Gold Country Senior Living

Gold Country Senior Living sits in Placerville, California, and offers a mix of care options like Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care through Legacies™, and Heartland™ Assisted Living. The community provides a maintenance-free lifestyle with apartments built for comfort and accessibility, and you'll find both pet-friendly and modern options, some with spacious open floor plans. Staff stay available to answer questions, help with tours, show the common areas such as libraries, courtyards, patios, dining rooms, and lounges, and assist residents and prospective residents any time of day. The chef-prepared meal service takes place in an elegant dining room, while the on-site salon and library give places for grooming or relaxing with a book. Residents have variety in their days with a full calendar of activities, including fitness classes, craft workshops, and social events aimed at keeping folks active and connected, and daily options are based on what residents enjoy. The grounds show scenic views from gardens and patios, and residents often gather here for group events or quiet time.

Recent ownership changes brought Gold Country Senior Living into the Pacifica Senior Living family, bringing in new ideas while keeping an experienced staff and familiar faces, and some residents have moved here from other homes to join the Independent Living program and stay connected. The environment's helpful and friendly, and staff try to make each resident feel like family. For those needing extra help, Assisted Living services cover bathing, dressing, medication management, and other daily needs, and 24-hour supervision ensures someone's always available. The Legacies™ Memory Care program gives individualized plans in a safe, spacious setting, while short-term Respite Care is an option for those needing care for a limited time. The community includes skilled nursing with 68 Medicare-certified beds, and rehabilitative care through physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with therapy spaces that feature a bed, full kitchen, and bathroom for everyday training. Programs like balance improvement, fall prevention, and therapy for physical disabilities support seniors in staying independent.

Residents enjoy scheduled outings, educational opportunities, and organized social services to help foster friendships. Licensed by the State of California and an approved provider for Medicare and Medi-Cal, Gold Country Senior Living covers many services through different insurance plans. The daily focus at Gold Country Senior Living is on providing a high quality of life and a worry-free, nurturing environment, with clean, well-kept community spaces, a diverse set of care options, and a wide range of amenities for comfort and convenience during the later years.

Gold Country Senior Living is managed by Pacifica Senior Living.

Pacifica Senior Living, a division of Pacifica Companies (family-owned since 1978), was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Operating over 90 communities across 13-14 states with concentrations in California, Florida, and Arizona, Pacifica has grown to become the 13th largest overall senior care provider in the United States. The company ranks as the 5th largest memory care provider, 10th largest assisted living provider, and 21st largest independent living provider nationally, serving thousands of residents from coast to coast through their comprehensive care offerings.

Pacifica's mission centers on creating a lifestyle of independence, security, and peace of mind for each individual and their family. The company provides personalized, compassionate care services through their signature Heartland™ Assisted Living and Legacies™ Memory Care programs, which focus on the individual while offering customized care plans that respect each resident's needs, preferences, and privacy. Their philosophy emphasizes striking a balance between assistance and independence, providing dignified and compassionate retirement experiences in environments that feel like home. Each community is managed individually, allowing for tailored support of unique resident profiles and communal character, with everything from scheduling to dining menus designed around residents' preferences.

The company's specialized memory care programs demonstrate their expertise in dementia care. Their Legacies™ Memory Care program helps patients with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss feel safe and secure while providing memory-boosting activities. The innovative Amara Memory Support program creates welcoming and empowering environments that celebrate the essence of people rather than focusing on their diagnosis. Programming encompasses nine Focus Elements of Life: Recreation, Service, Spirituality, Movement, Sensory, Household Connection, Community, Exploration, and Creative Arts, delivered through stimulating activities including gardening, culinary adventures, musical experiences, creative artistic outlets, and mindfulness practices.

Pacifica offers a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, skilled nursing, and adult day care services. All communities focus on promoting well-being by meeting care needs while facilitating social interactions, activities, and wellness programs. Despite recent financial challenges leading to the bankruptcy of one management entity affecting approximately 20 California facilities, the majority of Pacifica's nearly 100 communities continue operating, maintaining their commitment to advancing senior living and providing peace of mind to residents and families through warm, family-like communities where each resident receives individualized attention while maintaining dignity and independence.