Golden Years Home

    44315 Casa Nova Dr, Lancaster, CA 93536
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Loving, spotless, beautiful, faith-based care

    I placed my aunt here and, though it was a tough decision, I'm reassured - Bryan and the family-like, caring staff went above and beyond. The facility is beautiful, spacious and spotlessly clean, the food is much loved, and residents get genuine, residential-style attention with transparent updates. It's a loving, Jesus-centered atmosphere that felt god-ordained and heaven-sent; I highly recommend them.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.17·(6)

    Overall rating

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

      4.5
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.2

    Pros

    • Family-like, compassionate staff
    • Transparent communication and regular updates
    • Loving, supportive, faith-oriented atmosphere
    • Clean, spacious, and attractive facility
    • Residential-style, personalized care
    • Friendly staff with strong people skills
    • Extra attention to individual residents
    • High-quality, well-liked food
    • Supportive during difficult decisions (staff assistance)
    • Strong overall recommendations from families

    Cons

    • Very limited hospice intake (only two hospice patients at a time)
    • Restrictive admissions policy
    • Lack of organized activities for residents
    • Religious emphasis may not suit all residents
    • Potential access issues for hospice patients due to capacity limits

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Golden Years Home are strongly positive, with recurring praise that emphasizes compassionate, family-like care and a reassuring, faith-oriented environment. Multiple reviewers describe the facility and the staff in emotive, high-endorsement terms (e.g., loving, heaven-sent), and several explicitly recommend the home. The predominant tone is one of gratitude and relief from families who felt their loved ones received genuine, attentive care.

    Care quality and staff: The clearest and most consistent theme across the summaries is the quality of interpersonal care. Reviewers repeatedly call out staff as being caring, supportive, and having excellent people skills. Words and phrases such as "family-like," "genuine care," and "extra attention" indicate a smaller, relational care model rather than a purely clinical one. One reviewer specifically named a staff member (Bryan) as helpful during a difficult placement decision, which reinforces that staff assistance extends to emotional and logistical support for families as well as direct resident care. The "residential-style" label suggests personalized routines and attention rather than an institutional feel.

    Facilities and environment: The physical environment is described very positively. Multiple mentions of the facility being beautiful, spacious, and clean point to a well-maintained, pleasant setting. Reviewers characterize the atmosphere as warm and welcoming—terms like "loving atmosphere" and "heaven-sent" reflect strong emotional approval, and the clean and spacious descriptors support that the home is comfortable and well-kept.

    Dining and daily life: Food quality is another clear strength. Several reviewers note that residents enjoy the food and that meal experiences are a positive aspect of daily life. This contributes to overall resident satisfaction and is explicitly mentioned as a reason relatives feel comfortable with placement. However, while the food is praised, reviewers also note an absence of structured activities: "no activities" appears as a specific negative. That suggests that, despite good meals and personalized attention, Golden Years Home may offer limited social programming or organized engagement opportunities compared with larger communities.

    Admissions, hospice, and capacity constraints: A prominent recurring concern is the facility's restrictive admissions policy and a very limited hospice intake—specifically, acceptance of only two hospice patients at a time. This capacity limit is mentioned directly and framed as a potential barrier to care for families in need of hospice placement. The combination of a restrictive admissions policy and tight hospice capacity may create access issues, especially for those seeking end-of-life services. Families should be aware that availability may be constrained and that advance planning or waiting lists could be necessary.

    Religious orientation and cultural fit: Several reviews highlight the facility's faith-based character—references to God, Jesus, "god-ordained," and "heaven-sent" indicate that spirituality and religious belief are noticeable and likely woven into the home’s culture. For many families in the reviews this is a positive attribute that complements the compassionate care; however, the religious emphasis is also something prospective residents and families should consider as a matter of personal fit. For those seeking a secular environment, the faith orientation could be less suitable.

    Communication and family experience: Transparent communication and regular updates to families are repeatedly praised, and the overall family experience is described as reassuring. Reviewers who had to make difficult placement decisions noted staff help in making that transition easier, and multiple testimonials convey satisfaction and gratitude. The consistent pattern is one of families feeling informed, supported, and confident in the choices they made.

