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Golden Heights Healthcare
35 Escuela Drive, Daly City, CA 94015
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.
Certified for 102 beds, Golden Heights Healthcare serves Daly City in San Mateo County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1968.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 46 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 19, 22 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 45.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 35.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | San Mateo Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 46 | 43 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 45.1 | 32.8 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.5% | 34.1% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 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: 26 Mar 2025, 24 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: D ×31 E ×11 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Aug 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 7 Apr 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Apr 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 23 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Feb 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Feb 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Apr 2024 |
| 1 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2023 |
| 8 Aug 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Jul 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 | 28 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 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 | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | 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 | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 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 | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | 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 | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 24 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | 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 | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | 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 | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2020 |
| 22 Nov 2019 | 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 | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2020 |
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 35.5%, RNs 14.3%; 2 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 | 17.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.2% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Golden Heights Operations Llc. Chain: Golden Snf Operations (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden SNF Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/08/2021 |
| Ch Golden Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 25% | 04/08/2021 |
| Cw Golden Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 25% | 04/08/2021 |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2023 |
| Golden SNF Consulting LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2021 |
| Golden SNF Opco Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2021 |
| Veritas Health Solutions LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2021 |
| Ch Golden Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2021 |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2025 |
| Golden SNF Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2025 |
| Golden SNF Opco Manager LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2025 |
| Veritas Health Solutions LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2025 |
| Wc - Daly City LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2025 |
| Witzcorp LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2021 |
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 San Mateo County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Healthcare Center | Belmont | 74 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 28.4 | — | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Brookside Skilled Nursing Hospital | San Mateo | 96 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 22.9 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center | Redwood City | 38 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 73.7 | — | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Linda Mar Care Center | Pacifica | 59 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 28.8 | — | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Pacifica Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Pacifica | 68 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8.8 | — | 22 Nov 2024 |
| The Sequoias | Portola Valley | 43 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20 | 46.5 | $13K | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Atherton Park Post-Acute | Menlo Park | 160 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 30.6 | — | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Peninsula Post-Acute | Burlingame | 62 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 69.4 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
All 14 facilities in San Mateo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Golden Heights Healthcare been cited for?
46 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 Heights Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Golden Heights Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Golden Heights Healthcare?
It is part of the Golden Snf Operations chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Golden SNF Operations Holdings LLC, Ch Golden Holdings LLC and Cw Golden Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Golden Heights Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Mar 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.