Inspection Reports for Golden Age Assisted Living Home

17176 W. Watkins, Goodyear, AZ 85338, AZ, 85338

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on April 11, 2025, identified two deficiencies related to medication administration and emergency responder patient information during a complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving caregiver supervision, documentation, service planning, and safety measures such as securing oxygen containers. An enforcement action in March 2024 resulted in a $250 fine, which was paid in full, but no license suspensions or warnings were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations included substantiated issues in the most recent report, while prior complaints were not noted. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing areas for improvement, particularly in medication management and documentation, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening.

Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 2.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

27% better than Arizona average
Arizona average: 3.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2023
2024
2025
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Capacity: 10 Deficiencies: 2 Apr 11, 2025
Visit Reason
Two deficiencies found related to medication administration and emergency responder patient information during complaint investigation.
Findings
Two deficiencies found related to medication administration and emergency responder patient information during complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaints 00125129, 00125130 investigated
Deficiencies (2)
Description
R9-10-816.B.3.b. — Medication Services
A.R.S. § 36-420.04.A.1-9. — Emergency responders; patient information
Enforcement Action Enforcement Fines: 1 Total: $250.00 Mar 19, 2024
Summary
The enforcement resulted in a fine of $250.00 which has been paid in full.
Fines & Penalties (1)
AmountReasonStatus
$250.00Fine associated with enforcement action #00111543Paid
Enforcement Action Enforcement Fines: 1 Total: $250.00 Mar 5, 2024
Summary
The facility was found non-compliant for not verifying and documenting the skills of two assistant caregivers, resulting in a health and safety risk and a civil fine.
Fines & Penalties (1)
AmountReasonStatus
$250.00Failure to ensure assistant caregivers' skills and knowledge were verified and documented before providing physical health services.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Capacity: 10 Deficiencies: 5 Mar 5, 2024
Visit Reason
Five deficiencies found related to caregiver supervision, skills verification, documentation maintenance, residency agreement, and service plan completeness.
Findings
Five deficiencies found related to caregiver supervision, skills verification, documentation maintenance, residency agreement, and service plan completeness.
Deficiencies (5)
Description
A. A manager shall ensure that: 2. An assistant caregiver: b. Interacts with residents under supervision
A. A manager shall ensure that: 4. Caregiver's or assistant caregiver's skills and knowledge are verified and documented
A. A manager shall ensure that: 7. Documentation is maintained for at least 12 months
D. Manager shall ensure documented residency agreement includes night awake status
A. Manager shall ensure resident has written service plan including amount, type, frequency of services
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Capacity: 10 Deficiencies: 1 Jan 30, 2023
Visit Reason
One deficiency found related to securing oxygen containers in an upright position.
Findings
One deficiency found related to securing oxygen containers in an upright position.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
A. A manager shall ensure that: 10. Oxygen containers are secured in an upright position

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