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Golden Pond Retirement Community in Sacramento, CA

Golden Pond Retirement Community is an assisted living and memory care community in Sacramento, CA.

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Golden Pond Retirement Community in Sacramento, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a neutral-toned sofa, colorful cushions, and natural light streaming through large windows.
  • Outdoors

    A group of elderly people smiling and enjoying time outdoors.
  • Decor

    A well-decorated lobby with elegant seating and large windows.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with carpeted flooring, featuring a table and mirror, adjacent to a kitchen and balcony.
  • Building

    Entrance of a facility with the sign 'Your Neighborhood Extended Family'.
  • Architecture

    The front entrance of a building labeled 'Your Neighborhood Extended Family'.
  • Bedroom

    A 3D rendered floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment showcasing the layout of the living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.
  • Trees

    A sunny day at an apartment complex with a well-maintained lawn and lush green trees.
  • Dining

    Cozy indoor restaurant with a brick entrance and decorative wine barrel.
  • Landscaping

    A sunny outdoor landscape featuring lush green grass, trees, and a building.
  • Kitchen

    Cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets and a small dining area.
  • Lighting

    A cozy indoor bar setup with a wooden counter and high chairs.
  • Garden

    A cozy gazebo with comfortable seating surrounded by a garden of vibrant flowers.
  • Floor Plan

    A 2-bedroom apartment floor plan featuring a living room, kitchen, and bathroom.

3415 Mayhew Road, Sacramento, CA 95827

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

4.5 from 129 reviews
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Golden Pond Retirement Community Costs & Pricing

Golden Pond Retirement Community offers competitive pricing for its residents compared to both Sacramento County and the broader California market. For a studio unit, residents pay $3,800 per month, which is slightly below the county average of $3,865 and considerably less than the state average of $4,145. One-bedroom apartments at Golden Pond are priced at $4,050, remaining in line with Sacramento County's rate of $3,758 but slightly higher than the state average of $4,340. The two-bedroom option is available for $4,660, where it surpasses the county's average of $4,303 but still provides value against California's higher statewide figure of $5,270. However, semi-private rooms reflect a stark contrast with a monthly cost of $5,790 - significantly higher than both Sacramento County's average ($3,106) and the state average ($3,333). Overall, Golden Pond Retirement Community presents a blend of affordability and quality care that can be appealing to potential residents seeking options within varying budgets.

Floor plansGolden Pond Retirement CommunitySacramento CountyCalifornia
Studio$3,800$3,865$4,145
1 Bedroom$4,050$3,758$4,340
2 Bedrooms$4,660$4,303$5,270
Semi-Private$5,790$3,106$3,333

Overall Review of Golden Pond Retirement Community

common 36 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently attentive

Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, supportive staff.

Across the reviews, families describe staff who are warm, responsive, and patient, including front desk and aides. Multiple reviewers say communication is steady and that staff help residents stay engaged and comfortable. A few residents and visitors also mention feeling safe and well looked after during visits and transitions into the community.

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Activities keep residents involved

Reviews frequently mention a steady stream of activities and outings.

Many reviewers highlight daily engagement, from planned events and live entertainment to community-sponsored outings. Several families say their loved ones have something to do and that the activities help with settling in. The community also offers a broad activities calendar, including fitness classes and devotional activities on-site, which aligns with how residents describe staying busy.

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Dining earns strong mentions

Residents and visitors often praise the meals and dining experience.

Food comes up often, with reviewers describing the dining as fresh, varied, and enjoyable, and noting that meals are generally well received. Several reviews also mention room service or that residents can rely on provided meals rather than cooking. The community provides restaurant-style dining and diet options in multiple categories, which matches how residents describe food quality and variety.

  • Cozy indoor restaurant with a brick entrance and decorative wine barrel.
  • A vibrant fruit platter featuring an assortment of berries and sliced fruits at a buffet.
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Care and transitions get support

Families describe smooth moves and dependable support during care changes.

Some reviewers focus on the transition process, saying staff helped make moving in easier and kept families informed. Others describe continuity of care when needs changed, including skilled nursing and returning home. The community offers care services such as assistance with daily living, medication management, and meal preparation and service, which fits the way families describe day-to-day support.

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Memory care staffing raises concerns

A couple of reviews mention staffing limitations in memory care.

While other reviews describe memory care as kind and supportive, at least one visitor specifically questions whether staffing levels are sufficient for patient safety and wellbeing. Another reviewer says activities and programming may not match a resident’s age and abilities, pointing to the need to better align care plans with individuals. These concerns appear alongside the community’s memory care programming and special dietary support, suggesting the overall experience may vary by unit and timing.

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Features

Housing

  • 175 resident community capacity 175 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Religious/meditation center Religious/meditation center
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sacramento International (16 miles away) Sacramento International (16 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Sacramento, California offers a variety of amenities and services that may be appealing to seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable living environment. From a range of dining options including fast food restaurants like McDonald's and Jack In The Box to cafes such as Starbucks and Dutch Bros Coffee, there is no shortage of places to enjoy a meal or coffee with friends. Additionally, there are several pharmacies nearby like Rite Aid and Walgreens, ensuring easy access to medication and healthcare needs. For outdoor recreation, there are several parks like Glenbrook Park and William B Pond Recreation Area nearby for seniors to enjoy nature and stay active. In terms of healthcare, there are hospitals like Sacramento VA Medical Center and Sutter Center for Psychiatry in close proximity, providing accessible medical care. Furthermore, there are reputable physicians' offices such as Griffin & Reed Eye Care and Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento for specialized medical services. Overall, this area offers a convenient and welcoming environment for seniors looking to settle down in Sacramento.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Adalberto's Mexican Food (0.7 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (1 miles)
  • Jack's Urban Eats (3.3 miles)
  • Gordito Burrito - La Riviera (3.4 miles)
  • Denny's (3.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.8 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (4.3 miles)
  • KP International Market (4.4 miles)
  • Tupelo Coffee House (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters (5.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Save Mart Supermarkets (1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • Raley's Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.3 miles)
  • Save Mart Supermarkets (3.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Glenbrook Park (2.4 miles)
  • William B Pond Recreation Area (2.5 miles)
  • Oak Meadow Park (2.7 miles)
  • Ancil Hoffman Park (4.3 miles)
  • Effie Yeaw Nature Center (4.6 miles)
  • Mission North Park (4.8 miles)
  • Carmichael Park (5.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sacramento VA Medical Center (2.8 miles)
  • Sutter Center for Psychiatry (3.7 miles)
  • Walnut Whitney (5 miles)
  • Greater Sacramento Surgery Center (5.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Griffin & Reed Eye Care (3.3 miles)
  • Joseph R Coscia (3.6 miles)
  • Diagnostic Radiological Imaging (3.6 miles)
  • UC Davis Medical Group - Rancho Cordova (3.9 miles)
  • Sacramento Heart & Vascular Medical Associates (3.9 miles)
  • Alocozy, M Nadir MD: M Nadir Alocozy, MD (4 miles)
  • Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Country Club Cinema (4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Slavic SDA Church (4.2 miles)

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