Residential care
Golden Age
Residential care in Modesto, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 3521 EFFINGHAM LANE |
| City | Modesto |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 95357 |
| County | STANISLAUS |
| Phone | (209) 491-0674 |
| License number | 507001187 |
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 8/23/1999 |
| Licensee | PLACINTAR, MARINELA |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. |
Golden Age I in Modesto is a small, licensed six-bed residential care home at 3521 Effingham Lane, part of Golden Age Home Care. The home offers private and semi-private rooms with 24-hour supervision, daily showers, incontinence help, housekeeping and laundry, and three homemade meals plus snacks each day. Staff provide diabetic management help and rides to medical appointments, and residents can join daily activities. People with Alzheimer's and dementia are welcomed with specialized care and support.
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
Other residential care in STANISLAUS County
- Angel's Caring Hand — Modesto
- Arcadia Care Home — Modesto
- Bethel Assisted Living — Modesto
Common questions about Golden Age
Where is Golden Age located?
Golden Age is at 3521 EFFINGHAM LANE, Modesto, California 95357.
What care and services does Golden Age offer?
Golden Age offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Golden Age?
Call Golden Age at (209) 491-0674.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.