Escondido, California
Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living
Assisted Living · Residential Care · Memory Care
1995 Sunset Drive, Escondido, CA 92025
Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living is a 6-bed residential care facility in Escondido, CA for seniors age 60 and above, offering assisted living, residential care, and memory care.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- October 2022
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living has a clean compliance record, with zero Type A or Type B citations across its two inspections since licensing in late 2022.
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- Track record — Both inspections conducted during the licensed period resulted in no citations of any kind, and no complaint investigations have been filed against the community.
- Operating tenure — The community has been licensed for just under four years, meaning its inspection history, while clean, is still relatively limited compared to longer-established communities.
- Severity — With zero findings in either the severe (Type A) or administrative (Type B) categories, the inspections on file show no issues with life safety, resident care practices, or medication management.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #371881362
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 2
- Complaint investigation visits
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 4
Facility evaluation
Oct 15, 2024
Facility evaluation
Oct 10, 2023
Facility evaluation
Oct 3, 2022
Facility evaluation
Aug 26, 2022
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Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$6,500 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $6,500 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
6 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Cable TV
- Wi-Fi / Internet
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Putting green / Golf
Dining Options
2 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 6 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently describe Golden Sunset Villa as an exceptionally caring, attentive small board-and-care home, though it's worth confirming pricing details and staffing during off-hours on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly praise the caregivers, administrator, and owners Mark and Marisa Lu for compassionate, patient, hands-on care, especially for residents with dementia or declining mobility.
- Communication — Families highlight that staff, particularly the administrator, kept them closely informed of changes in their loved one's condition.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The small six-resident home is described as immaculately kept, peaceful, and warm, with a lovely backyard and patio that residents enjoyed.
- Dining — Meals are called delicious and thoughtfully adjusted to residents' changing needs, with special holiday meals that include families.
- Value & pricing — The low caregiver-to-resident ratio is repeatedly cited as a key advantage over larger assisted living communities for those needing extra attention.
- Financial transparency — Reviews don't discuss cost structure, so families should confirm base pricing and how fees change as care needs increase.
- Staff & care — Reviews mention specific standout caregivers by name, so it's worth asking how care quality and staffing levels are maintained during turnover or time off.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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