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Golden Valley Residential Care Facility

Small home·Licensed for 6·Tracy, California

Licensed since 2006Licence #397003262
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$4,350 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,550–$5,350
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitMarch 27, 2026CDSS inspection record

Golden Valley Residential Care Facility is a small care home in Tracy — 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 2006. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.

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 Golden Valley Residential Care Facility

Is Golden Valley Residential Care Facility licensed?

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

How many residents is Golden Valley Residential Care Facility licensed for?

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

Has Golden Valley Residential Care Facility been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 7 state visits over the same years.

Is Golden Valley Residential Care Facility still open?

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

What does Golden Valley Residential Care Facility 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?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 25 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.

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 Valley Residential Care Facility 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 Baay, Lovelyn, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sutter Tracy Community Hospital is 0.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Golden Valley Residential Care Facility keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Golden Valley Residential Care Facility license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GOLDEN VALLEY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #397003262. 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 Baay, Lovelyn, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 7 state inspection visits since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 7 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2006, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is March 27, 2026, 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 3 residents
  • Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 3 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

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
LICENSED TO SERVE 6 RESIDENT AGES 60 YEARS AND OVER OF WHICH THREE MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR THREE.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — 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

4 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?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,350a month to start

Likely $3,550–$5,350

From 17 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$4,350a month

Likely $3,550–$5,550

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 · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,350likely $3,550–$5,350

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 25 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 (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 $3,550–$5,550
$4,350
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,150–$8,700
$6,350
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 worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 17 small homes and similar homes within 25 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.

17 homes like this within 25 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,950–$6,000.

  • 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.
Show the 17 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 625 Sequoia Boulevard, Tracy, CA 95376Address 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 7 documents for this home, and its records count 7 visits since 2006. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated March 27, 2026.

On file since
2021
State visits
7
Most recent visit
March 27, 2026

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 2006.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated202622020251102024110202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 4 of 7 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents
Mar 27, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: POC

