Golden Life Manor IV in Long Beach, CA

Golden Life Manor IV is an assisted living community in Long Beach, CA.

Information last verified:

5809 East Marita Street, Long Beach, CA 90815

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 105 reviews
5 stars
74
4 stars
24
3 stars
3
2 stars
0
1 stars
4

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Overall Review of Golden Life Manor IV

differentiator 12 reviews mention this

Security and safety stand out

Residents repeatedly mention security measures, including gated access and 24-hour supervision.

A large share of reviews emphasize that the community feels secure, with guards on site and gated or guarded entry. Families and visitors describe the benefit of having a guard station and patrols, especially when visiting residents. The care-services listing also includes 24-hour supervision, which aligns with the overall emphasis residents place on constant oversight.

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Clean, well-kept grounds

Residents describe the community as clean, organized, and well maintained.

Multiple reviews say the buildings and grounds look clean and are well kept, including recreation areas and pools. One reviewer also recalls an earlier stay where cleanliness and a return of a deposit were specifically contrasted with a later experience. Another review notes the property has been recently renovated and refreshed, reinforcing what others describe as ongoing upkeep.

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Amenities and activities on-site

The community offers several on-site spaces and scheduled activities.

Reviews highlight features like a pool and hot tub, fitness and recreation spaces, and community areas for gathering. Several residents also mention community-sponsored or scheduled daily activities, along with room for events and social time. The amenities list supports this broader setup by including things like a dining room, garden/outdoor space, and Wi‑Fi for staying connected.

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Care support with daily help

The community provides assistance with daily activities and care coordination.

While most feedback focuses on the living environment, the care-services details describe help with activities of daily living and support such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Those same care services also include meal preparation and medication management, plus coordination with health care providers. This matches how residents frame the community as a place built for seniors who may need practical support day to day.

caveat 1 reviews mention this

No AC in units

One reviewer warns that units do not have AC.

One review says there is no air conditioning in the units, only in the halls, and that residents may need to arrange portable AC at their own expense. That concern also comes with a broader expectation that the facility could do more for elder comfort. This is the clearest physical-comfort issue raised in the reviews.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Rules, visitors, and deposit friction

Some reviews describe strict policies affecting visitors and move-out costs.

A few reviews mention strictness around rules and visitors, including a situation where time with a resident was restricted. Separate feedback criticizes inspections and deductions related to a security deposit, including charges for items the reviewer felt should have been covered. Another review also complains about office staff behavior toward seniors, which adds to the theme that not everyone experiences the same level of respect when policies are enforced.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (3 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (3 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (16 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (16 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (20 miles away) Los Angeles International (20 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • VA Long Beach Healthcare System (1 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital Westminster (7.4 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital (8.9 miles)
  • Department of State Hospitals (9.7 miles)
  • Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (9.8 miles)
  • PIH Health Hospital (9.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (2.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.7 miles)
  • Ballast Point Long Beach (3.1 miles)
  • Falcon (3.5 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.2 miles)
  • Yard House (4.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Long Beach Airport (LGB) (2.4 miles)
  • Komar Aviation Group (2.9 miles)
  • Metro - Willow Street Station (4.2 miles)
  • Port Of Long Beach (5.4 miles)
  • Metro La Mirada & Alondra Bus Stop (9.7 miles)

Parks

  • Rossmoor Park (2.5 miles)
  • Bluff Park (2.8 miles)
  • Bixby Park (3.3 miles)
  • Rainbow Lagoon Park (4.4 miles)
  • Shoreline Aquatic Park (4.7 miles)
  • Cerritos Regional County Park (5.3 miles)
  • Shadow Park Hoa (5.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Saint Hedwig Catholic Church (2.8 miles)
  • Cottonwood Church (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Bopomofo Cafe (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Dostzada, Ghulam Dr - Los Alamitos Cardiovascular (4.6 miles)
  • Paramount Physicians (6.9 miles)
  • Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (10 miles)

Theaters

  • Harkins Theatres Cerritos 16 (5.1 miles)
  • Century Huntington Beach And Xd (8.3 miles)
  • AMC Norwalk 2 (8.9 miles)

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