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Gold Living Home Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·Riverside, California

Licensed since 2017Licence #331800119
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Starting rate$3,500 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJuly 25, 2025CDSS inspection record

Gold Living Home Care is a small care home in Riverside — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2017.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about Gold Living Home Care

Is Gold Living Home Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Gold Living Home Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Gold Living Home Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Gold Living Home Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Gold Living Home Care cost?

$3,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

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

Among 30 other homes of a similar licensed size in Riverside that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $4,800 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 30 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.

Does Gold Living Home Care take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 Gold Living Home Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital Riverside is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Gold Living Home Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Gold Living Home Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GOLD LIVING HOME CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #331800119. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Gold Living Home Care, LLC, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2017, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2017, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 25, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 1 resident

State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
6 NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 1 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 6.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$3,500a month to start

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

Likely monthly total

$3,500a month

Likely $3,500–$4,100

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$3,500this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,500–$4,100
$3,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,500–$7,600
$5,500
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • 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 September 23, 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.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 community 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.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

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

9 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,000.

  • 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.
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Where it is

  • 10233 Bonita Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2021, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 4 visits since 2017. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 25, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
4
Most recent visit
July 25, 2025

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2017.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20251102024110202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 2 of 5 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Jul 25, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Yolanda Delgado arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection. Upon arrival LPA was greeted by facility staff and granted entry. LPA began inspection with introduction, visit purpose and provided the facility caregiver with LPA identification and business card. Resident record review began- Four (4) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed for admission agreement, medical assessment and TB test results, consent forms, identification and emergency information, appraisal needs and service plans, centrally stored medication/destruction records, safeguard for personal property/valuables, and personal rights notification. This facility is meeting documentation requirements. Employee records review began- Two (2) records were reviewed. LPA reviewed employee record for first aid certification, fingerprint clearance, personnel/job application, health screening and TB test results, criminal record statement, employee rights, training verification, and current administrator certification. CPR and requirements have been met. The facility employs enough staff to maintain cleanliness and meet the needs of the clients in care. Administrator certification was renewed on 05/12/2025 and certificate is pending. Physical Plant and Safety of Environment/Operational Requirements- LPA toured the facility inside and outside. The home is maintained at a comfortable temperature for the clients. Lighting is sufficient for safety and comfort. Water temperature measured 113.0 degrees F. Laundry facilities and a locked cabinet is present for storing laundry soap and other chemicals. All outdoor and indoor passageways are free of obstruction. A locked area is provided for medications and sharp objects. LPA verified there is a telephone working at this location. (Continued on Page 2) (Continued from Page 2) Food Service- Food supply meets the of one week supply of nonperishable and 2-day supply of perishables food on hand. A menu is posted, foods are dated to assure safety. Food prep areas are clean and organized. LPA made observation throughout the inspection process to assess if the facility remains in conformity with the State Fire Marshall regulations. The facility has not exceeded its capacity limitation, and the structure remains unchanged according to the approved floor plan. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found to be operational. Fire extinguishers are tested or replaced annually and were last done so on 06/06/2025. The facility is conducting emergency disaster drills. The last disaster drill was conducted on 06/17/2025. LPA observed one (1) bedridden resident not in designated room per the fire clearance. Based on the information received during this visit today, there is one (1) deficiency is being cited per Title 22, Division 6 of The California Code of Regulations. This report was reviewed with Floriana and copies will be emailed and a confirmation will be requested. Appeal Rights were also provided at the time of the exit interview. LPA has requested updates to the following documents to be submitted to the CCL by 08/01/2025: LIC 500, LIC 610, LIC308, updated sketchthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 25, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jul 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Stephanie Martinez, conducted a required annual inspection at the home. The LPA was allowed entrance into the home and met with Administrator, Florina Candidato. The LPA informed the Administrator of the purpose for the visit. The inspection included the following: Physical Plant: The facility consists of six (6) resident bedrooms, two (2) staff bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining area, a sitting room, a laundry area, a medication room, a garage and storage areas, and a patio with sufficient seating and space for activities. No pools or other bodies of water were observed on the property. According to Administrator, no weapons are stored in the home. The facility is being maintained at a comfortable temperature. All outdoor and indoor passageways were kept free of obstruction and were free of debris and other trash. There are grab bars for each toilet, bathtub and shower used by residents. Resident showers have non-skid mats present. Bathrooms were clean and in working order. The carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested by facility staff and were observed to be in operating condition. The home was kept well clean, free of any odors, and well organized. The home was kept in good repair. Food Service: There is a minimum of two (2) days’ supply of perishable foods and one (1) week supply of non-perishable foods available. Sufficient supplies were available for resident use. The kitchen was observed to be maintained in a clean state. The LPA observed about four (4) cartons of eggs to be stored inappropriately; the cartons were being stored in a kitchen cabinet beside the refrigerator. The LPA observed the label on the carton to indicate, "keep refrigerated". A citation will be issued. Record Review: All staff were observed to have appropriate fingerprint clearances. LPA did not observe any excluded individuals on the premises at time of visit. Personnel records were reviewed; staff responsible for direct care and supervision have current CPR training on file. No First Aid training was observed on file for Staff Two (S2) or Staff Three (S3). A citation will be issued. Resident records were reviewed; medical assessments and admission agreements were observed to be available. The LPA observed Resident Three (R3) to have a Restricted Health Condition (RHC) during an inspection of the resident's room. There was no proof on file of an approved or submitted exception request for the RHC. According to Administrator, facility staff assist R3 with their RHC and the resident is not receiving home health or hospice services. A citation will be issued. There is a disaster and mass casualty plan in place and emergency drills are being completed. The Administrator's Certificate for Administrator, Florina Candidato, is current and expires on 05/17/2025. The Licensee has an active Liability Insurance, which expires on 10/21/2024. The Licensee (GOLD LIVING HOME CARE,LLC) is currently active with the California Secretary of State. The Licensee currently has an approved Hospice Waiver for six (6) residents and there are currently four (4) residents receiving hospice services at this time. Medical Related Services: The LPA inspected resident medications and storage areas. Storage areas were observed to be clean and well organized. The required 10 hours of medication training was not observed to be on file for S2. A citation will be issued. This report was reviewed with Administrator Candidato and a copy was provided, along with the LIC 811s and instructions on appeal rights.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 22, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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 and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

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The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.

Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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