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Golden Years Residential Home CareLicense #515001724 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareGolden Years Residential Home CareLicense #515001724 · 837 Allen Way, Yuba City, CA · (530) 822-9463Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$4,900/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Yuba City

Golden Years Residential Home Care

837 Allen Way, Yuba City, CA 95993 · Licensed since 2005

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Golden Years Residential Home Care

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,900 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,000–$6,000 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 25, 2026
  • Languages spoken: EnglishReported on A Place for Mom · September 9, 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 3 residents

Not on file: bedridden approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 25, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AMBULATORY/6 NONAMBULATORY. AGES 60 AND ABOVE. DEMENTIA WAIVER GRANTED. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR (3) THREE.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 25, 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.

  • Help with dressing and grooming

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

  • Medication management

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Works with residents’ own health care providers

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

  • Diabetes care

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Incontinence care

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

  • Activities of daily living the home lists help withGrooming Assistance · Incontinence · Personal Care

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

  • 24-hour supervision claimed

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

  • Consulting nurse arrangementOn-Call registered nurse - home health visits

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

  • Nurse coverageOn-Call registered nurse - home health visits

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

  • Hiring checksWork with people who share the operator's passion and commitment to serving seniors

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

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 25, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    State licensing record · October 25, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Golden Years Residential Home Care: 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

$4,900a month to start

Likely $4,000–$6,000

From 24 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$4,900likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,900likely $4,000–$6,000

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 34 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 $4,000–$6,200
$4,900
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,700–$9,400
$7,400
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 homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,300 to $8,000

$3,300$8,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

24 homes like this within 34 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,750–$6,100.

  • The GardensYuba City · 2.6 mi · Mid-size home
    $8,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Comfort Care Elderly HomeOlivehurst · 6.2 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Floradale VillaLincoln · 23 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Happy Life VillaLincoln · 23 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ferrari RCFELincoln · 25 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Iris Care HomeOroville · 27 mi · Mid-size home
    $3,300Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Nadia's Care HomeLincoln · 27 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Diamond Wood Senior CareRoseville · 28 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Wood Creek Senior CareRoseville · 28 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bridgeway Senior CareRoseville · 29 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Oasis for Seniors at Heaven's GardenRocklin · 30 mi · Small home
    $3,600Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Vista Hills Senior Care 2Roseville · 30 mi · Small home
    $5,200Listed on its own website · shared room · seen October 27, 2026
  • Foothills Senior CareRoseville · 30 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aunt Dottie's PlaceRoseville · 30 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Splendor Oaks Senior Living 2Roseville · 31 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Par Place Senior LivingRocklin · 31 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Bright FutureAntelope · 31 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Aaa Senior CarePenryn · 31 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sapphire Senior CareRoseville · 32 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on its own website · shared room · seen October 5, 2026
  • EldervillaWoodland · 32 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Roseberry CareRoseville · 32 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Broadway Senior LivingRoseville · 33 mi · Small home
    $6,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Placer StarcareRocklin · 33 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Mount Hood Serenity CareSacramento · 34 mi · Small home
    $3,800Listed 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 34 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.

Ask for the price

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 (17)Private rooms · Outdoor space · Wifi
  • Private rooms

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

  • Outdoor spaceOutside Patio

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Wifi

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared / companion roomsReported no

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

  • Common areasIndoor Common Areas

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Private bathroom

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • LaundryDone by staff

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

  • Room typesPrivate rooms · All Private Rooms

    Private rooms — reported on goldenyearsyubacity.com · seen October 5, 2026.

    All Private Rooms — reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Visitor parking

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Residents may bring their own furniture

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

  • AmenitiesPiano or Organ

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Rooms come furnished

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

  • Housekeeping

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

  • Roll-in / accessible shower

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Air conditioning in the room

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Cable or satellite TV

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Bath tubs

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (5)All-day or flexible dining · Special diets supported · Meals served in the room
  • All-day or flexible dining

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Special diets supportedNo Sugar · Low / No Sodium

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals served in the room

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Meals provided

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (3)Activity types offered · Activities tailored to the individual · Religious services off site
  • Activity types offeredSocial · Recreational · Social recreational activities

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

  • Activities tailored to the individual

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

  • Religious services off site

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Faith, culture & language (1)Languages spoken by caregivers
  • Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

Pets, routines & independence (3)Residents may bring a pet · Visiting hours · Visiting hours
  • Residents may bring a petReported no

    Reported on Caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.

