Pricing ranges from
    $3,110 – 3,732/month

    Golden Personal Care Home

    257 Golden Rd, Eastman, GA, 31023
    1.0 · 6 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Reckless driver endangered my son

    I trusted this facility with my paralyzed son after bed-sore surgery and was shocked: an hour-long pickup delay left us waiting outside the hospital, then an unknown staff driver drove recklessly-tailgating, ran us off the road, never braked or answered my horn-endangering us until police had to intervene. One star for dangerous driving, staff misconduct, and overall lack of integrity.

    Pricing

    $3,110+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $3,732+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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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
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

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

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    1.00 · 6 reviews

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      1.0
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Cons

    • Staff misconduct
    • Employee tailgating incident
    • Police intervention related to staff behavior
    • Integrity concerns about staff and unclear employee role
    • Delayed medical transport / hour-long pickup delay
    • Waiting outside hospital for transport
    • Post-surgery bed sore (possible care/pressure ulcer issue)
    • Unsafe and reckless driving by facility driver
    • Driver ran reviewer off the road and failed to brake
    • Endangered passengers and loved ones due to unsafe practices
    • Overall severe safety and satisfaction concerns

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the provided reviews is strongly negative and centers on safety, staff conduct, and failures in transportation and basic clinical care. Multiple reviews describe incidents that range from reckless driving and aggressive on-road behavior to allegations of staff misconduct significant enough to involve police. These themes suggest both acute safety risks for residents and deeper concerns about hiring, supervision, training, and operational protocols.

    Care quality: Review content raises specific clinical concerns. One reviewer reports a paralyzed family member who developed a bed sore after surgery, implying insufficient prevention, monitoring, or wound care. This is particularly serious for a population at high risk for pressure injuries; the single report in the summaries indicates a potential lapse in nursing care or post-operative follow-up and should be treated as a red flag requiring investigation. There are no positive comments about clinical care to counterbalance this report.

    Staff behavior and integrity: Multiple items highlight staff misconduct and integrity questions, including an incident of tailgating by an employee and a separate mention that police were called. Reviewers also express uncertainty about the type or role of the employee involved, which suggests poor identification, unclear role boundaries, or inadequate transparency about staff responsibilities. These issues point to problems with staff selection, supervision, role clarity, and perhaps background checks or discipline procedures.

    Transportation and safety: Transportation emerges as a critical and recurring problem. Several reviews describe drivers engaging in reckless or unsafe behavior: one reviewer says a driver ran them off the road, did not brake, and was unresponsive to horn warnings. Another complaint recounts an hour-long delay for pickup from a hospital, leaving a family waiting outside for transport. Collectively these items present two related problems — dangerous driving that directly endangers residents and the public, and logistical failures that create long waits and unreliable transfers for medically vulnerable individuals. These problems are acute for residents who depend on the facility for safe transport to/from medical appointments and hospital discharges.

    Management, communication, and operations: The pattern of complaints implies weaknesses in management oversight. Reported misconduct leading to police involvement, uncertainty about employee role, transportation mismanagement, and clinical lapses (bed sore) together suggest gaps in hiring practices, staff training (especially driver training and clinical wound prevention), incident reporting, and communication with families. The hour-long hospital wait and unclear employee types indicate process failures in scheduling and in informing families about staff responsibilities or credentials.

    Facilities, dining, and activities: The review summaries do not mention facilities, dining, recreational activities, or social programming. Because these areas are not referenced, no conclusions can be drawn from the provided data about the living environment, meals, or engagement opportunities. The absence of positive comments in any area further leans the overall impression toward dissatisfaction.

    Notable patterns and risks: The recurring themes are safety and trust. Incidents described are not minor complaints about amenities — they involve potential physical harm (reckless driving, bed sore after surgery) and legal/safety escalations (police intervention). These are signals that the issues may be systemic rather than isolated. For families and residents, the most salient risks are unsafe transportation, potential neglect in clinical care, and unreliable or untrustworthy staff behavior.

    Recommendations based on review themes: While these summaries are limited in scope, they point to actionable priorities for the provider: (1) immediate review and strengthening of transportation policies, mandatory defensive driving training, and monitoring of driver behavior; (2) investigation of the reported clinical lapse (pressure injury) with a quality-improvement plan for wound prevention and post-op care; (3) audit of hiring, credentialing, and staff identification practices, plus retraining or disciplinary action as indicated; (4) clearer communication protocols with families regarding pickup times, delays, and staff roles; and (5) establishment or reinforcement of incident reporting and escalation procedures so events that require police or external intervention are minimized and transparently addressed.

    In summary, the reviews portray a facility with serious safety and trust issues that affect both transportation and clinical care. The lack of any reported positives in these summaries amplifies the concern. Prospective families should seek detailed, up-to-date information from the provider about corrective actions taken, review incident logs and driver records, and consider direct observation or third-party inspections before making placement decisions.

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    About Golden Personal Care Home

    Golden Personal Care Home is a dedicated senior living community nestled in Eastman, Georgia, recognized for its commitment to providing compassionate and attentive care for older adults. The care home offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where residents can experience a fulfilling lifestyle supported by a professional team that values dignity, independence, and well-being. Residents of Golden Personal Care Home can expect a nurturing environment where their day-to-day needs are addressed, ensuring comfort and security throughout their stay.

    A core highlight of life at Golden Personal Care Home is the emphasis on nutritious meals and dining experiences. The community’s carefully crafted menus are designed to provide residents with balanced nutrition, ensuring they benefit from the right blend of vitamins and minerals. Meals are prepared with high-quality ingredients and special attention is given to taste and presentation, making dining a pleasurable part of each day. The mealtime experience is not just about nourishment, but also about fostering connection and anticipation, as residents often look forward to enjoying their food among friends.

    Enrichment is seamlessly woven into daily life at Golden Personal Care Home, with a calendar of activities that engage residents on multiple levels—socially, physically, mentally, and emotionally. The staff takes pride in curating programs that offer stimulation and enjoyment, recognizing the importance of both group interaction and individual expression. Whether participating in scheduled activities or informal gatherings, residents are encouraged to stay active and involved, which contributes to a vibrant and supportive community culture.

    The sense of friendliness at Golden Personal Care Home is palpable, as the staff is dedicated to creating a joyful and caring environment. Team members work together to offer assistance with daily living activities, always mindful of each resident’s personal preferences and needs. The overall atmosphere is designed to be cheerful and inclusive, making the care home a happy and inviting place for both residents and their visitors. From thoughtfully planned events to the consistent kindness displayed by staff, Golden Personal Care Home stands out for its heartfelt approach to elder care.

    Every detail of the Golden Personal Care Home experience has been considered to promote well-being, engagement, and comfort for seniors. By balancing quality care, delicious dining, meaningful activities, and a consistently friendly spirit, the community offers seniors a place to truly call home.

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