Golden Living
The state lists 4 state inspections, 57 complaint visits, 31 citations, 19 substantiated allegations; last visit 2026-10-23. Listing last updated 2026-11-07.
Public record summary
About this facility — Golden Living
Golden Living is a licensed assisted living community in San Diego, California. It is licensed for 113 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in California (6 beds).
It is one of 256 senior care facilities in San Diego and 8,982 assisted living communities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
This listing draws on the federal NPI registry (NPPES), and was last updated on November 7, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
State inspection record
The state lists 4 state inspections, 57 complaint visits, 31 citations, 19 substantiated allegations. 13 are Type A. License status: Licensed.
License notes from the state: THE FACILITY SERVES ONE-HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN (113) NON-AMBULTORY ELDERLY RESIDENTS; AGES 60 AND ABOVE; ONE OF WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR EIGHT (8) RESIDENTS.
Complaints (49)
| State visit | Allegation outcomes | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 04/27/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 02/21/2026 | 2 substantiated | 2 Type A |
| 02/03/2026 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 01/29/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 01/29/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 01/20/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 01/16/2026 | 3 substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated | 2 Type A, 1 Type B |
| 12/17/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 10/17/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 10/01/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 09/17/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 09/17/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 06/05/2025 | 3 unsubstantiated | None |
| 06/05/2025 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 05/23/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 02/06/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 01/08/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 01/08/2025 | 1 substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated | 1 Type B |
| 01/08/2025 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 11/07/2024 | 1 substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated | 1 Type A |
| 08/23/2024 | 5 unsubstantiated | None |
| 08/20/2024 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 08/20/2024 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 07/11/2024 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 05/02/2024 | 3 unsubstantiated | None |
| 05/02/2024 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 04/18/2024 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 04/18/2024 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type B |
| 04/02/2024 | 1 substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated | 1 Type A |
| 03/19/2024 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 02/26/2024 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type B |
| 02/21/2024 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 02/08/2024 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 09/20/2023 | 2 substantiated, 4 unsubstantiated | 2 Type B |
| 08/16/2023 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type B |
| 07/26/2023 | 3 unsubstantiated, 2 unfounded | None |
| 07/21/2023 | 3 unsubstantiated | None |
| 04/05/2023 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 03/22/2023 | 3 unsubstantiated | None |
| 03/22/2023 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 01/17/2023 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 12/20/2022 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type B |
| 11/29/2022 | 2 substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated | 1 Type A, 1 Type B |
| 11/15/2022 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 09/09/2022 | 2 substantiated | 1 Type A, 1 Type B |
| 05/20/2022 | 2 unsubstantiated | None |
| 05/18/2022 | 1 substantiated, 2 unsubstantiated | 1 Type A |
| 05/18/2022 | 1 unfounded | None |
Inspections (4)
| Date |
|---|
| 03/23/2026 |
| 03/21/2025 |
| 02/28/2024 |
| 03/16/2022 |
Source: California Community Care Licensing, facility 374602369, read 2026-11-07. Type A citations involve immediate risk to residents; Type B citations could become one. Substantiated means the state found the allegation valid. See the state's record.
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Who to contact in California
- Licensing: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Adult and Senior Care Program · Look up a license
- File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr, about 3.1 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Scripps Mercy Hospital, about 3.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Nmc San Diego, about 4.7 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Golden Living Health Management, San Diego, less than 0.1 miles. 61 state visits on record.
- The Pavilion At Ocean Point, San Diego, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Mylda Senior Care Facility, San Diego, about 2.0 miles. 4 state visits on record.
- Point Loma Elder Care, San Diego, about 2.2 miles. 0 state visits on record.
- Bayview Senior Assisted Living, San Diego, about 2.3 miles. 6 state visits on record.