Unannounced Plan of Correction visit made out to this facility on 03/27/2026 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang. This LPA was met by the facility designated Administrator Lovelyn Baay. A brief interview was conducted with the facility designated Administrator at this time. Current census was 5 residents. The purpose of this visit was to follow up on the deficiencies that were cited from a prior annual visit conducted on 03/16/2026. This visit was to follow up on the Plan of Correction that was due. The following deficiencies were observed and cited on 03/16/2026: The facility shall employ, and the administrator shall schedule, a sufficient number of staff members to do all of the following: (3) Ensure that at least one staff member who has cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training and first aid training is on duty and on the premises at all times. This paragraph shall not be construed to require staff to provide CPR. Licensees shall maintain in the personnel records verification of required staff training and orientation. Plan of Correction clearance letter was printed and a copy was provided to the facility designated Administrator at this time. There were no further deficiencies observed or cited during today's Plan of Correction visit. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 27, 2026
Mar 16, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Unannounced Annual visit made out to this facility on 03/16/2026 by Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Charlie Yang. This LPA was met by the facility caregivers, Nora Casaverde and Nelia Baay, who were briefly interviewed at this time. This LPA requested that they go ahead and contact the facility designated Administrator, Lovelyn Baay, to inform her that CCL was present at this time. Current census was 5 residents. It was learned that there was (1) resident under the care of hospice at this time. This facility does have an approved waiver to be able to accept and retain up to (3) residents under the care of hospice at any given time. It was learned that this facility has a program to be able to accept and retain dementia residents at any given time. It was learned that there were (2) residents diagnosed with dementia at this time. It was learned that there weren't any residents receiving services through home health at this time. It was learned that this facility does not have a bedridden fire clearance to be able to accept or retain any residents deemed to be bedridden at any given time. Tour of this facility was conducted. Dining area, living area, and all other areas intended for resident use were toured. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Linen closet, located in facility hallway closet, was reviewed and observed to contain a sufficient supply of towels, sheets, and bedding able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Kitchen area was toured. Kitchen drawers and cabinets were opened and reviewed. Food supply for 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable quantities was reviewed to make sure that they were in compliance at all times. Pantry area was toured. Garage area was toured. Laundry area, located next to the garage area, was toured and observed to be locked at this time. A review of the bleach, detergent, and all other cleaning supplies was conducted to make sure that they were locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Administrator certificate # 7005498740 for Lovelyn Baay which was observed to expire on 08/14/2026 and in compliance at this time. Medication cabinet, located in the facility office cabinets, was observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. First aid kit, located in the office cabinet, was reviewed. This LPA observed that it did contain all of the required components at this time. Fire extinguisher located hanging on the wall adjacent to the kitchen was observed to have been annually purchased from the local Costco Wholesale. The purchase receipt was attached and displayed a purchase date of 12/29/2025 and observed to be in compliance at this time. Facility resident bedrooms were toured. Furniture and furnishings were observed to be sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Facility resident restrooms were toured. Grab bars and non skid mats were observed to be present and in good repair at this time. Hot water temperatures were taken to make sure that they were within the allowed range of 105-120 degrees at all times. A tour of the facility exterior grounds was conducted. A review of the facility perimeter fence, side gates, and all other exits was conducted. A review of (4) facility personnel records was conducted and noted on the following LIC 859. A review of (5) facility resident records was conducted and noted on the following LIC 858. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL for review by this LPA: LIC 308 LIC 400 LIC 500 LIC 610 The following deficiencies were observed and cited on the following LIC 809-D pursuant to Title 22 Rules and Regulations, Health and Safety Codes. Appeal Rights were printed and a version was given to the facility staff persons at this time. Exit Interviewthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 16, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Mar 18, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 03/18/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived unannounced to this facility to conduct an annual visit. LPA was greeted by Facility Designated Administrator (FDA), Lovelyn Baay and explained the purpose of the visit. There were two other staff members present, Nelia Baay and Nora Bay Casaverde. Current Census was 2. A brief interview with FDA Baay was conducted. This facility is licensed to serve 6 elderly residents. 3 out of 6 residents any be non-ambulatory. This facility also has a hospice waiver for 3 residents. LPA reviewed 2 staff files. 2 out 2 staff files are complete and up to date. LPA reviewed 2 resident files. The administrator has an active Administrator Certificate #7005498740 expires 08/14/2026. A tour of the facility was conducted. Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms were present and were observed to be in good repair. Fire extinguisher in the facility was present and was purchased with attached receipt 11/21/2024. The kitchen area was toured. LPA observed a 7-day non-perishable and 2 day perishable foods in the cabinets and refrigerator. Additional non-perishable food supplies were identified in the cabinet in the hallway. LPA observed a locked centralized stored medication cabinet located. Along with the administrator, the LPA observed, reviewed, and compared resident medication and medication dispensing logs. First Aid Kit was present and contained all of the required components. A tour of the bathrooms was conducted. Hot water temperature was measured and observed to be within the required range of 105-120 degrees. A linen closet was located in the hallway and presented a sufficient amount of linens to adequately supply and meet the needs of the residents at this time. A tour of the bedrooms was conducted. Resident furniture was observed to be sufficient to meet their needs at this time. Laundry area was toured. Laundry detergent, bleach, and all other cleaning supplies were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Common areas were toured. Living room, dining area and all other areas intended for resident use were observed to be furnished and maintained in compliance at this time. A tour of the garage was conducted. The exterior of the physical plant was toured. Perimeter fence was observed to be stable and gates were in good repair. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL -LIC 308 -LIC 400 -LIC 500 -LIC 610 -Liability Insurance An technical violation was provided for Section 87411(c). No deficiencies were observed or cited during this annual visit. A copy of this report was given to Facility Designated Administrator. Exit interview was conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 18, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Mar 28, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 03/28/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived unannounced to this facility to conduct an annual visit. LPA was greeted by Facility Designated Administrator (FDA), Lovelyn Baay and explained the purpose of the visit. There were two other staff members present, Nelia Baay and Nora Bay Casaverde. Current Census was 4. A brief interview with FDA Baay was conducted. This facility is licensed to serve 6 elderly residents. 3 out of 6 residents any be non-ambulatory. This facility also has a hospice waiver for 3 residents. LPA reviewed 3 staff files. 3 out 3 staff files are complete and up to date. LPA reviewed 4 resident files. The administrator has an active Administrator Certificate #601539740 and is valid until 08/14/2024. A tour of the facility was conducted. Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms were present and were observed to be in good repair. Fire extinguisher in the facility was present and was purchased with attached receipt 11/29/2023. The kitchen area was toured. LPA observed a 7-day non-perishable and 2 day perishable foods in the cabinets and refrigerator. Additional non perishable food supplies were identified in the cabinet in the hallway. LPA observed a locked centralized stored medication cabinet located. Along with the administrator, the LPA observed, reviewed, and compared resident medication and medication dispensing logs. First Aid Kit was present and contained all of the required components. A tour of the bathrooms was conducted. Hot water temperature was measured and observed to be within the required range of 105-120 degrees. A linen closet was located in the hallway and presented a sufficient amount of linens to adequately supply and meet the needs of the residents at this time. A tour of the bedrooms was conducted. Resident furniture was observed to be sufficient to meet their needs at this time. Laundry area was toured. Laundry detergent, bleach, and all other cleaning supplies were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents at this time. Common areas were toured. Living room, dining area and all other areas intended for resident use were observed to be furnished and maintained in compliance at this time. A tour of the garage was conducted. The exterior of the physical plant was toured. Perimeter fence was observed to be stable and gates were in good repair. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL -LIC 308 -LIC 400 -LIC 500 -LIC 610 -Liability Insurance The following deficiencies were observed and cited on the following LIC 809-D pursuant to Title 22 Rules and Regulations, Health and Safety Code. Appeal rights were printed and a copy was given to the facility designated Administrator. Exit Interview.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 28, 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 ↗

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Life here

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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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