Golden Years Residential Care Home, The is a residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Chowchilla, Madera County, California — state license #207209150, licensed for 41 residents, listed as licensed in the CDSS record we retrieved August 2, 2026. It does not appear on the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant list checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers the state waiver only, not a home's own payment arrangements. California has 21 dated inspection and complaint documents on file for this home going back to 2021, the most recent dated June 24, 2026 — published below in full, verbatim and unscored.
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Since 2021, the state has visited this home 24 times and filed 21 documents. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 24, 2026.
The state's published file for this home includes 10 documents with transcribed findings, dated August 27, 2021 to August 20, 2025. 10 of the 10 carry the state's recorded outcome word: “Substantiated” (3), “Unfounded” (5), “Unsubstantiated” (2). 10 include the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word.
Summary composed by computer from the 10 documents below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
What the state’s words mean
Jun 24, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Feb 20, 2026Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Aug 20, 2025Unfounded
Allegation investigated: Licensee did not ensure facility cleanliness was maintained. Licensee did not ensure facility was free from odors.
On 8/20/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M Vega conducted an unannounced inspection at the facility and met with Assistant Administrator - Amber Myers. The purpose of the visit was to deliver findings regarding the above allegations. It was alleged that the Licensee did not ensure facility cleanliness was maintained and Licensee did not ensure facility was free from odors. Based on multiple facility visits and current facility visit facility is clean and free of mal odor. It is determined the allegation is unfounded. This agency has investigated the complaint alleging “Licensee did not ensure facility cleanliness was maintained and Licensee did not ensure facility was free from odors.” We have found that the complaint was unfounded, meaning that the allegation was false, could not have happened or is without a reasonable basis. We have found that the complaint was unfounded, therefore we have dismissed the complaint. Unfoundedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 20, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250812155142
Aug 8, 2025Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Illegal Eviction
On 08/08/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) M Vega arrived unannounced for an complaint continuation inspection. LPA met with Supervisor - Amber Myers and Administrator Luares Bernardino. The purpose of the visit was to deliver findings regarding the above allegation. LPA was not able to obtain documentation regarding the eviction process. LPA interviewed Administrator and Supervisors. It was discovered that facility refused to accept resident back for health and safety concerns. Based on the Departments record review and interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. See citations on the attached LIC 9099D. Exit Interview conducted. Copies of the forms LIC 9099 and LIC 9099 D and appeal rights were provided to the administrator. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 8, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250327162925
Jun 25, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
May 7, 2025Substantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff did not prevent resident from eloping.
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Sarah Hurt arrived at the facility unannounced on May 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. to investigate the above allegations. LPA met with Licensee, Bernardino Luares, and explained the purpose for today’s visit. Regarding the allegation Staff did not prevent resident from eloping. Resident 1 eloped from the facility on 02/03/2025 at approximately 2:35 a.m.. Resident 1's Physicians report documents he is not able to leave the facility unassisted. Based on interviews, observation, and records reviewed the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. The following deficiencies are being cited Per Title 22 Regulations. Exit interview conducted Licensee, Bernardino Luares, and a copy of this report along with appeals rights provided. Substantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 7, 2025 · control 24-AS-20250204093509
May 7, 2025Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
Oct 25, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Staff threatened to evict a resident in care. Staff is not allowing a resident to wear a mask.
On 10/25/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V Gorban arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a subsequent visit and met with Facility Supervisor, Ember Myers to deliver findings of above allegation. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Allegation: Staff threatened to evict resident in care. During complaint investigation department reviewed facility records, interviewed staff, and residents. Based on interviews no witnesses to eviction allegation. Based on staff and residents interviews no residents work at the facility and no to denying residents to wear face mask when requested. Based on history file review no records of incidents observed. Staff interviewed on 07/23/24 denied allegation refusing face mask to residents and resident work at the facility. On 07/23/24, during residents interviewed no supportive information in regard to eviction allegation. Report continues on attached LIC 9099-C Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 25, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240718100813
May 24, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
May 24, 2024Report on file
Report on file with the state — no findings text was published for this visit. The complete document is on the state’s site.
