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Golden Empire
121 Dorsey Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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.
Golden Empire, in Grass Valley, California, is certified for 148 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
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 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 9, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 20.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 40.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nevada Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 25 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.3 | 26.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.4% | 40.9% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 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: 22 Aug 2025, 1 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: D ×18 E ×11 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 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 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 9 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.4%, RNs 16.7%; 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 | 11.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.1% | 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.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinite Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/14/2018 |
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 Nevada County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF | Truckee | 37 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 21.6 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Crystal Ridge Care Center | Grass Valley | 99 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 45 | 45.5 | — | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Wolf Creek Care Center | Grass Valley | 59 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 42.4 | — | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Grass Valley Healthcare Center | Grass Valley | 86 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 26.7 | — | 30 Dec 2025 |
All 5 facilities in Nevada County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Golden Empire been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Golden Empire been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Golden Empire compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Golden Empire?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Infinite Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Golden Empire last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Aug 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.