A Golden Care
About A Golden Care
A Golden Care is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Merced, Merced County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 6 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: April 20, 2026 · no citations in about five years
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Medi-Cal & Medicare
The Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver isn't offered in Merced County, and Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
State inspection record
For comparison, 49% of small homes (6 beds or fewer) in California have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 1 Type A citation and 1 Type B citation. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read A Golden Care's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
The facts
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A Golden Care cost & FAQ
How much does A Golden Care cost?
A Golden Care's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $5,150: base rent of about $4,300 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $850. Expect a one-time community fee of around $2,000. This is an estimate based on Merced-area prices for this care level; A Golden Care hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at A Golden Care include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask A Golden Care for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does A Golden Care provide?
A Golden Care is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #247209290 and is licensed for up to 6 residents.
Does A Golden Care accept Medi-Cal?
The Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver isn't available in Merced County, and Medicare does not pay for assisted living, so most residents here pay privately, sometimes with long-term care insurance or VA benefits.
Has A Golden Care had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited A Golden Care 6 times, most recently on April 20, 2026. It received no citations. The state investigated 1 complaint: 0 allegations were substantiated, 1 not proven and 0 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour A Golden Care?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to A Golden Care only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (408) 896-1531.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Merced · 2026 California cost report