Golden Care Services
Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Newport News, VA

Golden Care Services

Assisted Living, Residential Care & Respite Care · Newport News, VA

Overview of 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.

Bed community size
8-bed community Rank #346 / 365Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 346th out of 365 homes in Virginia for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Virginia 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 Virginia 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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #240 / 446Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 240th out of 446 homes in Virginia for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Virginia 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 Virginia 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
88%
Rank #54 / 297Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 297 homes in Virginia for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Virginia average, with its Statewide rank out of 297. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Virginia 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.
Similar to the Virginia average: 85.7%
Occupied beds
7 / 8
Average occupied beds in Virginia homes 98 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 27, 2027
QualificationResidential and Assisted Living Care
CertificationsVirginia Assisted Living Association

Ownership & Operating Entity

Golden Care Services is administered by Yanova S Mitchener.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55+
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Linen Service
Specific ProgramsCompanionship

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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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 9 deficiencies 2 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. VA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Virginia average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (96% above)
• Inspection violation rate (56% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Virginia average:
• Total deficiencies (72% below)
• Deficiencies per year (72% below)
• Inspections with violations (78% below)
Latest Inspection July 16, 2025 Monitoring

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 932 This facility has 72% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (9 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 72% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 932 This facility has 72% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (9 vs. VA avg 32).↓ 72% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.52.3 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityVA Averagevs. VA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 214 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
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 29 This facility has 78% fewer inspections with violations than a typical Virginia assisted living residence (2 vs. VA avg 9).↓ 78% better
Inspection violation rate Info 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

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Personal Care Assistance

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Companionship

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Address 8.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Newport News's city center to Golden Care Services's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Virginia Department of Social Services and Department of Health.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Virginia

Golden Care Services is located in Newport News, Virginia.
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Commonwealth Coordinated Care Plus (CCC Plus)

VA Medicaid CCC Plus

Age 65+ or disabled
General Virginia 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).
VA

Managed care model; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Virginia Respite Care Grant Program

VA Respite Grant

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Virginia resident.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
VA

Limited grants; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (up to 30 days/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Facility respite (up to 5 days)

Adult Services Program

Virginia Adult Services (AS)

Age 60+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, need significant care (2+ ADLs), not Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) Varies by locality; typically < ~$2,510/month 200% FPL
Asset Limits Limited assets (excludes home, car); varies by DSS.
VA

Serves ~5,000 annually; focuses on low-income independence.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Chore services Assessments Respite (~5 days/year)

Auxiliary Grant Program

Virginia Auxiliary Grant (AG)

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General VA resident, living in approved ALF/foster care, SSI-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,041/month (individual, SSI level + $20 disregard); higher with medical deductions.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
VA

Serves 4,000; personal needs allowance ($90/month).

Benefits
Cash (~$1,400-$1,700/month in 2025, varies by region) for ALF/foster care costs; basic care included

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Virginia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
VA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Energy Assistance Program (EAP)

Virginia Energy Assistance Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General VA resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Fuel, Crisis, Cooling components; serves ~100,000 households.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Equipment repair (~$250)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Virginia VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General VA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
VA

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Virginia Property Tax Relief

Age 65+ or disabled
General VA resident, homeowner, income/asset limits vary by locality.
Income Limits (2025) ~$50,000-$75,000/year household, e.g., Fairfax: $72,000; Richmond: $50,000
Asset Limits Varies e.g., Fairfax: $400,000 net worth; Richmond: $100,000
VA

Offered in 90% of localities; saves ~$500-$2,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption/deferral (~$500-$2,000/year depending on locality)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Virginia SFMNP

Age 60+
General VA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
VA

Vouchers (~$50-$75/season); serves ~15,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50-$75/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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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