Small home · Licensed for 6 · Palmdale

1st Golden Senior Care Home

1117 Erwin Dr, Palmdale, CA 93551Licensed since 2023

Overview

Starting rate

$4,500 a month

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Languages spoken: English and FilipinoReported on A Place for Mom · September 9, 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

Not on file: bedridden approval.

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. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX(6) RESIDENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

Respite / short-term stays
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Building is wheelchair accessible
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Medication management
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Diabetes care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 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 1st Golden Senior 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

This home’s starting rate

$4,500a month to start

Listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,500likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$4,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.
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 $4,500–$5,100: $4,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,500–$8,650: $7,000

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 $3,500 to $5,000

8 homes like this within 8 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,500–$4,550.

Pink Coral Residence IIPalmdale · 1.3 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Club Rancho ManorPalmdale · 2.9 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Alexo ManorLancaster · 3.7 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Antelope Valley ManorLancaster · 6.3 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Beyond A HomeLancaster · 6.5 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Sarah's Care HomeLancaster · 7.5 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Caring Home CottageLancaster · 7.5 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
All Star CarePalmdale · 7.6 mi · Small home
$4,525Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

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

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (13)Private bathroom · Laundry · Wifi

Private bathroom
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Wifi
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
The room opens directly onto a patio, porch or garden
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
AmenitiesSpecial Dining Programs · Fireplaces · Covered Parking · Ballroom · Beautician
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Air conditioning in the room
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Salon or barber
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Bath tubs
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Ground-floor units
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (10)Dining style · Texture-modified diets · All-day or flexible dining

Dining styleRestaurant style
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Texture-modified dietsPureed
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
All-day or flexible dining
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian · Vegan
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals served in the room
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Kosher foodKosher style
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Places to eat on siteCafé or Bistro
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Residents can cook in their own unit
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Organic food
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (2)Activity types offered · Exercise or fitness program

Activity types offeredHoliday Parties · BBQs or Picnics · Dances · Light Therapy Programs · Birthday Parties
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Exercise or fitness programStretching Classes
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (3)Religious observance supported · Languages spoken by caregivers · Clergy or chaplain visits

Religious observance supportedCatholic Services
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Filipino
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.
Clergy or chaplain visits
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (1)Transport for shopping and errands

Transport for shopping and errands
Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Where it is

1117 Erwin Dr, Palmdale, CA 93551Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Palmdale Regional Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.1 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 #197610451 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 4 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jul 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced annual visit on 7/24/2025 and was greeted by two staff members. LPA stated the purpose of the facility was to conduct an annual inspection. Staff confirmed there are five residents living at the facility. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents. LPA and the caregiver toured the facility at 10:45 am until 11:15 am. Common Areas/Dining Room – LPA observed the living room contained comfortable seating along with a television. The dining room area contained a dining room table and chairs. Kitchen – LPA observed the kitchen was neat and clean. The knives were securely locked in a kitchen drawer. The facility contained a two day supply of perishable food and a seven day supply of non-perishable food items. A fire extinguisher is also located in the kitchen. LPA observed the cleaning solutions were stored in an unlocked cabinet. Resident Bedrooms - There are five bedrooms. LPA Spaeth observed two mattresses were on the floor and there was no bed frame in bedroom 2. Bedrooms 1, 3, 4 & 5 are furnished with a bed, linens, night stand, chest of drawers and a closet. Hallway Closets – LPA observed a kitchen closet which contained medications and a first aid kit. A hallway closet contained linens. Continued on 809-C Bathrooms - LPA observed the three bathrooms contained hand soap, paper towels, grab bars, and slip resistant mat. LPA tested the water temperature at 10:55 am, which was 105.0 degrees F. Laundry Room – LPA observed the room was locked and contained a washer and dryer. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors – The detectors were tested at 11:15 am and were operable. Backyard - LPA observed the backyard which has a shaded area with seating. Garage - LPA observed the garage was locked. The laundry detergent, cleaning solutions, and emergency water and food were located in the garage. Delayed Egress Devices - LPA observed delayed egress devices on all exit doors and all devices were properly working. Storage Buildings - There are one storage building in the backyard which was locked and contained tools. LPA reviewed client records at 12:00 pm until 12:15 pm LPA reviewed staff records at 12:15 pm until 12:40 pm. LPA reviewed the residents’ medications at 1:00 pm. LPA Spaeth reviewed the resident's medications at 2:15 pm until 2:30 pm. Pursuant to Title 22, California Code of Regulations, deficiencies will be cited (refer to LIC 809-D. Exit interview conducted, appeal rights discussed, and a copy of the report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 24, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Sep 13, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an unannounced annual visit on 9/13/2024 and was greeted by the Administrator Merly Dee. LPA stated the purpose of the facility was to conduct an annual inspection. Staff confirmed there are four residents living at the facility. The facility is licensed for six non-ambulatory residents. LPA and the caregiver toured the facility at 10:45 am until 11:15 am. Common Areas/Dining Room – LPA observed the living room contained comfortable seating along with a television. The dining room area contained a dining room table and chairs. Kitchen – LPA observed the kitchen was neat and clean. The knives were securely locked in a kitchen drawer. The facility contained a two day supply of perishable food and a seven day supply of non-perishable food items. A fire extinguisher is also located in the kitchen. Resident Bedrooms - There are five bedrooms in the home which are furnished with a bed, linens, night stand, chest of drawers and a closet. Hallway Closets – LPA observed a kitchen closet which contained medications and first aid kit. A hallway closet contained linens. Bathrooms - LPA observed the three bathrooms contained hand soap, paper towels, grab bars, and slip resistant mat. LPA tested the water temperature at 10:55 am, which was 105.0 degrees F. Continued on 809-C Laundry Room – LPA observed the room was locked and contained washer and dryer. Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors – The detectors were tested at 11:40 am and were operable. Backyard - LPA observed the backyard which has a shaded area with seating. Garage - LPA observed the garage was locked. The laundry detergent, cleaning solutions, and emergency water were located in the garage. Delayed Egress Devices - LPA observed delayed egress devices on all exit doors and all devices were properly working. Storage Buildings - There are two storage buildings in the backyard. One building was locked and contained tools. The other building is a designated rest area for staff. LPA reviewed client records at 11:45 am until 12:15 pm LPA reviewed staff records at 12:15 pm until 12:40 pm. LPA reviewed the residents’ medications at 1:00 pm. There are no deficiencies to report. Exit interview was conducted and a copy of the signed report was given.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 13, 2024

