Golden Living Point Loma

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · San Diego, CA

CMS overall rating

3223 Duke St, San Diego, CA 92110 View map

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Golden Living Point Loma accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Golden Living Point Loma accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

Facility Direct Line (619) 222-1109

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to California state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 38m per day

This facility California avg (4h 13m per day)

vs California avg

-14%

1 of 1 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 29m per day	▼ 14% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day

Capacity and availability

143 days

113-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

20 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)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

64%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

72 / 113

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceMarch 26, 2007

CountySan Diego

Golden Living Point Loma is legally operated by Golden Living Health Management, Inc., and administered by Rocio Granda.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMr. Daniel Salceda, President

Rehabilitation 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

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 34 citations 95 total visits 62 complaint visits 4 official inspections 51 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection April 27, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	34	10	This facility has 240% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (34 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 240% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	12	3	This facility has 300% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 300% worse Rank #1087 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1087th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	22	4	This facility has 450% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (22 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 450% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2020.	5.7	1.7	This facility has 235% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (5.7 vs. CA avg 1.7).↑ 235% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.4	3.3	This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	95	16	This facility has 494% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (95 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 494% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	62	13	This facility has 377% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (62 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 377% worse Rank #1372 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1372nd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	29	7	This facility has 314% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (29 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 314% worse
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	4	4	This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	51	10	This facility has 410% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (51 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 410% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 found the facility clean, sanitary, and in good repair with no deficiencies or complaints cited.
A February 3, 2026 complaint investigation substantiated that the facility allowed staff to work without fingerprint clearance, resulting in a deficiency and civil penalty.
Multiple substantiated complaints from 2024 to 2026 involved neglect in medication administration, failure to report hospitalizations, and inadequate resident care, including an immediate health and safety risk citation in January 2026.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 32

California average 12.5

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations

California average 50.2

Citations per inspection

2.81

California average 4.65

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

47 of 90 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 43 of 90 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than California average

California average: 0.4

Serious health citations

100% better than California average

California average: 1

0 critical citations California average: 0.4

0 serious citations California average: 1

90 moderate citations California average: 47.2

0 minor citations California average: 1.5

Citations history (last 3 years)

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 17, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 13, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 31, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 31, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 169

Employees 169

Contractors 0

Staff to resident ratio 1.35 : 1

25% fewer staff per resident than California average

Avg staff/day 70

Average shift 7.8 hours

0% compared with California average

Total staff hours (quarter) 49,941

Nursing staff breakdown

7.5 hours

8 hours

102

7.7 hours

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors 0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	102	102	24,397	92	100%	7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	29	29	11,452	92	100%	8
Registered Nurse	10	10	2,773	92	100%	7.5
Speech Language Pathologist	4	4	1,797	90	98%	7
RN Director of Nursing	3	3	1,496	64	70%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	3	1,433	91	99%	7.5
Dental Services Staff	2	2	1,024	64	70%	8
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	2	953	78	85%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	2	887	69	75%	7.8
Physical Therapy Aide	3	3	614	65	71%	7.2
Administrator	1	1	512	64	70%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	1	512	64	70%	8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	1	503	62	67%	8.1
Nurse Practitioner	2	2	496	62	67%	8
Dietitian	1	1	460	62	67%	7.4
Qualified Social Worker	1	1	434	54	59%	8
Nurse Aide in Training	2	2	199	22	24%	7.9

102 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

29 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

10 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

4 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 98%

3 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 70%

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 99%

2 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 70%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 85%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 75%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 71%

1 Administrator

% of Days 70%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 70%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 67%

2 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 67%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 67%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 59%

2 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 24%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 3.4

48% better than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score 3.9

66% better than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 6.7%

39% better than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 3.0%

75% better than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 1.8%

84% better than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury 2.1%

26% worse than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.8%

In line with California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.5%

60% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 0.5%

88% better than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms 8.7%

30% worse than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use 5.7%

43% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine 97.5%

In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

6% better than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.0%

31% better than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine 96.2%

In line with California average

California average: 93.2%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

9% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

53% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Total residents 125

Medicare

20.8% of residents

Medicaid

72% of residents

Private pay or other

7.2% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Golden Living Point Loma from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 112.0% ↑ 22.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$1.0M ↓ ~$972.3K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $10.8M ↑ ~$1.8M vs 2022

