Golden Care Services
Enjoy a worry-free lifestyle at Golden Care Services, a blissful retreat in Newport, VA, offering personal care. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with round-the-clock supervision and assistance with their daily living activities. Housekeeping, maintenance, and linens are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.
With friendly companions, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Three delicious and healthy meals, alongside delightful snacks, are served for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation arrangements are also available for convenience. The community is ideal for those needing non-medical assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its nurturing and friendly environment.
About this community
Occupancy
Golden Care Services is administered by Yanova S Mitchener.
Inspection History
In Virginia, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Health (for nursing homes) perform the inspections required to maintain state and federal licensing.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Virginia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Virginia state average• Inspection deficiency rate (56% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (72% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (78% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 9 | 32 | This facility has 72% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (9 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 72% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 2 | 14 | This facility has had 86% fewer total inspections than the Virginia average (2 vs. VA avg 14). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 86% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 2 | 9 | This facility has 78% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 78% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 100% | 64% | This facility has 36 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (100% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 36% worse |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Personal Care Assistance
Companionship
Places of interest near Golden Care Services
8.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Newport News's city center to Golden Care Services's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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125
VA AVG
96
Rank
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VA AVG
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VA AVG
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VA AVG
96
Rank
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53
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53
VA AVG
45
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#159 / 435 | - | Thelma Shaffer | 73.3% | A | 7 | 57%
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57%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#164 / 330 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
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VA AVG
32
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VA AVG
2.3
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| Hilton Plaza Inc. | AL | Newport News (South Newport News) | 71
Facility
71
VA AVG
96
Rank
#244 / 365 | No |
57
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57
VA AVG
45
Rank
#132 / 435 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | Ms. Nina Taylor | 81.7% | - | 16 | 69%
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69%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#231 / 330 | 5
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5
VA AVG
7
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#200 / 330 | 93
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93
VA AVG
32
Rank
#253 / 271 | 5.8
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5.8
VA AVG
2.3
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| The Huntington Assisted Living | AL RC | Newport News (Warwick) | 52
Facility
52
VA AVG
96
Rank
#298 / 365 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
VA AVG
45
Rank
#149 / 435 | Studio / 1 Bed | Stephen Berczek | - | - | 1 | 0%
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0%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#1 / 330 | 0
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0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 | 0
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0
VA AVG
32
Rank
#1 / 271 | 0.0
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0.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 271 |
| Golden Care Services | AL RESC RC | Newport News (South Newport News) | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
96
Rank
#346 / 365 | No |
41
Facility
41
VA AVG
45
Rank
#240 / 435 | - | Yanova S Mitchener | 87.5% | - | 2 | 100%
Facility
100%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#313 / 330 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 330 | 9
Facility
9
VA AVG
32
Rank
#72 / 271 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#241 / 271 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia
Golden Care Services is located in Newport News, Virginia.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Care Services
What neighborhood is Golden Care Services in?
Golden Care Services is in the South Newport News neighborhood of Newport News.
Is Golden Care Services in a walkable area?
Golden Care Services has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
When does Golden Care Services's license expire?
According to VA state health department records, Golden Care Services's license expires on November 27, 2027.
What is the occupancy rate at Golden Care Services?
Golden Care Services's occupancy is 88%.
Are pets allowed at Golden Care Services?
No, Golden Care Services has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Golden Care Services?
Yanova S Mitchener is the administrator of Golden Care Services.
How many beds does Golden Care Services have?
Golden Care Services has 8 beds.
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