I placed my mom here and have been very pleased overall. The staff are kind, patient and treat residents like family; communication is responsive and management welcomes family involvement and ideas. The home is immaculate and spacious with private rooms, homemade meals, lots of activities, thoughtful memory-care and hospice support, plus a lovely backyard with wildlife for visits. I would recommend this warm, home-like place.
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
4.64·(11)
Overall rating
5
4
3
2
1
Care
5.0
Staff
4.6
Meals
4.3
Amenities
4.8
Value
4.6
Pros
Compassionate, family-style caregiving
Memory-care understanding and patience
Personalized care plans
Home-cooked / homemade meals
Clean, well-maintained interior
Spacious private rooms and common areas
Outdoor yard with scenic wildlife views
Accessible family seating and patio for visits
Active social programming and crafts
Responsive communication and regular updates
Management openness to family input
Availability of hospice and end-of-life support
Cons
Inconsistent staff quality
Limited activity adaptation for bedridden or low-mobility residents
Community-relations or neighborhood disturbance concerns
Summary of reviews
Overall impression: Reviewers describe Golden Moments Winding Way Care Home as a small, home-like memory-care setting with a strong emphasis on compassionate, family-style caregiving. Many families emphasize patient, attentive staff and a warm, familial atmosphere in which residents form close social bonds. Management is noted as being accessible and receptive to family input, and several reviewers highlight the facility as recommended for prospective residents seeking a home-oriented environment.
Care and staff: The facility is repeatedly characterized as providing personalized, patient care, including staff who are comfortable working with memory-care needs. Reviewers describe staff–resident interactions as respectful and caring, and families report frequent communication and responsiveness from caregivers and management. That said, feedback includes at least one account that contrasts with the prevailing tone; the pattern points to potential variability in staff quality and performance that prospective families should clarify during a tour and reference-checking.
Dining and activities: Dining is frequently mentioned positively — homemade, family-style meals and generally acceptable resident acceptance of the menu. Social programming appears active, with crafts, group meals, and outdoor barbecues noted as regular offerings. However, there is an operational gap in activity adaptation for residents with limited mobility or who are bedridden; families of less-mobile residents described limited options, suggesting the facility may have stronger programming for ambulatory residents than for those needing in-room or one-on-one engagement.
Facilities and management: The physical environment is described as clean, spacious, and well-maintained, with private rooms, multiple seating areas for family visits, and an attractive backyard with wildlife and scenic views. Outdoor spaces and patios are used for family gatherings and barbecues. Reviewers also note availability of hospice support when needed. Management is portrayed as involved and open to ideas, and communication channels appear to function well for most families. A minority of feedback raises concerns about neighborhood or community relations and isolated staff-performance issues; while not a dominant theme, these items suggest families should ask specific questions about staffing consistency, community engagement, and activity plans for low-mobility residents when evaluating placement.
Bottom line: Golden Moments Winding Way Care Home presents as a small, homelike memory-care option with many strengths in personalized care, home-style dining, and family-friendly spaces. Prospective residents and families should verify current staffing stability and review individualized activity and engagement plans for residents with significant mobility limitations as part of their decision-making process.
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Location
Golden Moments Winding Way Care Home is located at 4316 Illinois Ave, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628.
About Golden Moments Winding Way Care Home
Winding Way Villa is a residential care home that offers a warm, family-like environment for older adults seeking assisted living and memory care. Designed to provide the comfort of home, the villa accommodates up to six residents, ensuring personalized and attentive care is delivered around the clock. The small community feel allows caregivers to tailor daily support to each individual's needs and preferences, fostering a nurturing atmosphere where residents can thrive.
Inside Winding Way Villa, private rooms are thoughtfully arranged to offer privacy and tranquility while maintaining easy access to the shared living spaces. The home features multiple seating areas where families are welcome to visit and spend time with their loved ones. These inviting common areas encourage socialization and camaraderie among residents, creating a close-knit community. A spacious patio area is available for outdoor gatherings and barbecues, offering a lovely spot to enjoy fresh air and California sunshine.
Homemade meals are prepared daily in the villa, with an emphasis on nutrition and taste to ensure residents enjoy comforting and satisfying food. The daily rhythm of the household includes engaging activities, such as crafts sessions led by visiting facilitators, which allow residents to express their creativity and maintain cognitive skills. Walks and other tailored activities are also incorporated into each resident’s routine, supporting physical well-being and mental stimulation.
Winding Way Villa provides both assisted living and memory care services, accommodating a range of support needs for the seniors who reside there. The professional staff focuses on respectful assistance with daily living tasks, medication management, and the creation of a safe, supportive environment. Loved ones can have peace of mind knowing that dedicated caregivers are present at all times to address any needs that may arise and to ensure that each resident enjoys a high quality of life in a serene, home-like setting.
