Golden Years Assisted Living sits at 16532 Highway 62 South in Orange, Texas, and it's been around since May of 1997 under the name Silver Sentinel, Inc., with Daniel Duplechin as the owner who brings over 15 years of hospice care experience. The place offers several options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care, so families can find what fits best whether someone just needs some help or more focused support for dementia. The facility has a memory care unit with secure, open spaces and large sitting areas, which help keep residents safe and let them spend time with others. Golden Years uses a flat, all-inclusive monthly fee with no extra charges tacked on, making it easier to plan and budget for.
The team there has a full-time activity director who sets up trips, outings, pet therapy, church services, bingo, and live music. Staff is expected to treat folks kindly and has 24-hour awake caregivers, a nurse on call, and nurse practitioner visits when needed. Rachelle Wilson, with 26 years of experience, runs the day-to-day as Resident Director, while Danielle Cormier handles marketing and comes from a geriatric nursing background that spans over three decades and includes 20 years helping families find care. Residents can rely on help with bathing, dressing, medication, and even personal grooming and incontinent care. Housekeeping and laundry services come with the stay, and every room-whether private or semi-private-includes basic furniture and cable TV, but families can bring personal items and photos to make spaces feel like home.
The whole place has a warm and welcoming feel, with living areas that are spotlessly clean and always smelling good. Meals are cooked and served three times a day, with snacks between meals, and the kitchen is known for well-rounded options. There's a beauty salon on site with an authentic 1920s barber pole sitting right in the middle, plus a big patio that has covered seating, picnic tables, and planters so families can spend time outside when the weather's nice. Safety's a big thing too, with emergency response in each room and security cameras throughout the property, and the community welcomes home health and hospice services if anyone ever needs them. The facility is not BBB accredited, but the staff has a reputation for being friendly, helpful, and engaged. Reviews from families point out the personal attention and home-like feeling, and the staff works on care plans tailored to each person, while looking after independence, dignity, and comfort.
