San Rafael, California
Golden Home Extended Care
Assisted Living · Memory Care
1234 Las Gallinas Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903
Golden Home Extended Care in San Rafael provides assisted living and memory care to around 28 residents in a mid-sized community setting.
- Licensed capacity
- 28 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- September 2009
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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State record available
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 1
AI summary
Golden Home Extended Care has never received a Type A citation across nearly 17 years of operation, with only 2 administrative Type B findings and a single substantiated allegation on record.
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- Track record — Across almost 17 years of licensure, inspections have turned up only administrative (Type B) findings, with no citations tied to resident safety or care.
- Recent 3 years — The past three years show continued oversight with 6 inspections and 1 complaint investigation, resulting in a single Type B finding, consistent with the lifetime pattern.
- Complaints — One of the two complaint investigations filed over the community's history was substantiated; the other was unsubstantiated, and the substantiated case falls within the recent three-year window.
- Operating tenure — Nearly 17 years of consistent licensure with a stable inspection history gives strong confidence in the reliability of this record, and the repeated inspections covering areas like medication management and staff training found nothing beyond minor paperwork issues.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #216803145
- 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
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 2
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 2
- Substantiated allegations
- 1
Available reports · 12
Complaint investigation
Apr 15, 2026
Facility evaluation
Oct 13, 2025
Facility evaluation
Sep 29, 2025
Facility evaluation
Oct 11, 2024
Facility evaluation
Sep 23, 2024
1–5 of 12 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$7,000 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $7,000 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $8,000 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Dementia-certified staff
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
7 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Art studio / Craft room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Activity room
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
3 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 4 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently praise Golden Home for deeply personal, stable caregiving, especially for dementia and end-of-life care, though pricing and financial details deserve a direct conversation.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly highlight the exceptional, personal quality of care and staff stability over many years, which families found especially valuable for relatives with dementia.
- Daily life & dignity — Residents and families describe being treated with love, kindness, and respect, including compassionate support from ownership during a resident's final hours.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Despite being an older, unpretentious building, reviewers note steady improvements and describe the environment as cozy and spacious compared to newer facilities.
- Communication — Families mention that the owner personally reached out promptly and compassionately during a difficult time, reflecting attentive, caring communication.
- Financial transparency — Reviews don't discuss pricing structure or how costs may change as care needs increase, so families should ask directly about fees and any additional charges for higher levels of care.
- Activities — There is no mention of structured activities or social programming, so it's worth asking how the community keeps residents engaged day to day.
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