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Golden Sunset Villa Senior LivingLicense #371881362 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareGolden Sunset Villa Senior LivingLicense #371881362 · 1995 Sunset Drive, Escondido, CA · (858) 397-8381Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Starting rate$6,500/mo

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See costs

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Escondido · Licensed for 6

(858) 397-8381

From the state licensing record · October 26, 2026

From the home’s website, goldensunsetvilla.com:

(619) 274-5323 · administrator’s or owner’s line · seen October 5, 2026

goldensunsetvilla@gmail.com · general email · seen October 5, 2026

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Escondido

Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living

1995 Sunset Drive, Escondido, CA 92025 · Licensed since 2022

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Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living

Overview

Starting rate

$6,500 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Ways to pay: Medi-Cal ALW acceptedDHCS participant list · October 1, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 5 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. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR FIVE (5) NON-AMBULATORIES AND ONE (1) BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #5. LICENSE IS SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR SIX (6) HOSPICE RESIDENTS. DEMENTIA AND BEDRIDDEN PLAN SUBMITTED.

935 - ELDERLY · 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

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.

  • Works with hospice

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Help with bathing or showering

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Assistance with transfers

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Works with residents’ own health care providers

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Incontinence care

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Staff walk with residents / ambulation support

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Preventive health screenings

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Toileting assistance

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withBathing · Dressing · Grooming

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Training topics namedElderly care · Cognitive impairment · Dementia · Hospice care · Incontinence · Functional decline · and 2 moreWe don’t have this home’s dementia-care disclosure. California requires a home that advertises dementia care to describe that care in writing when you ask.

    Elderly care · Cognitive impairment · Dementia · Hospice care · Incontinence · Functional decline · Falls · Other medical conditions in older adults — reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Door alarms

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

As needs change

  • Medicines

    Who handles medications: Marisa Lu provides medication management, assistance, and monitoring

    goldensunsetvilla.com · October 5, 2026

  • 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 Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living: two-person transfers or a lift and who is awake overnight. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$6,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$6,500likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$6,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • 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 $6,500–$7,100
$6,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $6,500–$10,650
$9,000

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

How people payOn the Medi-Cal waiver list · private pay, 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 appears on the DHCS participation list, October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board. On the waiver, a resident on SSI/SSP pays the home $1,444.07 a month for 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 homes16 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,200 to $6,500

$3,200$6,500

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

16 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,850–$5,700.

  • Kelly's Grand VillaEscondido · 0.2 mi · Small home
    $4,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Splendor ValleyEscondido · 1.0 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Park View VillaEscondido · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Home of Purpose EscondidoEscondido · 1.3 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Family Resort Rest HomeEscondido · 1.4 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sapphire Escondido EstatesEscondido · 1.6 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Citrus Garden Residential CareEscondido · 1.8 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Affirmative's Elite HomeEscondido · 1.9 mi · Small home
    $5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Kelly's Eastbury VillaEscondido · 2.0 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Safe Harbor Elder CareEscondido · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Kelly's Oakhill VillaEscondido · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Avocado CreekEscondido · 2.8 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Escondido Retirement GardenEscondido · 2.8 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Emerald Care ManorEscondido · 2.9 mi · Small home
    $3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Mariposa ManorEscondido · 2.9 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Arnicare VillaEscondido · 2.9 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, 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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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

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

Rooms & the spaces they will use (9)Wifi in resident rooms · Outdoor space · Wifi
  • Wifi in resident rooms

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Outdoor spaceWalking paths · Synthetic putting green turf · Outdoor area · Walking path · Putting green

    Walking paths · Synthetic putting green turf — reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

    Outdoor area · Walking path · Putting green — reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Wifi

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Cable or satellite TV

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Common areasOpen floor plan

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Staff help residents use devices

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • LaundryDone by staff

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Housekeeping frequencyDaily

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Housekeeping

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (5)Meals provided per day · Special diets supported · Snacks available
  • Meals provided per day3

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Special diets supportedSpecial diets

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Snacks available

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Assistance with eating

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (2)Activity types offered · Exercise or fitness program
  • Activity types offeredBirthday recognition (special occasions) · Holiday recognition (special occasions) · Walks in outdoor areas · Birthdays · Holidays · Music · and 5 more

    Birthday recognition · Holiday recognition · Walks in outdoor areas · Birthdays · Holidays · Music · Karaoke · Games · Exercise · Arts and crafts · Special events — reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Exercise or fitness programPhysical fitness walks · Range of motion exercises · Chair exercises

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

Visiting & staying involved (5)Family notified of changes in condition · Contact form · Neighborhood or area named
  • Family notified of changes in condition

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Contact form

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

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  • Neighborhood or area namedQuiet neighborhood

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • SettingResidential neighborhood

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

  • Notes on visiting accessA quiet neighborhood in a central location with easy access to freeway.

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · source dated June 15, 2023.

