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5% lower than California averageCalifornia average: 73%
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Memory Care in San Diego
Golden Living Point Loma
Memory Care in San Diego
Golden Living Point Loma
Overview of Golden Living Point Loma
Cherish every moment of your best years with the renowned senior living community of Golden Living of Point Loma residing in the tranquil residential grounds of Duke Street, San Diego, CA which offers memory care, respite care, temporary stays, and hospice care. The community ensures seniors’ safety and comfort by providing emergency call systems, balconies, patios in each room, and security cameras all over the campus. A responsible and highly qualified team lends extra hands around the clock for seniors to flourish and live to their potential.
Participate in enriching activities and exciting programs to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. With dining handled by the community, residents enjoy mealtimes without hassles. Golden Living Point Loma is great for seniors seeking the finest care and assistance for their ever-changing needs.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
113
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
69%
Residents per day
78
Occupancy rate
69%
Residents per day
78
113-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
19 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 72 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: C+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community
Occupancy
5% lower than California averageOccupied beds
78 / 113
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMarch 26, 2007
CountySAN DIEGO
Golden Living Point Loma is legally operated by Golden Living Health Management, Inc..
Rehabilitation Services
Nursing Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Spacious Private Rooms
Private Balconies And Patios
Up To Code Bathrooms For Resident’s Safety
Built-In Shower Seats
Spacious Closets
Space For A Small Refrigerator Or Microwave
Emergency Control In Every Room
Libraries And A Hobby Room
Living Room With A Baby Grand Piano
Elegant Dining Venues
Court Yard
Laundry Rooms
Provided At No Charge
Specific ProgramsAccess to Healthcare, Dining Experience, Hospice Care, Personalized Service Plans, Medication Assistance, Bathing Assistance, Dressing Assistance, Grooming Assistance, Transfer Assistance, Reminder/Escort Services, Laundry Service, Incontinence Care Services.
Food DescriptionMeals are important not only for good nourishment and health, but also for socialization. The facility strives for great food in an elegant dining setting, with menus reflecting quality, nutrition, variety, and presentation.
Meals IncludedYes
Meal Schedule3 nutritious and delicious meals served every day; nutritious snacks and beverages available twenty-four hours.
Special DietsYes
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Types of Care at Golden Living Point Loma
Memory Care
Respite Care
Hospice Care
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
89 visits
California average: 16 visits
Breakdown by visit type
60 total complaint visits
29 other visits
Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.
California average
13 total complaint visits
7 other visits
Show Inspection Reports
51 complaint investigations
Inspections conducted in response to complaints filed by residents, families, staff, or others about possible problems at the facility.
Investigations can have many visits.
California average: 10 complaint investigations
3 official inspections
Routine inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state care and safety standards.
California average: 4 official inspections
34 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 10 citations
12 serious citations
A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.
California average: 3 serious citations
22 moderate citations
A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.
California average: 4 moderate citations
Latest inspection
Date
October 1, 2025
Complaint Investigation31 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 8 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Golden Living Point Loma
Most inspections found no deficiencies, and several complaint investigations were unsubstantiated, indicating generally consistent compliance with regulations. However, there were multiple substantiated deficiencies primarily related to medication management, resident care, documentation, and facility maintenance, including some posing immediate health and safety risks. Notably, the facility received civil penalties totaling $25,000 in 2024 for failures in care and supervision that led to serious resident injuries and a death, and there was a substantiated issue with illegal drug use on the premises in late 2024. The most recent report from October 1, 2025, was a complaint investigation that found no deficiencies and unsubstantiated allegations. This suggests some improvement in recent months, although past serious issues highlight areas of concern.
Compare Memory Care around San Diego The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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