Golden Age Care Home

Overview of Golden Age Care Home

Its unique personality and fantastic lifestyle characterize Golden Age Care Home as the ideal place for residents who seek to relax and recover in a comfortable, family-like environment. Encouraging its residents to maintain their independence and individuality, the community ensures a safe, secure, and friendly atmosphere for all. Golden Age Care Home maintains its renowned identity because of its person-centered approach to senior care.
Seniors can avail themselves of unique personalized care plans tailored to their needs. Accordingly, services and amenities are designed for stress-free living— three delicious daily meals, scheduled housekeeping and transportation, specialized programs, and nursing care services.

Facility Direct Line (210) 907-6335 Goldenageassistedlivingllc@gmail.com

5-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

3 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 54 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home

StatusClosed

IssuanceDecember 1, 2022

ExpirationDecember 30, 2025 Expired

License NumberAL12117H

QualificationHealth Care

Golden Age Care Home is administered by Beatrice Dirnu.

OwnerGOLDEN AGE CARE HOME LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactJared Irving

Doctor on Staff

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Inspection score unavailable

Not enough inspection history to generate a score.

Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 82/100

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. AZ average

Latest Inspection August 26, 2024 Compliance (Annual) 1 deficiencies

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Enforcement actions Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.	1	0.9	This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	AZ Average	vs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	2	5	This facility has 60% fewer total inspections than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 5).↓ 60% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

August 26, 2024 inspection found one deficiency for medication administration documentation only, with no complaints or further enforcement actions.
March 16, 2023 inspection identified five deficiencies including fall prevention training, caregiver designation, policy implementation, service assignment, and documentation failures.
Enforcement in July 2023 resulted in a civil fine for failing to designate a caregiver in writing during the manager’s absence, following a $500 fine paid in June 2023.

6.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Glendale's city center to Golden Age Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.53 miles to nearest hospital (Abrazo Arrowhead Campus)

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.


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Terra Pointe Memory Care	AL MC RC	Glendale	84	No	35	1 Bed / Companion Suite	8	A+	Candice A Fine	4	4 Facility 4 AZ AVG 6 Rank #350 / 500
Golden Age Care Home	AL HC	Glendale (Brandywine Estates)	5	No	54	-	3	-	Beatrice Dirnu	2	0 Facility 0 AZ AVG 6 Rank #1 / 500

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+

General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $10,000 individual

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority

General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits

Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+

General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county

Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits

Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of Arizona residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled

General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.

Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region

Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

What neighborhood is Golden Age Care Home in?

Golden Age Care Home is in the Brandywine Estates neighborhood of Glendale.

Is Golden Age Care Home in a walkable area?

Golden Age Care Home has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Golden Age Care Home?

According to AZ state health department records, Golden Age Care Home's license number is AL12117H.

When does Golden Age Care Home's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Golden Age Care Home's license expires on December 30, 2025.

Who is the administrator of Golden Age Care Home?

Beatrice Dirnu is the administrator of Golden Age Care Home.

How many beds does Golden Age Care Home have?

Golden Age Care Home has 5 beds.

Are there photos of Golden Age Care Home?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Golden Age Care Home in the photo gallery on this page.

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