Shayna “PeppersMama” Williams
Jun 2026
This is a nice facility with good community. Great location. Lots of handrails and love the building layouts.
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Total units
- 46
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 68
- Inspections
- View history (78 citations)
- Licensed operator
- Del Oro Alf LLC
- Short-term stays
- Offers respite care for caregiver relief or hospital transitions
- Care continuum
- Independent living, assisted living, and memory care on one campus
- Age requirement
- Minimum age of 55 to move in
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Most reviewers describe Gold Country Senior Living as a warm, welcoming community with helpful staff and an easy move-in process, and several note the handrails and layout make it comfortable for residents with mobility needs. However, one detailed review raised serious concerns about food quality, a lengthy elevator shutdown affecting upper-floor residents, and a recent ownership change, painting a very different picture from the other reviews.
The Good
- Staff described as warm and welcoming
- Handrails and layout suited to mobility needs
- Easy, low-pressure move-in process
- Comfortable apartments that feel like home
- Daily social activities and chef-prepared meals
- Pet-friendly apartments
The Bad
- One report of poor food quality, called frozen and reheated
- One report of a seven-week elevator shutdown stranding upper-floor residents
- One report cited an ownership change bringing management concerns
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Gold Country Senior Living is a senior living community in Placerville, California offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 51 reviews.
About Gold Country Senior Living
Gold Country Senior Living is an assisted living community in Placerville, California, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care options for seniors ages 55 and older. The community provides maintenance-free living with tailored care plans designed to support residents' unique needs while promoting independence and quality of life.
The community features thoughtfully designed senior apartments available in studio and one-bedroom floor plans, with modern amenities and natural lighting. Residents have access to chef-prepared meals served in an elegant dining room, scenic gardens, and well-maintained common areas designed to encourage both socialization and privacy as needed.
Gold Country Senior Living maintains a robust daily social calendar with organized activities including exercise classes, art classes, and regular planned outings. The community emphasizes engagement and social connection, with programs tailored to residents' abilities and interests. Meals and activity times are designed to facilitate interaction among residents, staff, and family members.
The assisted living program offers customized care plans developed in collaboration with residents and their families, providing support with medications and daily activities while allowing residents to maintain independence and choice in their lifestyle. Memory care services include individualized apartment layouts that encourage socialization while providing privacy as needed, with activities and nutrition tailored to residents' specific requirements.
For families seeking temporary solutions, the community offers respite care programs for short-term needs, whether due to caregiver relief or hospital transition assistance. The respite care program allows families to experience the community firsthand before making long-term commitments. The community is pet-friendly and welcomes residents' companions.
Types of Care at Gold Country Senior Living
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Multiple Floor Plans
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- Outdoor Patio
Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Gold Country Senior Living
4.3overall · 51 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (51)
Janet Medeiros
Jun 2026
My daughters and I decided to look at places for me that were in and around Placerville. We had a few on our list and decided to look at Gold Country first. One of their staff took us and showed us all around the beautiful grounds and then the dinning area and lots of other areas, library, socializing rooms and then the apartments. They emphasize independent adult living, and they want you to feel like your apartment is your home. There was in no pressure. I had a lot of questions that were answered by telephone. We never made to the rest on our list as we decided this was perfect for me. Moving in, when I was ready, was as easy a signing a few papers and paying my deposit. I was handed the key so I could move in right away.
Joy Hughlett
May 2026
I stepped back in time. My Mother lived there in the 80's and loved Gold Country so much. I am looking for a home and went to GC and still amazing.... everything has changed to a beautiful update and staff is still amazing. If you are looking for an adult community where everyone goes above and beyond, then you will love Gould Country. Thank you Flora for the wonderful tour.
Carol Harrison
Jan 2026
This is a very friendly and welcoming community. My apartment is comfortable and already feels like home. I enjoy having three meals a day that I don't have to prepare and I'm looking forward to participating in the social activities. I'm very happy that I moved here.
michelle g
Jul 2025
The food is horrible as you can see in the pic . Frozen food heated up and god knows what that dessert is ! I yelped them and they deleted my yelp figures ! There shutting their elevators down for seven weeks and telling the elderly to stay in their apartment and we will bring them food. This is a disaster just waiting to happen. They don’t care the elderly on the second and third floor are going to probably have anxiety attacks and try to go down the stairs by themselves and they are mostly have walkers or wheelchairs. Management doesn’t care they’re not setting up anything for people to go downstairs to the dining hall or to sit out and enjoy the weather. They’re very unprofessional and they don’t care. My mom has been there for two years and they sold it back in March to accompany in San Diego that has major lawsuits against them. It’s a shame because it’s in a great area. Please don’t move your mom or dad in here
Government Inspection History
9 inspection visits in the last three years, 78 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Sep 10, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 1, 2025
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 30, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 30, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 15, 2025
Sep 26, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard22 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024
Sep 10, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 19, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 11, 2024
Feb 7, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 17, 2024
Jan 2, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Nov 21, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 28, 2023
Aug 25, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard33 citations
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 6, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Gold Country Senior Living offer?
Gold Country Senior Living offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.
Where is Gold Country Senior Living located?
Gold Country Senior Living is located at 4301 Golden Center Drive in Placerville, California.
What do families say about Gold Country Senior Living?
Most reviewers describe Gold Country Senior Living as a warm, welcoming community with helpful staff and an easy move-in process, and several note the handrails and layout make it comfortable for residents with mobility needs. However, one detailed review raised serious concerns about food quality, a lengthy elevator shutdown affecting upper-floor residents, and a recent ownership change, painting a very different picture from the other reviews.
How did Gold Country Senior Living do on recent health and safety inspections?
Gold Country Senior Living had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 78 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Gold Country Senior Living?
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Gold Country Senior Living and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
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