May 9, 2024Unsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Facility staff did not notify resident's responsible person of incident(s) Facility staff did not assist resident with grooming as needed. Facility staff did not ensure resident wears clean clothing. Facility staff did not assist resident with bathing as needed. Facility staff did not provide adequate meal service. Facility staff did not ensure resident(s) can use call light. Facility staff did not arrange for medical care as needed. Facility lobby floors not maintained clean.
On 5/09/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) V Gorban visited facility to deliver findings. During this visit LPA met with facility supervisor John Alfelor and Licensee Elizabeth Prasad and toured the facility inside and out and observed residents in care. Once the tour was complete findings discussed. Allegation: Facility staff did not notify resident's responsible person of incident(s). Based of records review provided facility notified responsible party. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur, therefore the allegation is unsubstantiated. Allegation: Facility staff did not assist resident with grooming as needed. Based of staff and residents interviews, resident’s file review R1 is independent so did not requeted assistance with grooming. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did notthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 9, 2024 · control 24-AS-20240207140456
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Is Golden Years Residential Care Home, The licensed?
Yes — Golden Years Residential Care Home, The is a licensed residential care home for the elderly (RCFE) in Chowchilla (Madera County): California license #207209150, shown as licensed in the CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026, licensed for 41 residents. State records list 21 inspection and complaint documents since 2021; the most recent, a facility evaluation report dated June 24, 2026, appears in the inspection record on this page.
Can Golden Years Residential Care Home, The care for dementia, hospice, bedridden, or non-ambulatory residents?
From the CDSS license record, checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS license record checked August 2, 2026 lists Golden Years Residential Care Home, The with clearances for wheelchair / non-ambulatory, hospice care, and bedridden; it does not list dementia / memory care. A clearance that is not on file is not a “no” — it may simply be unrecorded, so if your family needs one of these, ask the home directly and confirm its current scope on a tour.
From the California state record. Some approvals are bed- or room-specific — always confirm current scope with the facility.
What the state record says, word for word
Verbatim, from the CDSS license recordAGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 41 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 2 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM #11. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 5.
How much does Golden Years Residential Care Home, The cost?
California's public licensing record does not include Golden Years Residential Care Home, The's monthly price, so we never show or estimate one for a specific home. As county-level context only, assisted living in Madera County typically runs $3,500–$5,500/mo and small board-and-care homes $3,000–$5,000/mo (market research compiled June 2026 — ranges, not quotes; California's 2026 SSI/SSP board-and-care payment standard is $1,626.07/month, of which $1,444.07 is the room-and-board portion paid to the home). Ask the home for its own rate sheet and what the base rate includes — or use the cost section at the top of this page.
Does Golden Years Residential Care Home, The accept Medi-Cal or the Assisted Living Waiver?
Golden Years Residential Care Home, The is not in the DHCS Assisted Living Waiver participant record we checked August 9, 2026 — that list covers only the state's ALW program, not a home's own payment policies, so ask the home directly about private Medi-Cal arrangements. The waiver pays for assisted-living care services (not room and board) at participating homes; every DHCS-listed home appears on our statewide Medi-Cal page.
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36 of 41 beds occupied (88%) when the state visited on August 20, 2025. Availability changes constantly — confirm a current opening with the home.
What do state inspections show for Golden Years Residential Care Home, The?
Verbatim from CDSS complaint-investigation reports — the state's own words, never summarized by us. Record checked August 2, 2026.
The CDSS state record checked August 2, 2026 lists 24 state visits and 21 dated documents since 2021 for Golden Years Residential Care Home, The; 10 complaint-investigation narratives are transcribed verbatim below. The most recent, dated August 20, 2025, records an allegation the state marked “Unfounded”. Open any entry to read the state's full finding, word for word.
Most licensed homes receive some findings over 36 months; what matters is what was found and whether it was corrected. Counts here are shown compared with homes of similar size, and the state's own words appear in full below.
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Transcribed from CDSS complaint-investigation reports · record checked August 2, 2026.
What the state has logged
California has logged 24 state visits for this home as of August 2, 2026. These are the home's own counts, straight from that record — shown beside the statewide median for larger communities (16+ beds), computed across all 1,244 licensed homes of that size, because larger and longer-licensed homes naturally accumulate more visits and reports. They are facts, not a grade — a citation may be minor and since corrected, and an “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing.
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