People often ask...
Golden Moments Winding Way Care Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,011 per month.
Golden Moments Winding Way Care Home offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.
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The full address for this community is 4316 Illinois Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628.
No, Golden Moments Winding Way Care Home 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 California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.
Investigated and identified multiple violations, including neglect causing injuries, medication mismanagement, lack of administrator, insufficient staffing, finances, and poor record-keeping; the operation has since closed.
Type ACCR 87465(g)Incidental Medical and Dental Care
Type ACCR 87213Finances
Type ACCR 87465(a)(4)Incidental Medical and Dental Care
Type ACCR 87465(h)Incidental Medical and Dental Care
Type ACCR 87405Administrator - Qualifications and Duties
Type ACCR 87355(d)Criminal Record Clearance
Type ACCR 87411Personnel Requirements - General
Type BCCR 87457Pre-Admission Appraisal
Type BCCR 87555(b)(8)General Food Service Requirements
Type BCCR 87506(a)Resident Records
Type BCCR 87211(a)(1)(D)Reporting Requirements
22 May 2026Complaint
22 May 2026Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging inadequate care and night supervision; found serious deficiencies with immediate risk to residents and the home was closed.
Type ACCR 87464(f)(1)Basic Services
Type ACCR 87466.1Observation of the Resident
Type ACCR 87415(a)(1)Night Supervision
06 May 2026Inspection
06 May 2026Inspection
Identified a temporary suspension order issued immediately. At the time, no residents resided at the home.
04 May 2026Inspection
04 May 2026Inspection
Identified noncompliance with eviction notice requirements under the Health and Safety Code, including missing specific details. Noted civil penalties were assessed for failing to obtain a certified administrator and for issuing a refund to a resident's authorized representative following death.
Type B1569.683(a)
28 Apr 2026Inspection
28 Apr 2026Inspection
Identified civil penalties for failing to correct two prior citations—one related to obtaining a certified administrator and another related to issuing a refund after a resident's death. No new deficiencies were cited.
20 Apr 2026Inspection
20 Apr 2026Inspection
Identified a failure to notify all required parties about a Final Notice that electric service would be shut off, resulting in civil penalties.
Type B1569.686(a)(5)
16 Apr 2026Inspection
16 Apr 2026Inspection
Identified a deficiency regarding maintaining records for centrally stored prescription medications for at least one year.
Type B87465(h)(6)
16 Apr 2026Complaint
16 Apr 2026Complaint
Investigated an allegation of a questionable death. The investigation concluded the evidence did not prove the allegation.
15 Apr 2026Inspection
15 Apr 2026Inspection
Identified a financial plan deficiency due to not securing funds to meet operating costs for residents during a change of ownership.
Type B87213
14 Apr 2026Inspection
14 Apr 2026Inspection
Identified absence of a certified administrator and civil penalty assessed for failure to correct a citation.
09 Apr 2026Complaint
09 Apr 2026Complaint
Identified that an advance rent refund was not issued after the resident's death, even though rent had been paid through February 2026 and personal property had been removed.
Type B1569.652(c)
Type B87505(h)(4)
09 Apr 2026Inspection
09 Apr 2026Inspection
Found there was no certified administrator on site and a civil penalty of $1,700 was assessed for not correcting a citation about obtaining a certified administrator. No deficiencies were cited.
23 Mar 2026Inspection
23 Mar 2026Inspection
Noted lack of a certified administrator and a $1,000 civil penalty; no deficiencies were cited.
13 Mar 2026Inspection
13 Mar 2026Inspection
Identified a lack of a certified administrator and a $1,500 civil penalty was assessed for not correcting that citation. No deficiencies were cited.
26 Feb 2026Inspection
26 Feb 2026Inspection
Identified health and safety violations and issues with administrative oversight.
19 Feb 2026Inspection
19 Feb 2026Inspection
Observed no deficiencies identified during the health and safety check.
19 Feb 2026Inspection
19 Feb 2026Inspection
Investigated concerns about an incident that occurred on February 19, 2026.
18 Feb 2026Inspection
18 Feb 2026Inspection
Identified multiple health and safety deficiencies, including insufficient staffing to meet resident needs and unsafe or inadequate accommodations and equipment. Also found deficiencies in pre-admission processes, resident suitability assessments, intake information, and personal rights practices, including dignity and proper care planning.
Type A87411(a)
Type A87468.1(a)(2)
Type A87457(a)
Type A87457(c)
Type A87455(b)(8)
Type A87468.1(a)(1)
14 Feb 2026Inspection
14 Feb 2026Inspection
Identified a deficiency where a resident lacked necessary equipment to meet safety and comfort needs.
Type B87468.1(a)(2)
12 Feb 2026Inspection
12 Feb 2026Inspection
Identified deficiencies related to administrator qualifications and staffing levels.
