022
03 Aug 2022
Found the property vacant, with a large For Sale sign at the entrance and an unfurnished interior with no vehicles on site. Online records showed it was sold on 06/03/2022, and a closure letter was to be sent to the licensee's address on file.
03 Aug 2022
03 Aug 2022
Closed facility found vacant and property sold, resulting in closure.
28 Feb 2022
28 Feb 2022
Identified a deficiency caused by language barriers between staff who spoke only Spanish and residents who did not speak Spanish, preventing effective communication. Imposed a civil penalty for a repeat violation.
28 Feb 2022
28 Feb 2022
Verified an unannounced Required 1-Year Visit, reviewed the file prior to arrival, and observed staff and residents during a brief tour. Found adherence to the COVID-19 Mitigation Plan, including disinfection, screening, and the use of PPE, with no deficiencies cited; an exit interview with the administrator and licensee occurred, and rights were explained via email.
28 Feb 2022
28 Feb 2022
Identified deficiency in communication led to a civil penalty assessment during the visit.
§ 87311
03 Sept 2021
03 Sept 2021
Found that on the morning of 06-22-2021, the only caregiver on duty fell asleep, leaving four residents with dementia unsupervised and unable to receive necessary hands-on care (including meals, transfers, bathroom/continence care, bathing, dressing, and medications). Found that residents reported fear, hunger, and thirst during that time.
§ 87411(a)
§ 87464(f)(4)
03 Sept 2021
03 Sept 2021
Confirmed allegations of a caregiver falling asleep on the job and leaving residents unsupervised and without proper care.
24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021
Found that a resident with diabetes could not test their own glucose or receive prescribed insulin, and that unskilled staff performed these tasks. Identified that there are two showers but only one was used, with the shared bedroom serving as a passageway, and that training records for two staff members were falsified.
24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021
Found that staff could not communicate effectively with residents due to language barriers, with many relying on gestures or cell phones, and that the administrator directed outside agencies to contact them directly rather than staff.
Found sanitation and bathroom issues dating back to December 2019, including a nonworking common bathroom toilet causing use of the shared-bedroom bathroom for all showers, and soiled toilet paper placed in an open wastebasket until emptied; at the time of the visit, both bathrooms were functioning.
24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021
Identified medication administration errors for a resident, including incorrect dosages and frequencies due to translated orders, and failure to consistently meet the resident’s oxygen needs. Found that a second resident’s hospital discharge orders were not followed, staff reportedly yelled at a resident, training was inconsistent, and dietary concerns regarding food quantity and quality were not supported by evidence.
24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021
Confirmed allegations regarding medication errors and staff training deficiencies. Unsubstantiated allegations regarding food quality and supply.
27 Jul 2021
27 Jul 2021
Found an unannounced 1-year visit conducted, with prior file review, a brief tour, and observation of residents; evaluated the COVID-19 Mitigation Plan, including disinfection, screening protocols, and PPE use. Found all staff encountered had current criminal record clearances; no deficiencies cited.
27 Jul 2021
27 Jul 2021
Conducted an unannounced visit and evaluated the facility's COVID-19 protocols, observing no deficiencies and all staff having current clearances.
09 Jul 2021
09 Jul 2021
Verified that two deficiencies and one deficiency from the prior visit were resolved, and no new deficiencies were found.
09 Jul 2021
09 Jul 2021
Identified deficiencies were corrected during the visit. No new deficiencies were found.
§ 87465(a)(5)
§ 1569.625(b)(1)
§ 87468.1(a)(1)
§ 87465(a)(2)
01 Jul 2021
01 Jul 2021
Identified a language barrier, with one staff member able to speak only Spanish and no translator available, leaving residents unable to communicate. Identified safety hazards, including cleaning chemicals and solvents left unlocked or accessible, a sharp knife unsecured, garden tools and paints stored in an unlocked shed, and opened Swiffer pads near non-perishable foods in an unlocked pantry.
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01 Jul 2021
01 Jul 2021
Identified deficiencies in communication, hazardous materials storage, and kitchen safety during a recent visit.
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31 Mar 2021
31 Mar 2021
Identified that the allegation of an inadequate pre-placement appraisal and insufficient ongoing supervision allowed a resident to have multiple unwitnessed wheelchair falls and elopement attempts, including a fall with a neck fracture. The discharge plan from a prior care setting did not meet pre-placement requirements, and no updated physician’s orders or fall-prevention plan were documented after admission.
06 Apr 2021
06 Apr 2021
Conducted a video visit to discuss COVID-19 mitigation measures. Verified that no deficiencies were found.
06 Apr 2021
06 Apr 2021
Conducted a case management visit via video call to provide guidance on COVID-19 mitigation; no deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted with the administrator.
06 Apr 2021
06 Apr 2021
Conducted video visit to provide COVID-19 assistance, no deficiencies identified.
06 Apr 2021
06 Apr 2021
Conducted a case management visit regarding COVID-19 where no deficiencies were cited.
§ 87303(a)
§ 87303(e)(6)
§ 87411(d)(3)
31 Mar 2021
31 Mar 2021
Confirmed fall risk assessment deficiencies and inadequate supervision leading to multiple falls and injuries.
§ 87463(a)(3)
21 Feb 2020
21 Feb 2020
Conducted unannounced visit to assess residents' health and safety; no immediate concerns observed during the visit.
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20 Feb 2020
20 Feb 2020
Identified deficiencies in safety and record-keeping during the inspection.
Confirmed a deficiency when it was found that staff administered Morphine to a resident without documenting it on the medication log, during a complaint investigation at a care facility.
§ 87463(a)(3)
22 Oct 2019
22 Oct 2019
Confirmed lack of English communication ability among care staff and residents, leading to barriers in interactions.
