Golden Age Retirement Home is an assisted living facility located in Millbrae, California. This community specializes in providing supportive living for older adults who require assistance with daily activities but wish to maintain independence in a safe and comfortable setting. Golden Age offers private, spacious bedrooms and maintains a home-like environment.
Assisted living care at Golden Age encompasses a range of medical and personal support services. Caregivers are available at all hours to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, providing some physical assistance when necessary. The facility provides both ambulatory care and incontinence management. Medication management and administration are enhanced through Care Innovations' electronic Medication Administration Record systems, such as Quietcare and Skynet Technology, which promote accurate and timely medication delivery. Licensed nurses are present to oversee residents’ medical needs, including diabetes care and specialized hospice services. Golden Age offers a secured, memory care-only community with added safety features and support for those living with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia, ensuring appropriate supervision and engagement. Environmental features such as secured outdoor walking paths, patios, and gardens are available, encouraging outdoor activity when weather permits. The community’s amenities also include a barber and beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning services, and opportunities to join clubs or social groups adapted to residents’ varying abilities.
Transportation services at Golden Age Retirement Home are available for both medical and non-medical purposes. Complimentary transportation is offered for scheduled outings or appointments, and transportation at cost is available for additional needs. These services allow residents to attend medical appointments, run errands, or engage in off-site activities as required.
Resident and family feedback generally highlights satisfaction with the quality of care provided at Golden Age Retirement Home. The staff is frequently described as attentive and available, working diligently to meet residents’ needs. The facility is consistently recognized for its cleanliness and careful management. While meals may vary in quality, most residents and their families find them satisfactory and understandable given the communal dining environment. Activity programming is noted as somewhat limited, largely due to the physical limitations of residents, but families hope for more social opportunities where possible. Outdoor spaces are frequently used and appreciated. Overall, families and residents report a positive experience and consider the care and services provided at the facility to be a good value.
Costs at this community start at $1,200 and range up to $7,322. The average price in the community is $6,000, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,175. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.