Golden Personal Care Home

    257 Golden Rd, Eastman, GA 31023
    • Assisted Living

    Transport incident endangered paralyzed son

    I like the care overall, but a transport incident seriously shook my confidence. The driver - I couldn't tell if they were facility staff or a contractor - tailgated, ran me off the road, never braked and my horn had no effect; police had to be called. That reckless driving endangered my paralyzed son after his bedsore surgery, and our pickup was an hour late so we waited outside the hospital. I reported integrity and safety concerns to management; they were apologetic but must fix transport staffing and training.

    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
    • 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

    Reviews

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    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
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      1.0
    • Staff

      1.0
    • Meals

      1.0
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    Cons

    • Unsafe transportation and driver behavior
    • Delayed resident transfers and pickup coordination
    • Staff professionalism and conduct
    • Gaps in clinical wound-prevention and post-acute care
    • Inadequate staff identification and role clarity
    • Insufficient managerial oversight of safety protocols

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe recurring operational and safety concerns rather than consistent positive attributes. Two broad themes stand out: transportation safety and responsiveness, and staff conduct and clinical follow-up. These patterns suggest areas for targeted inquiry by prospective residents and families.

    Care quality: Reviewers raised clinical concerns centered on wound care and post-acute follow-up. One account referenced a pressure-injury that required surgical intervention; another described lengthy delays for arranged transport from a hospital. Taken together, these items point to potential gaps in pressure-injury prevention, monitoring, and timely coordination of post-hospital care. Families should ask the facility about its pressure-injury prevention protocols, wound-care escalation pathways, and how it coordinates hospital discharges and transports.

    Staff: Multiple submissions expressed concerns about staff professionalism, integrity, and conduct. Descriptions include an incident involving aggressive driving behavior by an employee and language indicating uncertainty about an individual’s role. At least one situation escalated to law-enforcement involvement. These matters indicate a need for clearer staff role identification, stronger behavioral standards, consistent training on resident safety, and transparent incident-reporting practices. The term "allegations" may apply to the more serious conduct concerns; prospective families should request information on background checks, staff training curricula, and recent disciplinary or corrective-action processes.

    Dining and activities: The available feedback contains no substantive comments about dining, menu quality, recreational programming, or social activities. Because these areas are not represented in the reviews provided, they cannot be assessed here; visitors should evaluate meal service, activity schedules, and resident engagement during a tour.

    Facilities and management: Transportation operations are a focal point in the feedback — including vehicle operation practices, driver training, and pickup scheduling. In addition to the safety concerns, reviewers described delays in pickup coordination and communication breakdowns with families during hospital transitions. These items suggest gaps in operational oversight, scheduling reliability, and emergency-response procedures. Management should be able to demonstrate policies for driver vetting and training, vehicle maintenance, transfer protocols, and family notification processes.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The dominant patterns are unsafe transportation practices and inconsistent responsiveness during transitions of care, accompanied by concerns about staff conduct and role clarity. For families considering this facility, recommended questions include: How are drivers hired and trained? What are the pickup/transfer timelines and escalation steps when delays occur? What pressure-injury prevention and wound-care programs are in place? How does the facility identify staff to families and log/communicate incidents? Requesting written policies and recent quality/safety audits will help verify whether corrective actions have been implemented.

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    Location

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    Golden Personal Care Home is located at 257 Golden Rd, Eastman, GA, 31023.

    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.

    People often ask...

    Golden Personal Care Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,110 per month.

    Golden Personal Care Home offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 257 Golden Rd, Eastman, GA 31023.

    No, Golden Personal 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 Georgia, the Department of Community Health's Healthcare Facility Regulation division licenses personal care homes and assisted living communities and posts their health and complaint surveys.

    License numberPCH001641
    StatusActive
    Facility typePersonal Care Home
    Capacity20 residents
    LicenseeMs JAN SMITH
    EffectiveJune 18th, 2003

    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    4

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    9

    Years

    31 Dec 2025Licensure
    Found no deficiencies.
    26 Jan 2022Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in staff background records, medication administration documentation, food storage and labeling, and menu change documentation.
    • Five-year employment history not documented
    • Medications administration records not updated
    • Food storage, labeling, and dating violations
    • Menu changes not documented
    07 Jan 2020Complaint
    Investigated a complaint intake and found no deficiencies.
    22 May 2019Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    01 May 2019Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    21 Jun 2017Inspection
    Found no deficiencies.
    19 Jun 2017Inspection
    Found no deficiencies. Compliance with applicable rules was confirmed.

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