  • Visiting hoursPosted hoursMonday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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

  • Visiting hoursMonday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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

Visiting & staying involved (1)Contact form
  • Contact form

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

    Open on the website ↗
About the home (1)Brand or trade name
  • Brand or trade nameGolden Years Residential Home Care

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

Where it is

837 Allen Way, Yuba City, CA 95993Address from the public record · October 25, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

Opening the neighborhood map…

  1. 1Sutter Surgical Hospital - North ValleyHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.3 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 25, 2026 · License #515001724 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 6 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Sep 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Hiratsuka conducted this unannounced annual visit. LPA toured the facility with Caregiver Livia Dejeu and met Administrator Claudiu Dejeu. This facility has six private resident rooms, one staff room, and three full common bathrooms. There are two sitting areas and the kitchen and dining are in the back. There is a laundry room and storage area in the garage. The backyard was inspected and the gate is on the same side as the garage. The medications and files are kept locked in the hallway. No health and safety concerns were found during the tour. Three resident records and two staff records were reviewed. LPA reminded Administrator the annual fee is due by September 20, 2026. Administrator is going to mail a check tomorrow. Multiple topics were discussed. No deficiencies were observed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 15, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Sep 10, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Hiratsuka conducted this unannounced annual visit. LPA toured the facility with Administrator Claudiu Dejeu. This facility has six private resident rooms, one staff room, and three full common bathrooms. There are two sitting areas and the kitchen and dining are in the back. There is a laundry room and storage area in the garage. The backyard was inspected and the gate is on the same side as the garage. The medications and files are kept locked in the hallway. No health and safety concerns were found during the tour. Three resident records and two staff records were reviewed. Staff roster was reviewed and adjusted. Multiple topics were discussed. No deficiencies were observed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 10, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Aug 22, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Hiratsuka conducted this unannounced annual visit. LPA toured the facility with Administrator Claudiu Dejeu. This facility has six private resident rooms, one staff room, and three full common bathrooms. There are two sitting areas and the kitchen and dining are in the back. There is a laundry room and storage area in the garage. The backyard was inspected and the gate is on the same side as the garage. The medications and files are kept locked in the hallway. No health and safety concerns were found during the tour. Three resident records and two staff records were reviewed. Staff roster was reviewed and adjusted. Multiple topics were discussed. The following shall be updated and submitted to Community Care Licensing Division by September 25, 2024: -LIC 500 facility personnel or staff schedule -LIC 308 designation of administrative responsibility -LIC 610 emergency disaster plan. No deficiencies were observed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 22, 2024
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 3 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Sep 6, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

LPA Hiratsuka conducted this unannounced annual visit. LPA toured the facility with Administrator Claudiu Dejeu. This facility has six private resident rooms, one staff room, and three full common bathrooms. There are two sitting areas and the kitchen and dining are in the back. There is a laundry room and storage area in the garage. The backyard was inspected and the gate is on the same side as the garage. The medications and files are kept locked in the hallway. No health and safety concerns were found during the tour. Three resident records and two staff records were reviewed. Multiple topics were discussed. The following shall be updated and submitted to Community Care Licensing Division by September 25, 2023: -LIC 500 facility personnel or staff schedule -LIC 308 designation of administrative responsibility -LIC 610 emergency disaster plan. No deficiencies were observed.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 6, 2023

20221 state visit · 1 document

Aug 11, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Kerry Hiratsuka arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Annual Visit. LPA conducted COVID-19 Precautionary prescreening, and wore a surgical mask while at facility. LPA was screened by Administrator. LPA and Administrator toured facility together to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, resident bedrooms, and common restrooms. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. LPA and Administrator completed the infection control domain and facility was found to be in substantial compliance at this time. Multiple topics were discussed. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection. Exit interview conducted and copy of report left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 11, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Sep 20, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

9/20/2021 9:15 AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA’s) Dawn Keane and Misty Valencia arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Required-1 Year Inspection utilizing the infection control domain. LPA’s met with administrator (AD) Claude Dejeu and explained the purpose of the visit. Prior to initiating the annual inspection, LPA completed required COVID-19 testing protocols, and a daily self-screening questionnaire for symptoms of COVID-19 infection to affirm no COVID-19 related symptoms. LPA contacted administrator and completed a facility risk assessment. LPA ensured they applied hand sanitizer before entering the facility and the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worn: N95. Additionally, LPA’s Keane and Valencia were screened by AD. LPA’s Keane, Valencia and toured facility with AD to ensure health and safety of residents in care. Areas toured include but are not limited to: common areas, six (6) resident bedrooms, three (3) bathrooms, kitchen, storage areas front yard and back yard. In the areas toured no immediate health, safety, or personal rights violations were observed. LPA’s Keane, Valencia and the AD completed the infection control domain and facility was found to be in substantial compliance at this time. No deficiencies are being cited as a result of todays inspection. Exit interview conducted and copy of report was emailed to AD.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 20, 2021

The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

License holder

Dejeu, Claudiu, licensed since 2005.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2005, 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 2005, 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 homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“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 Years Residential Home Care

Is Golden Years Residential Home Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

How many residents is Golden Years Residential Home Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Has Golden Years Residential Home Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2005, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Golden Years Residential Home Care still open?

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

What does Golden Years Residential Home Care cost?

$4,900 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,000–$6,000. 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 24 small homes and similar homes within 34 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 Years Residential Home Care 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 Dejeu, Claudiu, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Sutter Surgical Hospital - North Valley is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Golden Years Residential Home Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.

Golden Years Residential Home Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “GOLDEN YEARS RESIDENTIAL HOME CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #515001724. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • Licensed to Dejeu, Claudiu, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2005, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2005, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2005, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2005, per CDSS records as of October 25, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is September 15, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 25, 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) ↗

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