    Net assessment and recommendation guidance: Golden Years Home appears to excel at providing warm, personalized, faith-affirming care in a clean, residential-style setting with very good food and attentive staff. It is particularly well-suited to individuals and families who prioritize compassionate, small-community care and who appreciate or welcome a religious environment. Areas for improvement or considerations for prospective families include the lack of organized activities and the limited hospice capacity plus restrictive admissions—factors that could affect suitability depending on the resident’s needs. Overall, reviewers recommend Golden Years Home but advise checking availability and program fit (particularly around hospice services and activity offerings) before making placement decisions.

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    Location

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    Golden Years Home is located at 44315 Casa Nova Dr, Lancaster, CA, 93536.

    About Golden Years Home

    Golden Years Home is a residential care home for the elderly located in Lancaster, California, known for assisted living, memory care, and board and care services, and it's been serving seniors for over a decade in a small, home-like setting that holds ten residents or fewer, so everyone gets personal attention and care. The community offers help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication management, and they have care programs that change and grow as someone's needs change, so residents can stay even as their care needs increase. For seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, there's a separate, secure memory care building with wandering alert systems, a dedicated team, specialized programs, and memory-enhancing activities, all set up to keep folks safe and engaged.

    The rooms come furnished, and residents enjoy communal areas like a dining room, a game and activities room, and both indoor and outdoor spaces designed for comfort and socializing. Meals get cooked on-site, with set menus that accommodate medical needs like diabetes, food allergies, and other restrictions, and there are vegetarian and special diet options available, and staff pay close attention to things like incontinence care and diabetic care, including insulin injections and reminders to use the restroom.

    Golden Years Home keeps safety in mind with emergency alert systems, sprinkler systems, and wheelchair accessibility throughout, and staff offers 24-hour supervision, standby transfer help, and assistance for residents who are non-ambulatory. For people who need a break from home caregivers, respite and short-term stays are available. Community events, regular entertainment like movie nights, arts and crafts, and wellness programs fill the calendar, and residents can join educational and social activities that encourage friendship and activity.

    The team in the community, often described as helpful and kind, gives care with a personal, joyful manner, updating families on how residents are doing. Golden Years Home provides other touches like laundry and dry cleaning, onsite beautician and salon services, housekeeping, and move-in coordination, helping folks settle in comfortably. There are a variety of rooms, including studio, single, and two-bedroom options, each with safety and accessibility features, and amenities like WiFi, cable TV, kitchens or kitchenettes, washers and dryers, and parking for guests. They offer transportation at extra cost for those who need it to get to appointments or outings.

    The home's secure environment stands out for those with greater needs, including residents with behaviors that require extra supervision, with a staff that can provide one-person and two-person transfer assistance, as well as care for bowel and bladder incontinence. Residents can expect regular communication with their loved ones and care that's focused on dignity and well-being, all in a setting that feels like family. Golden Years Home holds an accreditation with California Inspection Reports and keeps up with required inspection and citation histories as a Residential Care Home for the Elderly, and it stands out for its commitment to helping seniors safely age in place.

    People often ask...

    Golden Years Home offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

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    The full address for this community is 44315 Casa Nova Dr, Lancaster, CA 93536.

    No, Golden Years 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.

    License number197610542
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeCASANOVA CARE HOME LLC
    EffectiveJanuary 7th, 2025
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    Inspection Reports

