Pricing ranges from
    $3,246 – 3,895/month

    Golden Age Home Care

    3521 Effingham Ln, Modesto, CA 95357
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Small family-style home, attentive care

    My loved one moved into this small six-resident home and we've been very pleased. The house is clean, well-furnished and truly feels like family. Staff are kind, attentive and knowledgeable about her medical needs, with personalized care plans, on-site nurse/doctor visits and hospice available. Fresh daily meals from the on-site kitchen (Filipino cooks who speak her language) have helped her regain weight and spirits. The intimate, home-like setting keeps couples together and reduces the chance of being overlooked. I highly recommend this supportive, well-run residential home.

    Loved one of resident
    Sep 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

    5.00·(10)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Family-like, intimate atmosphere
    • Small residential setting (six residents)
    • Attentive, caring caregiving staff
    • Consistent, long-term staff relationships
    • Personalized/custom care plans
    • On-site nursing and physician visits
    • Hospice and end-of-life support available
    • Fresh daily meals from an on-site kitchen
    • Language-concordant staff and cooks
    • Clean, well-maintained and well-furnished home
    • Shared-room option to keep couples together

    Cons

    • Limited recreational and activity programming
    • Limited private-room availability
    • Small-scale model may not suit high-acuity medical needs

    Summary of reviews

    Golden Age Home Care is described across reviews as a small, home-style residential setting that emphasizes an intimate, family-like atmosphere. The facility appears to operate with a low census (around six residents), which reviewers link to a more personal day-to-day environment and greater continuity of caregivers. The physical environment is consistently described as clean, well-furnished and well-maintained, with an on-site kitchen and dining area that supports regular communal meals.

    Care quality and staffing are the most frequently cited strengths. Reviewers describe caregivers as attentive, kind and supportive, and they note long-term staff relationships that contribute to continuity of care. Several accounts highlight individualized care plans, staff familiarity with residents' medical situations, on-site nursing and physician visits, and availability of hospice services — all of which point to a model focused on personalized medical oversight rather than institutional scale. Families reporting health improvements, weight gain and consistent monitoring frame these outcomes as evidence of effective daily care and clinical coordination.

    Dining and cultural fit are recurring positives. The facility provides fresh daily meals prepared on-site; language-concordant staff and cooks were specifically noted as enhancing comfort and communication for residents who share that language. Room configurations include shared-room options that families used to keep couples together. Overall management and front-line staff are characterized as accommodating, thoughtful and responsive; reviewers describe custom care planning and supportive communication with families.

    The principal operational limitations cited relate to the small residential model itself. Activity programming is described as limited; prospective residents who prioritize a robust schedule of group activities or extensive on-site amenities may find offerings constrained. Private-room availability also appears limited due to the facility's scale. Additionally, while clinical oversight is present (nurse/doctor visits and hospice), the small-house model may be less suitable for individuals who require continuous, high-acuity institutional services. For families considering this provider, recommended follow-up questions include current activity schedules and examples of engagement, availability of private rooms, and the facility's process for managing higher-acuity clinical needs or changes in condition.

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    Location

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    Golden Age Home Care is located at 3521 Effingham Ln, Modesto, CA, 95357.

    About Golden Age Home Care

    Golden Age is a distinguished care home dedicated to providing exceptional support and comfort to aging individuals who are transitioning from their long-time residences. With multiple locations throughout the Modesto area, Golden Age focuses on creating a genuine sense of home and belonging for each resident. Their facilities are designed to foster compassion and a world-class standard of care, ensuring that every individual feels valued, respected, and well-cared-for within the Golden Age family. Across seven distinct homes, each accommodating six residents, Golden Age is able to deliver personalized attention and meaningful companionship while upholding standards of safety and professionalism.

    Every day at Golden Age is devoted to making life special for residents. The team is composed of highly qualified and dedicated caregivers who excel in their roles, ensuring that all health and personal needs are met with warmth and expertise. Meal preparation and medication management are among the essential services provided, emphasizing not only the health but the overall well-being and comfort of each individual. Caregivers are carefully trained to support both the physical and emotional needs of residents, understanding the challenges and sensitivities of transition and aging.

    The environment at Golden Age is one where companionship, comfort, and dignity are priorities. Daily life is enriched by meaningful social opportunities, thoughtful amenities, and a nurturing atmosphere that truly feels like home. Residents can enjoy shared meals, personalized activities, and a supportive setting designed to encourage independence while offering assistance as needed. Golden Age’s commitment to its residents extends beyond routine care, treating each person as a valued member of their community and ensuring that every day is approached with empathy and attention to individual needs. By focusing on the importance of quality staffing, compassionate service, and a safe, serene atmosphere, Golden Age has cultivated a reputation for being a true home for those entering this important stage of life.

    People often ask...

    Golden Age Home Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,246 per month.

    Golden Age Home Care offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 1 photos of Golden Age Home Care on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 3521 Effingham Ln, Modesto, CA 95357.

    No, Golden Age Home Care 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 number507001187
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseePLACINTAR, MARINELA
    EffectiveAugust 23rd, 1999
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    Inspection Reports

    14

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    6

    Type B Citations

    1

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    12 May 2026Complaint
    Investigated the allegation that an uncleared staff member provided care to residents. Found no evidence to support the allegation.
    15 Jul 2025Inspection
    Observed a clean, well-maintained home with functioning safety systems and properly stored medications; no deficiencies were cited.
    16 Aug 2024Inspection
    Observed compliance with safety, health, and resident care standards; no deficiencies identified.
    16 Aug 2023Inspection
    Identified a deficiency due to two of four staff files missing annual training.
    • Type B1569.696(a)(1)
    11 Jul 2022Inspection
    Identified that the administrator's certification had expired and staff COVID-19 symptom screening was not conducted at entry. A deficiency was cited for administrator qualifications and duties.
    • Type B87405(a)
    26 Jan 2022Inspection
    Investigated and found that required solvency monitoring documents and related financial records were not submitted by the due date, and several items remained outstanding.
    • Type B87755(c)
    30 Dec 2021Inspection
    Observed six residents (two on hospice) with sufficient staff; noted adequate food supplies, functioning utilities, and a secured medication cabinet.
    10 Aug 2021Inspection
    Observed the home was well maintained; safety systems were current and disaster drills were performed as required, with no deficiencies observed.
    21 Jul 2021Inspection
    Identified gaps in financial documentation and past late payments, including non-sufficient funds, untimely water bills, and food costs below requirements; discussed submitting documents for the second quarter of 2021.
    09 Jun 2021Inspection
    Concluded that no deficiencies were cited. The meeting addressed audit compliance and documentation requirements.
    10 Nov 2020Inspection
    Investigated an allegation related to care; conducted a case management visit with a site tour and staff interviews, and concluded with an exit interview.
    05 Nov 2020Inspection
    Investigated solvency concerns and noncooperation, including months of negative balances and overdraft fees, failure to provide requested documents, and noncompliance with licensing and inspection authority requirements. Identified that the administrator did not meet required qualifications and duties, including concerns about personal integrity.
    09 Mar 2020Inspection
    Issued one deficiency on the visit for staff not having their own bedroom to sleep in.
    • Type B87213
    • Type B87405
    • Type B87755
    29 Jan 2020Inspection
    Visited home, no deficiencies identified. Staff and residents in compliance, no issues noted.

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