Earlier years2023 · 2 documents

20232 state visits · 2 documents

Aug 31, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 8/31/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Melissa Spaeth conducted an announced Pre-Licensing visit to this facility and met with the Licensee. This is a new application and a fire clearance dated 08/08/2023 was received for six (6) non-ambulatory residents. The purpose of today’s visit is to inspect the facility to ensure that it maintains compliance under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6. Component III was conducted with the applicant from 10:20 am until 11:00 am Today’s site visit consisted of LPA touring the physical plant inside and outside from 11:00 am until 11:45 am. LPA Spaeth observed the following: Living/Dining Room – LPA observed the living room and dining room are combined. The living room area contained two couches, chairs, and a television. The dining room contained a dining room table with chairs. Kitchen - The facility contained a seven day supply of non-perishable food and a two day supply of perishable foods. A locked kitchen cabinet underneath the kitchen sink contained the cleaning supplies. There is a locked drawer for knives. A fire extinguisher is also located in the kitchen. Appliances in the kitchen appeared to be functional. Backyard - The backyard contained comfortable seating for residents. The side gate leading from the backyard to the front yard was not locked. There are two sheds located in the backyard. One shed was empty and the other shed contained additional folding chairs. Continued - 809C Bedrooms - There are five bedrooms which contained bed, linens, night stand, lamp, chest of drawers, a chair and a closet. Bedroom #5 is a designated shared room. Bedroom #5 is the master bedroom and master bath combination. Bathrooms- There are three bathrooms which contained hand soap, paper towels, trash can, grab bars, and slip resistant mats. The water temperature was recorded at 11:15 am and was 105.0 degrees F. Hallway - The hallway closet was locked and contained resident hygiene items, PPE, first aid kit, and will be the designated location for residents’ medications. There is a two drawer locked cabinet and will contain resident and staff records. A linen closet located near Bedroom #5 contained clean linens. Laundry Room – the laundry room was locked and LPA observed the washer and dryer located in this area. The laundry soap was stored in a cabinet. Garage- LPA observed the emergency food and water were located in this area. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested at 11:45 am and were operable. The necessary precautions have been made to the facility to safely house dementia residents such as auditory alarms on all exit doors. The facility was clean and appears to be in good repair. This report will be forwarded to the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). You will be notified by the CAB Analyst when your license has been approved. Exit interview was conducted with Licensee. A copy of this report was signed and delivered.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 31, 2023

Aug 22, 2023Facility 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: Name - Merly Dee Licensee/Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On August 22, 2023, 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 Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 22, 2023

License holder

Merly Dee, licensed since 2023.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2023, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 4
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 2023, 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.

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	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

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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

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Quick answers about 1st Golden Senior Care Home

Is 1st Golden Senior Care Home licensed?

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

How many residents is 1st Golden Senior Care Home licensed for?

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

Has 1st Golden Senior Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is 1st Golden Senior Care Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.

What does 1st Golden Senior Care Home cost?

$4,500 a month to start — listed by the home on A Place for Mom · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on A Place for Mom, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 231 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,176 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 231 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 1st Golden Senior 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 Merly Dee, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is 1.1 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can 1st Golden Senior 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.