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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.
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%Golden Care Services is administrated by Yanova S Mitchener.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 9 | 32 | This facility has 72% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (9 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 72% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 9 | 32 | This facility has 72% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (9 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 72% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 4.5 | 2.3 | This facility has 96% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (4.5 vs. VA avg 2.3).↑ 96% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | VA Average | vs. VA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 2 | 14 | This facility has 86% fewer total inspections than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 14).↓ 86% better |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 2 | 9 | This facility has 78% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 78% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 100% | 64% | This facility has 36 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (100% vs. VA avg 64%).↑ 36% worse |
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Companionship
10.3 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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Golden Care Services is located in Newport News, Virginia.
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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.
| Charter Senior Living of Newport News |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Newport News (North Newport News) | 104
Facility
104
VA AVG
95
Rank
#136 / 371 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
VA AVG
44
Rank
#133 / 449 | - | Angel Lawhorn |
45.2%
Facility
45.2%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#274 / 297 | - | 13 | 92.3%
Facility
92.3%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#306 / 332 | 6
Facility
6
VA AVG
7
Rank
#217 / 332 | 107
Facility
107
VA AVG
32
Rank
#319 / 332 | 8.2
Facility
8.2
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#324 / 332 |
| Mennowood Retirement Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Newport News (North Newport News) | 90
Facility
90
VA AVG
95
Rank
#181 / 371 | No |
53
Facility
53
VA AVG
44
Rank
#160 / 449 | - | Thelma Shaffer |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#144 / 297 | A | 7 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#168 / 332 | 2
Facility
2
VA AVG
7
Rank
#110 / 332 | 15
Facility
15
VA AVG
32
Rank
#168 / 332 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#213 / 332 |
| Hilton Plaza Inc. |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Newport News (South Newport News) | 71
Facility
71
VA AVG
95
Rank
#247 / 371 | No |
57
Facility
57
VA AVG
44
Rank
#133 / 449 | - | Ms. Nina Taylor |
81.7%
Facility
81.7%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#97 / 297 | - | 16 | 68.8%
Facility
68.8%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#237 / 332 | 5
Facility
5
VA AVG
7
Rank
#200 / 332 | 93
Facility
93
VA AVG
32
Rank
#314 / 332 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#313 / 332 |
| The Huntington Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Newport News (Warwick) | 52
Facility
52
VA AVG
95
Rank
#304 / 371 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
VA AVG
44
Rank
#150 / 449 | Studio / 1 Bed | Stephen Berczek | - | - | 1 | 0%
Facility
0%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#1 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
32
Rank
#1 / 332 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#1 / 332 |
| Golden Care Services |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Newport News (South Newport News) | 8
Facility
8
VA AVG
95
Rank
#352 / 371 | No |
41
Facility
41
VA AVG
44
Rank
#241 / 449 | - | Yanova S Mitchener |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
VA AVG
70.8%
Rank
#50 / 297 | - | 2 | 100%
Facility
100%
VA AVG
64.3%
Rank
#320 / 332 | 0
Facility
0
VA AVG
7
Rank
#1 / 332 | 9
Facility
9
VA AVG
32
Rank
#132 / 332 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
VA AVG
2.3
Rank
#301 / 332 |
Golden Care Services is in the South Newport News neighborhood of VA 23607.
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.
According to state health department records, Golden Care Services's license expires on November 27, 2025.
Golden Care Services's occupancy is 88%.
Yanova S Mitchener is the administrator of Golden Care Services.
Golden Care Services has 8 beds.
Golden Care Services has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.
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