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GOLDEN EMPIRE is a for profit - limited liability company facility in GRASS VALLEY, CA with 148 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 27 deficiency records on file.

121 DORSEY DRIVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945

Phone: 5302731316

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
056391
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
148
Residents
138
In Hospital
No
County
Nevada
Last Inspection
Aug 22, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.40 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.10
CNA Hours
2.29
Total Nursing Hours
3.79 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.04
Nursing Turnover
43.7%
RN Turnover
17.6%

What the CMS Record Reveals About GOLDEN EMPIRE

GOLDEN EMPIRE operates 148 certified beds in GRASS VALLEY, CA with approximately 138 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 27 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.79 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.40 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, GOLDEN EMPIRE falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 43.7%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (27 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 10, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0925

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0868

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0849

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0637

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 22, 2025 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 12, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 31, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 13, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 9, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 19, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 11, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 18, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 11, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 18, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 11, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 18, 2025 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 11, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 3, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 3, 2024 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Dec 1, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 6, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 1, 2023 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 3, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 1, 2023 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 1, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 14.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 6.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 32.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 91.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 96.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 22.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 29.2% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for GOLDEN EMPIRE?
GOLDEN EMPIRE has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at GOLDEN EMPIRE?
GOLDEN EMPIRE reports 3.79 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.40 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 43.7%.
How many beds does GOLDEN EMPIRE have?
GOLDEN EMPIRE has 148 certified beds with approximately 138 residents. The facility is located at 121 DORSEY DRIVE, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945.
Does GOLDEN EMPIRE have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, GOLDEN EMPIRE has 27 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has GOLDEN EMPIRE received any fines or penalties?
No, GOLDEN EMPIRE has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns GOLDEN EMPIRE?
GOLDEN EMPIRE is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was GOLDEN EMPIRE last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for GOLDEN EMPIRE was on Aug 22, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for GOLDEN EMPIRE?
GOLDEN EMPIRE is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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