Small home · Licensed for 6 · Fresno

The Golden Moments Care Home

9247 N Winery Ave., Fresno, CA 93720Licensed since 2026

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,000 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$4,950 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 6 residents
Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR SIX(6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS ONLY IN BEDROOMS 1-6. OF THE SIX NONAMBULATORIES, ONE(1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #5. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for The Golden Moments Care Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,000a month to start

Likely $3,300–$4,950

From 8 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,000likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$4,000likely $3,300–$4,950
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 12 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,300–$5,150: $4,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,900–$8,400: $6,500

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance

MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes8 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,800 to $6,000

8 homes like this within 12 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,800–$5,450.

Copper River Retirement Group - LoyolaClovis · 0.9 mi · Small home
$2,800Listed on its own website · fully furnished shared room starting at · seen October 27, 2026
Copper River Retirement GroupFresno · 2.1 mi · Small home
$2,800Listed on its own website · fully furnished shared room starting at · seen October 27, 2026
Palo Alto Senior Care HomeFresno · 4.3 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Carmel Village Memory CareClovis · 5.1 mi · Mid-size home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · independent living private cottage/casita · seen September 9, 2026
Green VillaFresno · 5.4 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Joyful Living RcheFresno · 5.7 mi · Small home
$3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Serenity Garden Home 2Fresno · 9.9 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Close to Home Residential CareFresno · 11 mi · Small home
$5,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 12 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.

Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask

The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

9247 N Winery Ave., Fresno, CA 93720Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.5 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #107209669 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents

Mar 9, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 03/09/2026, Pre-licensing Visit was conducted on the date indicated above by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M Vega LPA met with Administrator - Noimi Bacani-Tarinay, Licensee - Marlene Galvez. This facility has no bodies of water (pool, spa, hot tub, fountains, etc.) & no space heating stove. Facility telephone (559) 797-4319 Physical plant toured. Facility maintained temperature of 71 degrees F. Dining & living rooms sufficiently furnished with adequate lighting. Kitchen has locked area for knives. Sufficient supply of service wear, utensils, cups. Locked area under kitchen sink to store miscellaneous cleaners for keep kitchen & counters clean & disinfect. Applicant has sufficient quantity to meet 7 day Non-perishables food requirement. Appliances observed to be clean and maintained at appropriate temperatures Client bedrooms toured. Bedrooms are sufficiently furnished with adequate lighting. Client bathrooms toured. Fixtures operational. Hot water measured at 105.9 degrees F. Laundry appliances available and observed to appear clean and in very good condition. Sufficient supply of linens available. All Bedrooms in house fire cleared for non-ambulatory clients. continuation on LIC 809C Smoke detectors hard wired - when one goes off they all go off. Smoke detector /carbon monoxide detectors tested & operational. Fire extinguisher service date: 09/19/25. Interior & exterior passageways clear without any obstructions. Outside area toured. Sufficient outdoor seating & shaded area available. Address on outside of facility easy to see from the street. Component III conducted. Exit interview conducted with Admin. Report provided. CAB notified time of visit that inspection & Comp III completed with no outstanding issues Pre-Licensing is complete and this facility has no deficienciesthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 9, 2026

Feb 17, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: Marlene Galvez CEO/ Noimi Bacani-Tarinay Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On February 17, 2026, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of the following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-Licensing Readiness 9. Pre-licensing Facility Grounds Inspection and Operational Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 17, 2026

License holder

The Golden Moments Care Home, Inc., licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 2
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2026, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size

	This home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about The Golden Moments Care Home

Is The Golden Moments Care Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is The Golden Moments Care Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has The Golden Moments Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is The Golden Moments Care Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does The Golden Moments Care Home cost?

$4,000 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,300–$4,950. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Fresno that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $3,800 (n = 6 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does The Golden Moments Care Home take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by The Golden Moments Care Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is 2.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can The Golden Moments Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.