    21

    Reports

    18

    Type A Citations

    12

    Type B Citations

    7

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    28 Feb 2026Inspection
    Found that a resident labeled bedridden resided in a non-ambulatory bedroom, and a bed rail safety issue was present. Also multiple resident records lacked a required reappraisal and an annual medical visit.
    • Type ACCR87202(a)(2)
    • Type ACCR87608(a)(5)(A)
    • Type BCCR87463(a)
    • Type BCCR87463(h)
    28 Feb 2026Inspection
    Observed smoke detectors tested and functioning during an annual inspection, and an exit interview was conducted.
    17 Dec 2024Inspection
    Found readiness for licensure after completing a pre-licensing review, with compliant safety features, adequate furnishings, and a capacity set for six residents.
    10 Dec 2024Complaint
    Investigated allegations that staff couldn't communicate residents' needs due to language barriers, that staff were not properly trained to assist residents, and that a resident did not get needed transfer assistance. Findings showed issues with training documentation and with transfer assistance.
    • Type A1569.625(b)(1)-(2)
    • Type B87464(f)(1)
    • Type B87101(c)(3)
    • Type B1569.2(c)
    10 Dec 2024Inspection
    Identified that training certificates were falsified and could not be verified, posing an immediate health and safety risk to residents.
    • Type A87207
    10 Dec 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a staff member caused an injury to a resident; found the staff member may have lacked proper training and had falsified training certificates, which could have contributed to the resident's injury.
    • Type A87411(c)
    • Type A1569.625
    • Type A1569.69
    18 Nov 2024Inspection
    Investigated and discussed recent non-compliance issues related to dementia care, postural supports, and injections in an informal conference.
    • Type B1569.191(a)(1)
    04 Nov 2024Inspection
    Identified that injections for a resident were administered by staff not appropriately skilled, posing a health and safety risk. Interviews showed days when home health visits or visits by the responsible party did not occur.
    • Type A87629(b)(1)(b)
    04 Nov 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a resident's bedroom wall was not repaired; holes were observed and linked to damage from a hospital bed.
    • Type B87303(a)
    04 Sept 2024Inspection
    Identified failure to transfer a staff member's criminal record clearance; a live-in staff member not on the roster was present.
    • Type A87355(e)(2)
    08 Aug 2024Inspection
    Verified understanding of licensing requirements, client populations, staff qualifications and responsibilities, program policies, and required documents during COMP II.
    22 Jul 2024Inspection
    Identified that a resident was restrained with bed rails to prevent self-harm during care. There was no physician's written order for the postural support in the resident's records; the resident is no longer in care.
    • Type A87608(a)(5)
    • Type A87608(a)(3)
    21 Jun 2024Complaint
    Investigated a resident sustaining a wrist fracture while in care, alleging improper supervision. Findings pointed to insufficient supervision and fall-prevention planning for residents with dementia.
    • Type A87705(b)(2)(b)
    • Type A87705(c)(4)(c)
    • Type B87208
    14 May 2024Inspection
    Identified two deficiencies related to reporting and drills. The first involved not reporting an April 2023 incident to licensing in a timely manner; the second involved not documenting quarterly drills.
    • Type B87211(a)
    • Type B1569.695(c)
    29 Apr 2024Inspection
    Found most aspects compliant with safety standards, but a current first aid manual approved by a recognized agency was not present.
    • Type B87465(a)(8)(A)
    03 Oct 2023Inspection
    Identified failure to obtain fire clearance for a bedbound resident and for a resident occupying a room designated as an office. This raised health and safety concerns.
    • Type A87202(a)
    01 Mar 2023Inspection
    Identified improper medication storage using a 7-day pill organizer instead of the original containers and a staff member not associated with the facility.
    • Type A87355(c)(1)(2)(3)
    • Type A87465(h)(5)
    01 Mar 2023Complaint
    Investigated a resident's unexplained bruise and concerns that staff did not report falls resulting in bruises. Interviews and observations found a bruise on the resident's arm and no incident reports for falls were identified, with staff noting bed rails could cause bruising.
    27 Feb 2023Complaint
    Investigated allegations that residents received unprescribed CBD and that utensils/pans were in poor condition; observed CBD given without a physician's order and rusted cookware.
    • Type A87465(c)(1)(c)
    • Type B87303(a)(a)
    14 Aug 2022Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff verbally abused a resident. Interviews with residents and staff and on-site observations found no evidence of verbal aggression and no health or safety hazards observed.
    02 Mar 2022Inspection
    Identified that the operator operated a home at a new location without a valid license, creating immediate health and safety risks for three residents.
    • Type A1569.10

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