About the home (2)Brand or trade name · For-profit or nonprofit
  • Brand or trade nameGolden Sunset Villa

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

  • For-profit or nonprofitFor profit

    Reported on goldensunsetvilla.com · seen October 5, 2026.

Where it is

1995 Sunset Drive, Escondido, CA 92025Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Palomar Ucsd Medical Center EscondidoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.4 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 #371881362 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 1 of 4 documents

20241 state visit · 1 document

Oct 15, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kathleen Banrasavong arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction and visit purpose. Upon arrival LPA learned that four (4) residents live at this facility. There was two (2) staff members present. The Licensee/ Administrator, Mark Lu and Administrator, Marisa Lu were advised of the annual and came to conduct and completed the facility tour. Client Records/Incident Reports/Clients Rights Information: LPA reviewed client records. Four (4) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for identification and emergency information, admission agreement, medical assessment, and TB test results, needs and service plans, placement, functional assessment, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. Personnel Records/Training/ Staffing/ Administration: LPA reviewed employee records. Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee records for first aid certification, criminal record clearance or an exemption, health screening and TB test results, employee rights, training verification, and current administrative organization. Marisa Lu, Administrator’s certificate expiration date was 08/09/2025. Food Service: Food prep areas are clean and organized. Food supply meets the requirement of one (1) week supply of nonperishable and two (2) day supply of perishables. Emergency food and water supply is present. There is a locked location for sharps in the kitchen. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements: LPA toured the facility inside and outside. LPA observed the facility to be clean and in good repair. The facility is maintained at 74 degrees for the client’s comfort. Lighting is sufficient for safety. Water temperature measured 108.0 degrees F. Laundry is done in the laundry room. There is a locked location for storing laundry soap, cleaning supplies and chemicals in the closet in the garage. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. Emergency lighting is available. There is a telephone working at this location. LPA dialed the facility’s landline number, which rang and was operable. The LIC 610, emergency disaster plan is maintained. There are no firearms at this facility. There is one (1) secured fireplace at this facility. There are zero (0) pools at the facility. There are two (2) secured gates that has a self-latching lock located on the northwest and northeast sides of the house. LPA observed emergency supplies and two (2) first aid kit. The last emergency fire drill was conducted on 10/01/2024. Infection Control: The LPA observed the hand washing stations in the facility restrooms and kitchen had hand hygiene supplies and hand washing signs. LPA observed PPE equipment and cleaning supplies to do regular cleaning of the facility. LPA reviewed the facility's infection control plan which met department requirements. LPA reviewed staff records and found that staff had infection control training. Medications/Health Related Services/Incidental Medical Services: The medications are centrally stored. There is a locked cabinet allocated for medication storage. Centrally stored medication and destruction logs are maintained separately. LPA reviewed medication logs and observed that they were dispensed accurately. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. LPA observed nine (9) smoke detectors and one (1) single carbon monoxide detectors throughout the facility. There was one (1) fire extinguishers on site, date charged was 06/10/2024. Pursuant to Title 22 of The California Code of Regulations Division 6, there are zero (0) deficiencies observed. An exit interview was conducted, this LIC 809 was reviewed with, and a copy of this report was provided to the Licensee/ Administrator, Mark Lu and Administrator, Marisa Lu.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 15, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Oct 10, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Shaw Ross made an unannounced visit to the facility to conduct an annual licensing inspection. LPA was met by Claudia Cain, Caregiver, and was granted entry into the facility. LPA met with Mark Lu, Licensee/Administrator, and discussed the purpose of the visit. A tour of the facility was conducted inside and out. LPA, accompanied by staff, conducted a general overall inspection, which included but was not limited to the following: Facility physical plant, food service, medication management, record review and facility administration. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) elderly residents, six (6) of whom may be non-ambulatory, and one bedridden. A Hospice waiver is approved for six (6) residents. During today's inspection, LPA observed the following: Indoor and outdoor passageways were observed to be free from obstruction. There are no pools or bodies of water. Per Licensee, there are no firearms or other dangerous weapons in the facility. Poisons and cleaning agents were observed to be secured and inaccessible to residents in care. Facility fire clearance is maintained in conformity with State Fire Marshal regulations. LPA toured every room in the facility. Rooms designated as resident rooms had the required furnishings and sufficient lighting available. Licensee provided each resident with clean linen, in good repair, and sufficient hygiene products for personal use. The hot water temperature measured at 105.4 degrees F. The facility had a functioning carbon monoxide detector, multiple smoke detectors, and an operable fire extinguisher. The facility was stocked with a two-day supply of perishable food items and a seven-day supply of nonperishable food items. Staff records were reviewed and contained CPR/First Aid training, Health Screening Reports, and annual training. CONT'D ON LIC 809C... CONT'D FROM LIC 809.... Resident records were reviewed and had a current Physician's Report, Resident Appraisal, Identification and Emergency Information, Admission Agreement, and Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records. Medications were stored in a locked cabinet and were labeled and maintained in compliance with label instructions. Drills are conducted quarterly. The last drill was conducted on 10/2/2023. Licensee Mark Lu's administrator's certificate expires 4/22/2024. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. This report was discussed with Licensee. A copy of this report, along with Licensee/Appeal Rights, was provided at the conclusion of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 10, 2023

