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Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Escondido, CA
Exterior view of Golden Sunset Villa with patio and garden Bright common area in a senior living facility with seating Bright kitchen area with modern appliances Well-lit bathroom with modern fixtures and accessible features

Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Escondido, CA
1995 Sunset Dr, Escondido, CA 92025 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living

Golden Sunset Villa offers a truly unparalleled senior living experience for individuals aged 60 and above. What sets this community apart is the extensive experience of its owners in the pharmaceutical industry, bringing a deep understanding of healthcare and a commitment to providing the best possible care for seniors. With a focus on overall health and well-being, residents can enjoy a safe and charming environment that prioritizes their needs.

From personalized care assistance to medication management and coordination of medical care, every aspect of health and wellness is carefully attended to. The community also provides health screenings, transportation services, and an array of engaging activities to promote social interaction and a sense of belonging. Daily housekeeping and laundry service ensure that residents can focus on enjoying their golden years without the worry of household chores. The home’s open floor plan encourages a sense of togetherness, while the meticulously planned social activity programs create opportunities for shared experiences and joyful moments. Located in the beautiful city of Escondido, California, Golden Sunset Villa offers the perfect home for seniors looking to embrace the next chapter of their lives.

Facility Direct Line (858) 397-8381
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
4
Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1318 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1318th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
Years in operation
3 years in operation Rank #1236 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1236th out of 1,505 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 71 / 100 Rank #701 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 701st out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #998 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 998th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
4 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceOctober 17, 2022
CountySan Diego
License Number371881362

Ownership & Operating Entity

Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living is legally operated by Golden Sunset Villa, LLC, and administered by Mark Lu.

Room costs

Private Room $6,000 per month

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsAudible alarms are used on all exit doors.

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

english tagalog

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Nursing Services

Staffing(Specialized Dementia)

Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Daytime: 2
Specialized Dementia Caregiving Staff - Nighttime: 1
Specialized Dementia Live-in Staff
Specialized Dementia Separate Housekeeping Staff

Facility Details(Specialized Dementia)

Admission Fee: $500

Other On-site Services(Specialized Dementia)

Religious Services
Beautician
Manicurist
Mobile Physician

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age60
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
ActivitiesPlanned social activity programs including music, karaoke, games, exercise, arts and crafts, and special events
Specific Programsassistance with toileting, physical fitness walks, planned social activity programs

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 0 citations 5 total visits 0 complaint visits 2 official inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 96 out of 100. Letter grade A. 15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 010 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better
Standout metricNo citations on file since 2022 — the California average is 10.

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 516 This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #1 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 37 This facility has had 57% fewer other visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 24 This facility has had 50% fewer official inspections than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

Managed by Mark Lu

Administrator

Over 10 years of experience

Mark Lu brings many years of experience from the pharmaceutical industry and over 10 years as an Administrator. He co-owns and personally administers Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living alongside his wife, ensuring expert care and a secure environment for residents. Mark is dedicated to upholding residents' dignity and independence in this healthcare professional owned and operated community.

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Address 2.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Escondido's city center to Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.43 miles to nearest hospital (Palomar Medical Center Escondido)

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Cypress Court
AL
IL
Escondido (Central Escondido)
293
Facility 293
CA AVG 103
Rank #62 / 1,645
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 59
Rank #673 / 2,057
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #462 / 1,474
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #128 / 1,505
 51.2% -Krc Escondido, LP And Northstar Senior Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Redwood Terrace
AL
NH
IL
MC
Escondido (East Canyon)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 103
Rank #134 / 1,645
Yes-
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #562 / 1,474
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #128 / 1,505
 77.6% ---
Redwood Terrace
AL
RESC
Escondido (Central Escondido)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 103
Rank #134 / 1,645
No 69
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #124 / 1,474
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,505
 77.6% -Humangood And Humangood Socal1 Bed / 2 Bed
Escondido Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Escondido (Midway)
143
Facility 143
CA AVG 103
Rank #405 / 1,645
Yes
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 59
Rank #337 / 2,057
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 81
Rank #937 / 1,474
25
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #565 / 1,505
 75.5% A+Pacifica North Cnty & Pac N Cnty And North County MgrStudio / 1 Bed
Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living
AL
MC
RESC
Escondido (Kit Carson)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 59
Rank #701 / 2,057
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1,474
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,236 / 1,505
 66.7% -Golden Sunset Villa, LLC-
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living is located in Escondido, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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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).
CA

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
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living

What neighborhood is Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living in?

Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living is in the Kit Carson neighborhood of Escondido.

Who is the owner of Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living?

Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living is legally operated by Golden Sunset Villa, LLC, and administered by Mark Lu.

Is Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living in a walkable area?

Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living?

According to CA state health department records, Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living's license number is 371881362.

What is the occupancy rate at Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living?

Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living's occupancy is 67%.

How long has Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living been in business?

Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living?

No, Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

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