Golden Care Home sits in an upscale Scottsdale neighborhood at 5857 East Betty Elyse Lane, so the area around is pretty nice and quiet, and you can tell when you pull up that the place keeps itself very clean and tidy. The owner of the place is known to stay in regular touch with the families and takes an active role, so you don't see folks getting lost in the shuffle much, and with room for only 10 residents, everyone knows each other's name and passes the time in a cozy community setting that feels more like a home than a big building. The care, which follows Arizona license # AL8989H, covers a lot of ground: assisted living, skilled nursing for longer-term needs, respite care when caregivers need a break, and specialized memory care for older adults with Alzheimer's and dementia, so the staff knows about memory therapies and keeps an eye on folks day and night with secure settings.
The home gives help with cooking, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and even walking around if someone needs it, and offers board and care, adult day programs, skilled nursing, and even home health care and hospice, which means there's always staff around for anything from taking medicine to helping with high needs like diabetes or incontinence. Rooms include studios, semi-private, and 1-bedroom options, furnished for comfort, featuring cable TV, high-speed Wi-Fi, air conditioning, ground-floor wheelchair accessible showers, and private bathrooms, so no one is climbing stairs or sitting in the heat. There're meals for every diet too-vegetarian, vegan, low-sodium, no sugar, kosher, even guest meals and room service, always available on the resident's schedule, which helps keep routines simple and keeps everyone eating.
Activities wind through the day with things like Bible study, music, games, fitness, and movie time, plus a chapel and visits from chaplains if someone wants devotional time, and there's a garden and both indoor and outdoor common spaces for relaxation. Pets aren't left out either, so residents can bring cats or dogs. For trips and doctor visits, rides can be arranged, and some transportation comes included with the place. There's also support for folks coming out of surgery or who need a short-term stay, so families can rest a little knowing their loved one isn't unattended. They handle personal laundry, keep the place clean, and the meals are watched over by a dietitian. Residents' healthcare needs are covered from daily routines to medication help and coordination with outside healthcare providers.
The overall review score sits at 2.3, so some families have had concerns or mixed feelings, but people mention the owner's involvement and the cleanliness, so that's worth keeping in mind. Folks can also use the home's directory if they want to look for other similar places, which can help families find the right fit. Amenities include a games room, wellness programs, computer access, a bistro, a movie room, hair salon, community kitchen, parking, and on-site and off-site religious activities, so there's always something going on. Golden Care Home works with Caring Senior Transitions, LLC for help with finding the right senior living or memory care fit, and the service's mission is to keep care professional and personal, especially as folks age and need more support. With the different types of care, activities, and amenities, Golden Care Home tries to give older adults and their families a supportive and welcoming option in Scottsdale.
