Vibrant Senior Living for Those in Need
Located in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, The Golden Inn & Village is a safe haven for low-income seniors who now have a place to call home.
Complete with a community center, The Golden Inn & Village consists of one-bedroom and studio apartments that are specially designed for an aging population.
Not Your Typical Old Folks’ Home
Recognizing that our elders have changing needs, fixed incomes, and may even outlive their savings and investments, the Golden Inn & Village is an innovation in maximizing community engagement and resources for the health, safety and dignity of our seniors.
We believe in positivity that elevates independence and lifts spirits.
We are Different
The Golden Inn & Village is designed to nurture a neighborhood or extended family-like environment. It takes the mixed-use campus model of affordable housing to a new level:
Independent living in affordable housing, affordable employee/family housing, community center, and gardens. Affordable staff housing and supportive services are not typically included in senior care facilities, but we feel that this is a crucial element to ensuring that seniors will have access to appropriate services and the caring providers they need and deserve.
And, the residents don’t pay a single penny! All are provided through the support of The Rona Barrett Foundation.
Seniors in Need & the People Who Care About Them
The Golden Inn & Village was conceived specifically to address the needs of our senior loved ones, parents, friends, neighbors, and especially orphaned seniors – those who have no one left to care for them. At Golden Inn & Village, we are a family committed to taking care of our own.
Neighbors and caregivers at The Golden Inn & Village become surrogate family. Seniors, friends, and family all find peace of mind. The whole Tri-Counties community benefits with a vibrant, model setting in our midst, where seniors and everyone around them thrive.
A Lovely Place to Live – and Play
Independent living units for low-income seniors
Senior community center
Supportive services coordinated with multiple partners
Community center (with extended hours for family visits and caregiver respite)
Small shops (barber, beauty shop, and other services), staff offices, gardens, and walking paths
The Neighborhood
The 7.3 acre-plus parcel for the Golden Inn & Village is located on the southeast corner of Refugio Road and Highway 246 in Santa Ynez, California. It sits across the street from the YMCA (which offers senior programs), diagonally from the local high school and a public transportation stop. Also located nearby are a grocery market, restaurants, and churches. The Santa Ynez Cottage Hospital is located a little more than a mile away.
Programs
It was never enough just to place a roof over people’s heads. That’s why The Rona Barrett Foundation created and provides a host of health-centric services and socially-engaged activities and programs for the senior residents of The Golden Inn & Village. Overseen by a Director of Wellness Programs and Services and Events, the offerings include:
Meal/Nutrition Program
Medical Screenings
Fitness Classes
Holistic Wellness Program
Computer Labs
Arts and Crafts
Game/Movie Nights
Guest Speakers and Lectures
Musical Performance
Field Trips
Gardening
And, so much more…
With increased demand and limited resources, your generosity can make a powerful impact on the lives of seniors who need it most.
If you would like to learn about how to get involved and the many ways you can help this non-profit organization, call (805) 688-8887 or email info@ronabarrettfoundation.org.
The Rona Barrett Foundation Tax Id 77-0555412
