Golden Ridge, over on Henning Drive in Citrus Heights, California, sits in a quiet neighborhood and feels like a big family home, with friendly, helpful staff who know each resident well and spend their time making sure folks feel welcome and comfortable, day in and day out. The place is certified as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, license #347003475, and houses up to six seniors, which means everyone gets personal care and attention, whether they're living with Alzheimer's, other types of dementia, or just need some support with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, taking medicines, and eating right. It's a cozy, converted single-family home filled with furniture and warm touches like fireplaces and fish tanks, so it never really feels like an institution, and the grounds stay neat, with flower beds and space to sit or stroll.
There's a culinary team on staff, and you always get three homemade meals a day, hot and nutritious, planned by chefs and tailored to special diets for conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, served together in the dining room, which gives folks a chance to chat and enjoy each other's company. There's a full schedule, with activities changing every day-maybe music, art, movies, games, workouts, and sometimes pet or music therapy, and the events do their best to match what different residents like and are able to do, because keeping busy and social really helps people feel at home. You'll find movie nights, group games, outings, and even a reading or computer room, and there are regular visits from barbers and hairdressers, plus access to a sauna or wellness room, jacuzzi, and outdoor spaces if anyone wants to get fresh air or a little exercise.
Memory care services help folks stay safe, with secured entrances and wander-prevention alarms, life alert necklaces, and 24-hour staff who know what to do if someone's confused or needs help right away, and all the safety boxes get checked thanks to fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, and clear fire escape plans. Golden Ridge lets seniors have pets, provides laundry and housekeeping, and gets folks where they need to go for doctor's visits or errands with transportation services and even has a nurse on staff for healthcare needs. Everyone gets their own private or shared bath, and the place stays no-smoking inside. There's also help for people with incontinence, non-ambulatory care, or more serious health or memory problems, and Golden Ridge can offer respite or hospice care as needed.
The place's size and layout make it feel more like home than some big places, which helps residents stay independent as long as they can, with care that's flexible based on what each person needs, and it's always up to the standards set by California's Department of Social Services. With lots of chances for new friendships, fun activities day and night, and staff who care deeply, Golden Ridge works hard to make each day as comfortable, safe, and lively as possible for everyone who lives there.
