Golden Age Care Home
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Glendale, AZ
Golden Age Care Home
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Glendale, AZ
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.
5-bed community Rank #448 / 522Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 448th out of 522 homes in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
3 years in operation Rank #416 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 416th out of 533 homes in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 54 / 100 Rank #207 / 818Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 207th out of 818 homes in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
IssuanceDecember 1, 2022
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 (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Pets not allowed
Inspection History
In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.
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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Enforcement actions (11% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
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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
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 2 | 5 | This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer |
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.
Places of interest near Golden Age Care Home
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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#2 / 35 | 0.3
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| Golden Age Care Home | AL HOS | Glendale (Brandywine Estates) | 5
Facility
5
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#448 / 522 | No |
54
Facility
54
AZ AVG
37
Rank
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#416 / 533 | - | Beatrice Dirnu | - | 2 | 0
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AZ AVG
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#1 / 482 | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Age Care Home
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.
How long has Golden Age Care Home been in business?
Golden Age Care Home has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Golden Age Care Home?
No, Golden Age Care Home has a no-pet policy.
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.
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