Overview of Golden Times

Enjoy your golden years with the blissful community of Golden Times in West Fargo Drive, Surprise, AZ, which offers assisted living. With its dedication to resident’s well-being, the community delivers the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock. Live a maintenance-free lifestyle with the community taking care of the housekeeping and other daily responsibilities.

Participate in fun-filled activities and engaging programs that promote social connections and an active lifestyle. Delicious and healthy meals are also served for residents to have a delightful dining experience catering to nutritional needs and preferences. The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment for residents to spend their best years happily.

Bed community size
9-bed community Rank #412 / 528Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 412th out of 528 homes in Arizona for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
4 years in operation Rank #383 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 383rd out of 533 homes in Arizona for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: 27 / 100 Rank #517 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 517th out of 819 homes in Arizona for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Home
StatusActive
IssuanceMarch 6, 2022
ExpirationJune 2, 2026 Expired
License NumberAL12268H
QualificationHealth Care

Ownership & Operating Entity

Golden Times LLC is administered by Glyn R Morse.

OwnerGolden Times, LLC

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMelchita Yurtola (per state records, record updated May 2026)

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Inspection History

In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.

We don't publish a score for assisted living residences with fewer than three inspections on record. This would unfairly reward providers with limited inspection history or those that have not been operating long enough to be cited.

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Not enough inspection history to generate a score.

Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 82/100

Inspection score not available. Not enough inspection history to score against the Arizona benchmark.

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

Overall vs. AZ average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (11% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Enforcement actions Info Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management. 10.9 This facility has 11% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (1 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 11% worse

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

This FacilityAZ Averagevs. AZ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 25 This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

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

  • May 24, 2023 inspection found 11 deficiencies including failures in staff training, personnel records, residency agreements, service plans, and disaster plan documentation.
  • Deficiencies included missing documentation of awake nighttime caregiver, incomplete resident acceptance criteria, and lack of notification to the Department of manager changes.
  • No complaints were substantiated, but the facility showed widespread noncompliance with regulatory requirements across multiple operational areas.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Exercise Programs

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Places of interest near Golden Times LLC

Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Surprise's city center to Golden Times LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.

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A+Dominika Zajac2
Golden Times LLC
AL
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9
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AZ AVG 54
Rank #412 / 528
No
27
Facility 27
AZ AVG 37
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Fellowship Square Surprise
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47
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arizona

Golden Times LLC is located in Surprise, Arizona.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arizona.

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Arizona Long Term Care System

ALTCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AZ

Covers tribal members; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Nursing home care Medical services Transportation (10 trips/month)

Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+
General Arizona resident, at risk of institutionalization.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $10,000 individual
AZ

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Adult day care (~$60/day)

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AZ WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Arizona resident, own/rent home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.
AZ

High demand in rural desert areas; limited annual funds.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000/year savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AZ Section 202

Age 62+
General Arizona resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,645/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AZ

Limited units; high demand in metro areas like Phoenix.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Arizona CARES Program

AZ CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Arizona 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.
AZ

Focus on rural access; complements ALTCS respite.

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

AZ DES Non-Medical Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

AZ DES Non-Medical HCBS

Age 60+ or disabled
General Arizona resident, need assistance with daily activities, not eligible for Medicaid/ALTCS.
Income Limits Above Medicaid threshold but low-income ~$1,500-$2,500/month, varies by region
Asset Limits Not specified; income-driven eligibility.
AZ

Targets those ineligible for ALTCS; prioritizes rural and tribal areas.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Personal care (limited hours) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Times LLC

Is Golden Times LLC in a walkable area?

Golden Times LLC has a walk score of 27. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Golden Times LLC?

According to AZ state health department records, Golden Times LLC's license number is AL12268H.

When does Golden Times LLC's license expire?

According to AZ state health department records, Golden Times LLC's license expires on June 2, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Golden Times LLC?

No, Golden Times LLC has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Golden Times LLC?

Glyn R Morse is the administrator of Golden Times LLC.

How many beds does Golden Times LLC have?

Golden Times LLC has 9 beds.

Are there photos of Golden Times LLC?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Golden Times LLC in the photo gallery on this page.

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