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Treat yourself to the lifestyle you’ve always dreamed of with the idyllic senior living community of Golden Pond Retirement Community in North Ford Street, Golden, CO, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring a selection of purposely designed and spacious accommodations ranging from studios to two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures seniors enjoy a comfortable and secure retirement. A team of kind and well-trained professionals cares for daily living activities and personal needs to ensure seniors thrive and live to their potential.
A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs accompanies seniors as they explore new interests and relive hobbies. With diverse dining options, the community strives to meet dietary needs and preferences for a delightful dining experience. Golden Pond Retirement Community is ideal for seniors looking to optimize their independence while receiving the utmost care and support for their ever-changing needs.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Golden Pond Retirement Community is legally operated by Walgenbach, Brian & Gill, Doug, and administrated by Ryan Nakao.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Well below the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 53 out of 100. Letter grade F. Well below the California average for assisted living residences.
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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 22 | 3 | This facility has 633% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (22 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 633% worse |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 12 | 4 | This facility has 200% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 200% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 6.8 | 2 | This facility has 240% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (6.8 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 240% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 67 | 16 | This facility has 319% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (67 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 319% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 37 | 13 | This facility has 185% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (37 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 185% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 24 | 7 | This facility has 243% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 243% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 28 | 10 | This facility has 180% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 180% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The facility’s most recent inspection on October 14, 2025, cited four deficiencies including failure to document resident changes, untrained medication administration by the Executive Director, insufficient staffing, and false claims. Several prior investigations substantiated issues with medication errors, inadequate training, delayed call light responses causing resident injury, and unsafe dementia care practices resulting in a resident’s death and a $15,000 fine. The record shows a worsening trend with repeated deficiencies in staffing, medication management, resident supervision, and documentation.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
11.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sacramento's city center to Golden Pond Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.9 miles to nearest hospital (Sacramento VA Medical Center - VA Northern California Health Care System)
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Golden Pond Retirement Community is located in Sacramento, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Golden Pond Retirement Community |
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.
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. | Sacramento (La Riviera) | 175 | Yes | 38 | 6 | 37
Facility
37
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1304 / 1397 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1147 / 1164 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
11
Rank
#111 / 1365 |
49.1%
Facility
49.1%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1165 / 1289 | Walgenbach, Brian & Gill, Doug | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Village at Heritage Park |
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.
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. | Sacramento (North Sacramento) | 108 | No | 7 | - | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | - |
57.4%
Facility
57.4%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1066 / 1289 | Rav Opco LLC & Alta Senior Living Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Greenhaven Estates |
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.
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. | Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento) | 105 | No | 51 | 5 | 48
Facility
48
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1352 / 1397 | 44
Facility
44
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1163 / 1164 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
11
Rank
#441 / 1365 |
46.7%
Facility
46.7%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1184 / 1289 | Fc Ranger Ops Greenhaven Estates; Tarantino Sr. Lvg | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Regency Place Senior Living |
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.
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. | Sacramento (Valley Hi / North Laguna) | 61 | No | 44 | 4 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#889 / 1397 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1033 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
11
Rank
#946 / 1365 |
75.4%
Facility
75.4%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#686 / 1289 | Regency Place Acquisitions Opco, LLC;Northstar Sr. | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Golden Pond Retirement Community is in the La Riviera neighborhood of Sacramento.
The legal owner and operator of Golden Pond Retirement Community is Walgenbach, Brian & Gill, Doug.
Golden Pond Retirement Community has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Golden Pond Retirement Community's occupancy is 49%.
Ryan Nakao is the administrator of Golden Pond Retirement Community.
Golden Pond Retirement Community has 175 beds.
Golden Pond Retirement Community has had 34 recently reported deficiencies.
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