Operating Margin -5.6% ↓ 5.4pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	95.2%	93.7%	96.4%	96.5%	92.8%	90.8%	85.3%	88.9%	90.9%	79.2%	66.2%	90.1%	112.0%
Beds	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	113
Net Income	$3,261,929	$2,017,294	$3,962,685	$2,115,344	$320,998	$164,957	-$1,323,927	-$4,894,630	-$1,429,456	$148,241	-$1,014,011	$1,170,877	$151,513
Gross Revenue	$12,694,729	$18,071,139	$20,100,719	$19,984,419	$16,732,668	$16,198,929	$15,563,046	$14,890,067	$14,500,198	$13,960,196	$12,469,077	$20,580,994	$29,307,539
Operating Expenses	$13,419,714	$13,718,564	$12,980,556	$13,872,783	$13,194,963	$13,173,588	$13,906,509	$17,033,909	$15,040,757	$14,867,251	$13,112,110	$19,187,369	$19,253,483
Net Patient Income	$3,068,734	$1,792,454	$3,853,233	$1,996,704	$214,670	$57,218	-$1,444,551	-$5,024,092	-$1,522,067	-$905,884	-$1,329,586	-$40,964	-$1,013,275
Net Patient Revenue	$16,488,448	$15,511,018	$16,833,789	$15,869,487	$13,409,633	$13,230,806	$12,461,958	$12,009,817	$13,518,690	$13,961,367	$11,782,524	$19,146,405	$18,240,208
Payroll Costs	$5,823,830	$5,637,973	$5,378,449	$5,695,384	$5,713,218	$5,836,417	$6,279,197	$6,955,026	$7,827,958	$7,508,555	$6,963,853	$9,055,570	$10,819,009
Operating Margin %	18.6%	11.6%	22.9%	12.6%	1.6%	0.4%	-11.6%	-41.8%	-11.3%	-6.5%	-11.3%	-0.2%	-5.6%
Medicare %	37.2%	37.8%	35.8%	31.9%	20.9%	18.4%	14.7%	12.7%	14.2%	14.0%	15.1%	24.6%	15.1%
Medicaid %	50.2%	54.1%	57.8%	47.6%	68.8%	72.1%	69.4%	71.9%	68.7%	65.4%	63.0%	65.6%	76.6%
Private %	12.6%	8.1%	6.4%	20.5%	10.3%	9.5%	15.9%	15.4%	17.1%	20.7%	21.8%	9.8%	8.3%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$357	$340	$360	$339	$298	$299	$301	$278	$307	$362	$367	$438	$395
Cost/Day	$290	$301	$277	$296	$293	$298	$336	$395	$341	$385	$408	$439	$417
Avg Length of Stay	52.4 days	65.6 days	85.4 days	84.7 days	93.8 days	98.9 days	107.0 days	197.9 days	161.0 days	224.2 days	642.6 days	225.4 days	143.0 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$18.2M

Net patient income

-$1.0M

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$18.2M

Net patient income

-$1.0M

Other income

$1.2M

Payroll costs

$10.8M 59.3% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$8.4M

Total costs

$19.3M

What does this home offer?

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation Services

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 6 - 7 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 38%

Private pay 9%

Medicaid 53%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 28%

Private pay 8%

Medicaid 64%

4.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from San Diego's city center to Golden Living Point Loma's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.05 miles to nearest hospital (Ucsd Medical Center Rad)

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


Golden Living Point Loma	AL NH HC MC	San Diego (Point Loma Heights)	-	113 Facility 113 CA AVG 103 Rank #628 / 1657	C+	72 Facility 72 CA AVG 57 Rank #674 / 2092	-
Bayshire Torrey Pines	AL IL MC NH	San Diego (Carmel Valley)	-	125 Facility 125 CA AVG 103 Rank #526 / 1657	A+	81 Facility 81 CA AVG 57 Rank #384 / 2092	-
Vi at La Jolla Village	AL IL MC NH	San Diego (University City)	-	783 Facility 783 CA AVG 103 Rank #5 / 1657	-	88 Facility 88 CA AVG 57 Rank #218 / 2092	Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ridgeview Health Center	AL MC NH	San Diego (Scripps Ranch)	-	68 Facility 68 CA AVG 103 Rank #1017 / 1657	-	11 Facility 11 CA AVG 57 Rank #1946 / 2092	-
University Care Center	AL HC NH	San Diego (Mid-City)	-	87 Facility 87 CA AVG 103 Rank #874 / 1657	-	71 Facility 71 CA AVG 57 Rank #702 / 2092	-

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

What neighborhood is Golden Living Point Loma in?

Golden Living Point Loma is in the Point Loma Heights neighborhood of San Diego.

Who is the owner of Golden Living Point Loma?

Golden Living Point Loma is legally operated by Golden Living Health Management, Inc., and administered by Rocio Granda.

Is Golden Living Point Loma in a walkable area?

Golden Living Point Loma has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Golden Living Point Loma?

Golden Living Point Loma's occupancy is 64%.

Does Golden Living Point Loma operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Golden Living Point Loma is registered as a for-profit in CA.

Who is the administrator of Golden Living Point Loma?

Rocio Granda is the administrator of Golden Living Point Loma.

How many beds does Golden Living Point Loma have?

Golden Living Point Loma has 113 beds.

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Golden Living Point Loma

Overview of Golden Living Point Loma

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

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Ownership & Operating Entity

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Leadership

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

102 Certified Nursing Assistant

29 Licensed Practical Nurse

10 Registered Nurse

4 Speech Language Pathologist

3 RN Director of Nursing

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Dental Services Staff

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

3 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Administrator

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Nurse Practitioner

1 Dietitian

1 Qualified Social Worker

2 Nurse Aide in Training

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Admissions

Discharges

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in California

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

California CARES Program

Financial Assistance for
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