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Golden Empire

121 Dorsey Drive, Grass Valley, CA 959455302731316Google Maps
0.0on Google(0 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
148
certified

How Golden Empire Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
CA average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.64 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.34 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
40.4%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.64 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.34 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 1, 2023
Most recent cycle
20
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 22, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 10 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Nevada County 65+
29,045
28.4% of county
County Population
102,322
Nevada County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Golden Empire is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Grass Valley, California with 148 certified beds. It has been operating since 1973. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
148
Avg Residents/Day
138.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 20, 1973
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Nevada
Last Inspection
Aug 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20
Weighted Score
98.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Feb 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0849Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0868Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 1, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.15 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.15 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.64 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.11 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
40.4%
RN Turnover
16.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
THE RON REGGEV REVOCABLE TRUST DATE JUNE 30,2017DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 14, 2018
TONS, NICHOLEDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMay 14, 2018
REGGEV, RONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 14, 2018
TONS, NICHOLECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMay 14, 2018
INFINITE HEALTHCARE LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 14, 2018
THE RON REGGEV REVOCABLE TRUST DATE JUNE 30,2017OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 14, 2018
ANDERSON, PATRICIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2022
CHELLA, SARAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
NANGALAMA, ANDREWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
REGGEV, RONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 14, 2018
TONS, NICHOLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 14, 2018
THE RON REGGEV REVOCABLE TRUST DATE JUNE 30,2017ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 14, 2018
ANDERSON, PATRICIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 1, 2022
CHELLA, SARAHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2022
NANGALAMA, ANDREWADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
REGGEV, RONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 14, 2018
TONS, NICHOLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 14, 2018

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Golden Empire and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Golden Empire
Grass Valley, CACurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Grass Valley Healthcare Center
Grass Valley, CA0 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Wolf Creek Care Center
Grass Valley, CA2,640 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Crystal Ridge Care Center
Grass Valley, CA3,168 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Westview Healthcare Center
Auburn, CA19.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Siena Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Auburn, CA20.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $4,194
Auburn Oaks Care Center
Auburn, CA20.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Golden Empire
Grass Valley, CA · Current facility
—3/52/54/5None recorded
Grass Valley Healthcare Center
Grass Valley, CA
0 ft3/53/54/5None recorded
Wolf Creek Care Center
Grass Valley, CA
2,640 ft4/53/52/5None recorded
Crystal Ridge Care Center
Grass Valley, CA
3,168 ft4/53/52/5None recorded
Westview Healthcare Center
Auburn, CA
19.4 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Siena Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Auburn, CA
20.1 mi5/54/55/5$4,194
Auburn Oaks Care Center
Auburn, CA
20.3 mi3/52/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Golden Empire?▾
Golden Empire has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Golden Empire cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Golden Empire participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Golden Empire had any health inspection violations?▾
Golden Empire had 20 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 22, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Golden Empire?▾
Golden Empire provides 3.64 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours, 1.15 LPN hours, and 2.15 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 40.4%.
How many beds does Golden Empire have?▾
Golden Empire has 148 certified beds with an average of 138.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Golden Empire?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 3 in Grass Valley. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Golden Empire?▾
On Google Maps, Golden Empire has a rating of 0.0 out of 5 based on 0 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.