Golden Hill Post Acute in San Diego, CA

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Golden Hill Post Acute in San Diego, CA

Golden Hill Post Acute is a nursing home community in San Diego, CA.

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1201 34th Street, San Diego, CA 92102

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

4.1 from 117 reviews
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Overall Review of Golden Hill Post Acute

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff support is a mixed bag

Residents describe staff who can be very attentive, but call response and follow-through vary.

Many reviewers say staff members are kind, respectful, and helpful, and several describe feeling safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Others report long waits for help, unhelpful communication, or that patients were left in need for extended periods. Taken together, the reviews show a caregiving experience that depends heavily on responsiveness and day-to-day execution, not just overall attitude.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Call response and supervision concerns

Some residents and families report long call-light response times.

Several negative reviews describe call buttons going unanswered for long stretches, including reports of waits that lasted hours. A few reviews also connect delayed response to hygiene and mobility needs, saying residents were left in soiled clothing or without timely help. Even amid positive comments, these recurring accounts raise concerns about supervision consistency.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food quality is inconsistent

Dining experiences vary, with some families describing issues with temperature and portions.

Some reviewers speak positively about food, while others describe meals arriving cold or inconsistently. A few comments also raise concerns about portioning and whether special dietary needs were followed. Because residents mention both satisfaction and problems, dining appears to be uneven across stays.

common 7 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and renovation

Multiple reviews describe a clean, recently refreshed environment.

Several reviewers describe the building as clean, organized, and welcoming, and some specifically reference renovation or a remodeled look. In the more negative reviews, a smaller number call the facility gross or describe unpleasant conditions. Overall, cleanliness is a noticeable point for reviewers, with more positive than negative mentions.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Diego International-Lindbergh (4 miles away) San Diego International-Lindbergh (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • 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
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego (1.6 miles)
  • UC San Diego Medical Center (3.7 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center/Kaiser Foundation Hospital (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • Balboa Park (1.9 miles)
  • Quartyard Dog Park (2 miles)
  • Balboa Park South Loop (2.3 miles)
  • Embarcadero Marina Park South (2.7 miles)
  • Pantoja Park (2.7 miles)
  • Waterfront Park (3 miles)
  • Centennial Park (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Half Door Brewing Company (2.1 miles)
  • Bub's at the Ballpark (2.3 miles)
  • Barleymash (2.4 miles)
  • Sevilla Nightclub of San Diego (2.4 miles)
  • Tin Fish Gaslamp (2.4 miles)
  • La Puerta (2.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • NEX Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Copa Vida (2.2 miles)
  • Ghirardelli Ice Cream And Chocolate Shop (2.3 miles)
  • Communal Coffee (2.4 miles)
  • Tabac Specialty Coffee & Cigars (2.5 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Gaslamp Quarter Trolley Station (2.4 miles)
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot (2.9 miles)
  • Firefly Car Rental (3.7 miles)
  • 24th Street Trolley Station (3.9 miles)
  • Fashion Valley Trolley Station and Transit Center (4.3 miles)
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) (4.6 miles)
  • Terminal 2 (4.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Internal Medicine Associates (2.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Vandever Medical Offices (4.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Mission Valley 2 (3.8 miles)
  • AMC Fashion Valley 18 (4.3 miles)

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