Golden Times

    13387 W Fargo Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374
    • Assisted Living

    Compassionate family-run care, highly recommended

    I'm very satisfied with this family-run home - owners visit daily and the staff are kind, respectful, and compassionate. Joy and the excellent caregivers gave trusted, prompt care for my bed-bound family member; hospice was contacted immediately when needed. The place is clean, the meals are delicious, and my loved one is truly treated like family.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.40·(5)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.4
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.4
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, family-style caregiving
    • Friendly and attentive caregivers
    • Owners who make regular daily visits
    • Clean, well-maintained home environment
    • High-quality, well-prepared meals
    • Timely hospice coordination and end-of-life responsiveness
    • Prompt assistance for acute health needs
    • Long-term resident satisfaction and continuity of care

    Cons

    • Inconsistent clinical staffing and nursing presence
    • Equipment maintenance and verification lapses
    • Gaps in clinical-procedure adherence and staff training
    • Delayed responses to urgent or technical care needs
    • Potential misrepresentation of advanced medical capabilities
    • Inconsistent billing and refund resolution processes
    • Staffing reliability issues during shift changes and emergencies

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed picture of care at this facility. Positive commentary emphasizes a family-run atmosphere with compassionate, attentive caregivers and owners who maintain an active on-site presence. Several reviewers praised the clean, home-like environment, well-prepared meals, and prompt coordination with hospice and other health resources. For families seeking continuity and personalized attention, the facility’s strength appears to be in relational caregiving and long-term resident satisfaction.

    Conversely, there are substantive clinical and operational concerns that warrant attention. Several reviewers described inconsistent availability of licensed nursing staff and delays in access to trained clinical personnel or technicians. Related themes include equipment maintenance and verification lapses, and examples that point to gaps in adherence to clinical procedures and staff training. These issues manifested as delayed responses to technical or urgent needs and raised questions about the facility’s capacity to manage advanced medical devices.

    There is also an important governance and communication thread in the feedback. While owner involvement is frequently cited as a strength, some families reported difficulties resolving billing and refund issues and sought stronger documentation or accountability when clinical problems occurred. A subset of reviews included allegations about overstated clinical capabilities for higher-acuity needs; those comments suggest prospective families should confirm the facility’s stated clinical scope and device-support capabilities with licensure and care-plan documentation.

    In short, this facility appears to offer strong, compassionate day-to-day caregiving, good dining, and a homelike environment for many residents. At the same time, prospective residents and families should evaluate clinical staffing consistency, equipment-maintenance protocols, emergency response procedures, and billing/communication practices during their touring and decision-making process. Where advanced medical support is required, ask for written confirmation of capabilities, staff credentials, and documented processes for equipment verification and clinical escalation.

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    Location

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    Golden Times is located at 13387 W Fargo Dr, Surprise, AZ, 85374.

    About Golden Times

    Golden Times sits in Surprise, Arizona, and quietly goes about its business as a place for elders who need some help with daily living, like bathing, dressing, or moving around, and the caregivers stay on site all day and night to keep an eye on things, which puts families at ease. Residents can pick from studio, single, or two-bedroom spaces, with the rooms having useful things like accessible features for wheelchairs, kitchens or kitchenettes, washers and dryers, cable TV, and safety features with sprinkler systems. There's a dining room where everyone can eat together, with meals made for many different diets, including options for those with allergies or diabetes, and folks can eat at set times or choose all-day dining when it fits their schedule, and the staff takes care of the cooking, serving, and dishes, so no one has to worry about that. The property has gardens, walking paths, a fitness center, salon, games and activity rooms, and plenty of space for residents to meet up and spend time together, making it feel like a real home instead of an institution.

    There are a lot of activities planned throughout the week like movie nights, arts and crafts, educational classes, health and wellness programs, social gatherings, and on-site devotional activities for those who want spiritual connection, and everything's meant to help residents stay active in body and mind, whether someone likes a quiet walk outside or lots of friendly conversation indoors. Residents who can't get out and about on their own will find staff ready to help with wheelchairs or walker assistance, and there are help options for medication management, transfers, bathing, dressing, and incontinence care for those who need more support. Laundry and dry cleaning happen regularly, and housekeeping's included, so rooms stay tidy and laundry doesn't become a burden. Transportation and parking are arranged if residents want to go to appointments or outings, and for families who need a short break, there are respite programs for temporary stays. Security feels steady because of emergency alert systems and all-day supervision.

    Golden Times works with long-term care insurance, and the care types include assisted living, memory care, independent living, and skilled nursing, as well as smaller adult care homes with space for ten or fewer residents, so some folks can live in a close-knit, home-like group where meals and activities get done together. Caregivers handle personal care and keep the atmosphere friendly while supporting medical needs, like diabetic or non-ambulatory care, and there's someone who can coordinate move-ins so that new residents settle in as smoothly as possible. The facility doesn't push fancy extras but does pay attention to safety, comfort, and daily support, making sure elders who move there can count on good meals, pleasant company, and help when they ask for it.

    People often ask...

    Golden Times offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,240 per month.

    Golden Times offers assisted living and board and care.

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    The full address for this community is 13387 W Fargo Dr, Surprise, AZ 85374.

    No, Golden Times does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Arizona, the Department of Health Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through AZ Care Check, running compliance inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number001cs00000Wo9rgAAB
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Home
    License classActive
    Capacity9 residents
    LicenseeGOLDEN TIMES, LLC
    EffectiveJune 3rd, 2022
    ExpiresJune 2nd, 2027
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    Inspection Reports

    1

    Reports

    2

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    0

    Years

    07 Jan 2026Complaint
    Identified deficiencies included missing documentation of tuberculosis screening for one employee and absence of explicit nighttime awake language in residency agreements for two residents; both issues were repeat deficiencies.
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    • R9-10-807.D.5R9-10-807.D.5. Residency and Residency Agreements D. Before or at the time of an individual’s acceptance by an assisted living facility, a manager shall ensure that there is a documented residency agreement with the assisted living facility that includes: 5. For an assisted living home, whether the

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