8 state citations (5 serious, 3 minor) across 7 inspections since 2021, with 0 verified complaints. The most significant deficiencies were recorded during the September 2024 annual inspection, when inspectors assessed civil penalties for 1 staff member who had not yet obtained fingerprint clearance and for an unauthorized individual occupying the facility's on-site accessory dwelling unit without background clearance. The October 2025 annual inspection documented physical plant conditions, safety equipment, water temperatures, and resident room furnishings in compliance. A February 2026 complaint investigation examined an allegation that staff locked residents in their rooms at night; inspectors found it unsubstantiated after confirming the bedroom door uses a hook latch openable from both sides and observing a resident demonstrate they could open it independently.
Gold Medal Estates is a 6-bed care home in Claremont run by husband-and-wife team Toni (a registered nurse with 15+ years of healthcare experience) and Eddie (business management background). The facility emphasizes a family-centered environment with yearly celebrations, 24-hour staffing, home-cooked meals, and personal care assistance.
A second location called GM Gardens is also available.
Registered nurse on the ownership team
Co-owner Toni is an RN with over 15 years of healthcare experience. Having clinical expertise at the ownership level — not just staff level — means medical decisions are informed by someone with real training, not just business instincts.
Family-owned with hands-on operators
Toni and Eddie run this together — healthcare expertise plus business management. In a 6-bed home, owner-operators tend to be more present and responsive than facilities where ownership is distant or corporate.
True home-like scale
Six beds means your loved one is one of six, not one of sixty. Caregivers know every resident personally, meals are home-cooked, and the environment feels like someone's house — because it is.
Limited information available
The facility's website is light on specifics about care programs, daily activities, and specialized services. You'll need to call or visit to understand what a typical day looks like and what level of care they can accommodate.
Claremont is at the far eastern edge of LA County
Beautiful college town, but it's about 35 miles from central LA. If family is closer to the Westside or South Bay, the drive for regular visits adds up quickly.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
4010 Garey Ave, Claremont, CA 91711
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