Golden Years Assisted Living Community

118 High St, Westerly, RI 02891

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Golden Years Assisted Living Community appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The city-wide average for Westerly sits at 88, putting Golden Years Assisted Living Community on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the dining area.

4-502.12

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (vegetables) in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Milk, apple juice and orange juice was observed held at 44-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.

3-501.16(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: A paper towel dispenser was observed installed above the rinse sink. A sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink may not be provided with the handwashing aids.

6-301.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Inspector observed missing ceiling tiles in the dry storage area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Per interview with PIC, ceiling tiles are in process of being replaced.

6-501.11

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. A new sanitizing solution was mixed during time of inspection.

7-204.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen.

4-302.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Years Assisted Living Community last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Years Assisted Living Community on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Golden Years Assisted Living Community compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Golden Years Assisted Living Community most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Golden Years Assisted Living Community's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Years Assisted Living Community have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Golden Years Assisted Living Community means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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