Type B87405(a)
Type B87411(a)
21 Jan 2026Inspection
21 Jan 2026Inspection
Found no deficiencies during health checks. Five residents and two staff were present.
16 Jan 2026Inspection
16 Jan 2026Inspection
Identified multiple regulatory deficiencies and civil penalties issued after licensing actions.
14 Jan 2026Inspection
14 Jan 2026Inspection
Identified deficiencies related to staff records, quarterly drills, and staff training not meeting regulatory requirements.
Type B87412(a)
Type B1569.695(c)
Type B1569.625(b)(1&2)
18 Dec 2025Inspection
18 Dec 2025Inspection
Verified prior issues were addressed; staff files and training records were reviewed; deficiencies were cleared.
25 Nov 2025Inspection
25 Nov 2025Inspection
Identified missing criminal background clearances for two staff, missing first aid training for two staff, and no CPR certification documented for staff on duty.
Type A87355(d)(3)
Type A87411(c)(1)
Type A87412(f)
Type A1569.618(c)
04 Sept 2025Inspection
04 Sept 2025Inspection
Identified that one volunteer lacked a required criminal background clearance, posing an immediate health and safety risk to residents.
Type A87355(e)(2)
18 Aug 2025Complaint
18 Aug 2025Complaint
Investigated and found the four allegations unsubstantiated.
27 Mar 2025Inspection
27 Mar 2025Inspection
Identified that resident records were incomplete, with missing documentation for residents.
Type B87506(a)
16 Jan 2025Complaint
16 Jan 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff mismanaged residents' medications, unqualified staff administered injections, hygiene needs were not met, and residents were not seen by a doctor.
Type A87465(a)(4)
15 Jan 2025Inspection
15 Jan 2025Inspection
Identified that one staff member did not obtain a criminal background clearance before starting work. A civil penalty was assessed.
Type A87355(j)
23 Oct 2024Complaint
23 Oct 2024Complaint
Identified no active administrator certificate on file for the administrator role. Investigated staffing and food allegations, which were unfounded.
Type B87405(a)
14 May 2024Inspection
14 May 2024Inspection
Confirmed a refund was submitted to the representative and that a deficiency was cleared after follow-up.
09 May 2024Inspection
09 May 2024Inspection
Identified that a refund had not been issued to the resident's representative by the date of the visit, and a civil penalty of $600 was assessed for noncompliance during 4/11/2024 through 5/3/2024.
11 Apr 2024Complaint
11 Apr 2024Complaint
Investigated an allegation that a preadmission fee refund was not issued to the prospective resident's representative after the resident chose not to move in.
Type B87507(g)(5)(E)(1)(b)
14 Mar 2024Inspection
14 Mar 2024Inspection
Identified safety deficiencies including chemicals not locked away from residents, admission/retention of a resident with a prohibited health condition without an exception, and a fire extinguisher that had not been serviced.
Type A87203
Type A87309(a)
Type A87615(a)
06 Nov 2023Complaint
06 Nov 2023Complaint
Investigated a claim that staff were not receiving required training and another about criminal background clearances. Records showed no training documentation for caregivers, but criminal background clearances were on file.
Type B87411(c)(1)
Type B1569.618(c)(3)
Type B1569.625(b)(1&2)
16 Feb 2023Inspection
16 Feb 2023Inspection
Observed no deficiencies during the post-licensing visit.
16 Feb 2023Inspection
16 Feb 2023Inspection
Observed no health, safety, or personal rights violations during the visit.
29 Jun 2022Complaint
29 Jun 2022Complaint
Investigated complaint findings showed the allegation was unsubstantiated; interviews indicated adequate staffing and residents reported satisfactory care.
28 Mar 2022Inspection
28 Mar 2022Inspection
Found to be in substantial compliance with health and safety requirements during a pre-licensing follow-up for a change of ownership.
28 Mar 2022Inspection
28 Mar 2022Inspection
Observed no deficiencies or safety concerns and found the site in substantial compliance.
10 Dec 2021Inspection
10 Dec 2021Inspection
Identified and delivered an Order of Immediate Exclusion prohibiting a former staff member from working or being present in licensed facilities; no deficiencies were cited.
09 Dec 2021Inspection
09 Dec 2021Inspection
Found that on 11/22/21 a staff member struck a resident, causing shoulder injury and bruising, and law enforcement was not notified within 24 hours as required.
Type A87211(a)(3)
Type B15630(b)(1)
07 Dec 2021Inspection
07 Dec 2021Inspection
Investigated an incident where a caregiver struck a resident; the staff member who struck was terminated, records were requested, and no deficiencies were noted.
20 Aug 2021Inspection
20 Aug 2021Inspection
Found no deficiencies after a required 1-year visit; observed proper safety measures, infection control, and complete resident and staff records.
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