20222 state visits · 2 documents

Oct 3, 2022Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Chinwe Nwogene conducted an announced pre-licensing inspection to the facility. LPA Nwogene met with Applicants, Mark Lu and Marisa Lu and toured the facility. There are currently six (6) residents in care due to a change of ownership. Application: The application is for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The fire clearance has been granted for six (6) non-ambulatory residents, of which one (1) may be bedridden. Buildings and Grounds: The home is composed with living room, kitchen and dining room combination, six (6) clients bedrooms, 3 restrooms, a staff room, laundry room, backyard, and a garage. The interior/exterior walkways of the home were observed to be clutter free with no obstructions present. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors were tested and operable. There are no pools or other bodies of water located at the home. According to Mark, there are no weapons stored in the home. Rooms, furniture, beds, mattresses are all in good repair. The bedrooms are furnished and privacy is available. The dining and living room areas/furniture are clutter free and in good condition. Bathrooms were observed to have non-slip mats available. The hot water was tested and measured at 119 degrees Fahrenheit which is within regulatory limits. Outdoor areas had sufficient room for activities. A washing machine and dryer are available and in working order. Central heating and air conditioning system installed with a central panel located in hallway to control entire house. Storage and Supplies: Medications will be stored in a locked cabinet in the dinning, inaccessible to any unauthorized individuals. Secured areas are available for facility files and resident files. The first aid kit was observed to be available and complete. Cleaning supplies will be stored away in the laundry room, inaccessible to clients, washing machine and dryer are all in good repair and sufficient for approved census. A Fire extinguisher was available and fully charged. CONTINUE ON LIC809-C CONTINUED FROM LIC809 Activities: Inside and outside, there are areas for residents to use for their leisure. Backyard is in good condition with a covered patio to provide shade over the outside table and chairs. Activity supplies are present inside the home, including television, magazines, and games. Food Service: Utensils and dishware are sufficient for the requested capacity. The refrigerator and stove are in working order. Sharps will be stored in a locked kitchen drawer, available only to authorized individuals. Trash can has tight-fitting lid. Dishwasher will be used to clean and sanitize dishes. All need appliances were present and shown to be in working condition and clean. The fridge was measured at 35 degrees Fahrenheit and Freezer was measures at -9 degrees Fahrenheit. Forms: The following signs were observed to be posted at the home: Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC 610E), Theft and Loss Policies, Visitors Policy, Personal Rights, rights of resident council, a Facility Sketch (LIC 999), Labor Law Information, and Complaint Information. Component III was completed during today's visit and a copy was given to Mark Lu for future reference. LPA Nwogene will inform the Centralized Applications Bureau (CAB) that the home is ready for licensure. and Applicant will be notified of the license approval. An exit interview was conducted were this report was discussed with and provided to Mark Lu.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 3, 2022
Aug 26, 2022Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Change in Ownership (CHOW) Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 5 COMP II Participants: Mark Lu, Administrator Interview Method: Telephone interview On August 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM, Administrator participated in COMP II. Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Administrator confirmed the understanding of the California Code Title 22 Regulations. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Administrator’s understanding of 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 Exit interview conducted with Administrator. Report sent via email pdf and informed Administrator to return sign form to CAB by end of business today.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 26, 2022

License holder

Golden Sunset Villa, LLC, licensed since 2022.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2022, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
5
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 2022, 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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“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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Quick answers about Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living

Is Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living licensed?

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

How many residents is Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living licensed for?

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

Has Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living cost?

$6,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 31 other homes of a similar licensed size in Escondido that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $5,950 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 31 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 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. What Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver covers in a care home.

Does Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home appears on the DHCS participation list, October 1, 2026. Confirm eligibility and current participation with the program. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Golden Sunset Villa, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Palomar Ucsd Medical Center Escondido is 3.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living 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.

Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GOLDEN SUNSET VILLA SENIOR LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #371881362. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Golden Sunset Villa, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is October 15, 2024, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type 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

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Nearby

Other homes nearby

Licensed homes near this one in San Diego County, most information on file first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.

  • Map

    Escondido · 1.0 mi

    Splendor Valley

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $4,000 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Escondido · 1.0 mi

    Redwood Terrace

    Large community · licensed for 210

    Starting rate

    $5,297 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Escondido · 0.2 mi

    Kelly's Grand Villa

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $4,800 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Escondido · 0.3 mi

    Maple Manor

    Mid-size home · licensed for 31

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,100 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,250–$5,400

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Escondido · 0.8 mi

    North County Casa

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,350 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,350–$6,550

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Escondido · 0.9 mi

    Iris Senior Living

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,200 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,250–$6,400

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record

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