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Gold Country Health Center
4301 Golden Center Drive, Placerville, CA 95667
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Gold Country Health Center, in Placerville, California, is certified for 68 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Cypress Healthcare Group chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 51 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 13, 24 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 75.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $15K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 46.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | El Dorado Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 51 | 51 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 75.0 | 53.5 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.2% | 46.2% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,886 | $9,252 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Sep 2025, 26 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×27 E ×19 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 10 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Sep 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 11 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Mar 2024 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Jan 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2023 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 25 Aug 2023 | F0887 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2023 | Fine | $7,443 | |
| 25 Aug 2023 | Fine | $7,443 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.2%, RNs 25.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.7% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.3% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Del Oro Llc. Chain: Cypress Healthcare Group (13 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in El Dorado County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Hospital D/P SNF | South Lake Tahoe | 48 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 37.5 | $9K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Western Slope Health Center | Placerville | 99 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 31.3 | $8K | 17 Jun 2026 |
| The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center | Placerville | 99 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 53.5 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
All 4 facilities in El Dorado County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Gold Country Health Center been cited for?
51 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Gold Country Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $15K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Gold Country Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Gold Country Health Center?
It is part of the Cypress Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Gold Country Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.