Small home · Licensed for 6 · Sacramento

Golden Moments Care Home

3128 Merrywood Drive, Sacramento, CA 95825Licensed since 2025

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,350 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350 See costs

No openings reported

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

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 6 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 6 residents

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. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR SIX (6).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

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

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

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,350a month to start

Likely $3,550–$5,350

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

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,350likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$4,350likely $3,550–$5,350
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,550–$5,550: $4,350
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,200–$8,750: $6,850

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 $3,200 to $5,500

8 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,200–$5,150.

Sunny Beach VillaSacramento · 0.3 mi · Small home
$3,200Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Courtyard TerraceSacramento · 0.7 mi · Mid-size home
$4,345Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Eastern ManorSacramento · 1.4 mi · Mid-size home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Marconi VillaSacramento · 1.7 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Marylou's Home CareSacramento · 2.1 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Norris Senior HomeSacramento · 2.1 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Abundant Love and Care for the ElderlyCarmichael · 2.4 mi · Small home
$3,300Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Kentfield Estates Ranch RCFESacramento · 2.7 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

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

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 8 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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

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

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

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Daily life

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

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Where it is

3128 Merrywood Drive, Sacramento, CA 95825Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Kaiser Foundation Hospital - SacramentoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.4 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 #342701770 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Nov 24, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 11/24/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kimberly Viarella made a scheduled visit to this facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection. LPA identified herself upon arrival and met with the Licensee Applicant, Makayla White. The inspection began in the kitchen. All knives and sharps were in a locked drawer and inaccessible to future residents in care. All cabinets and drawers were inspected to ensure that there were enough cooking utensils, as well as plates, and cups for residents in care. LPA observed that there was a turkey in the freezer for the residents to enjoy at Thanksgiving. LPA also observed a locked cabinet with labeled containers for each future resident's medications. LPA observed logs for Centrally Stored Medications, Medication Administration Record, Incident Reports, Showers Sheets and the Emergency Disaster Plan. The facility also had their Resident Rights, Grievance Policy, Theft and Loss Policy, and Makayla White's Administrator's Certificate. The Ombudsman and See Something Say Something posters were also posted. LPA observed all 3 double occupancy resident rooms had the required furniture, furnishings and lighting to be in compliance at the time of this inspection. LPA inspected 2 bathrooms, both had the required grab bars, non-slip/skid mats, paper towels, hand soap, and trash cans with lids. LPA measured the hot water to ensure that it was between 105 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot water measured 117.5 degrees and was in compliance at the time of this inspection. LPA reviewed the facility's plan of operations, and provided technical assistance regarding keeping folding chairs available for resident/visitor use if they chose not to have a full-size permanent chair in their bedrooms. LPA inspected the exterior of the building and found no concerns. All was in compliance at the time if this inspection. This facility passed its Comp II and completed Comp III and is ready for licensing. According to the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, no deficiencies were observed during today's visit a copy of this report was provided and an exit interview was conducted with White.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 24, 2025

Nov 19, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: INITIAL Capacity: 06 Census : 0 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: WHITE, MAKAYLA (administrator/licensee); DEGMETICH, JOSHUA (analyst) Administrator/Licensee participated in COMP II via telephone call with CAB analyst. Identification of the Administrator/Licensee was verified by confirming driver’s license number. During COMP II, Administrator/Licensee confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Administrator/Licensee was advised to email signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Administrator/Licensee'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 readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 19, 2025

License holder

Golden Moments Care Home Inc., licensed since 2025.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them

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

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2025, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size

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

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

What the state’s words mean

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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Quick answers about Golden Moments Care Home

Is Golden Moments Care Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Golden Moments Care Home licensed for?

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

Has Golden Moments Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is Golden Moments Care Home still open?

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

What does Golden Moments Care Home cost?

$4,350 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,550–$5,350. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 21 other homes of a similar licensed size in Sacramento that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,149 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $3,800 (n = 21 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 Golden Moments Care Home take Medi-Cal?

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

Who holds the license?

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

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento is 0.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Golden Moments Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

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