Golden Empire in Grass Valley has a 3 out of 5 overall rating. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, staffing is 4 stars, quality measures are 5 stars, reported nurse staffing is slightly below the federal benchmark (4.02 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and it had no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0231.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.38
Licensed practical nurses
1.17
Nurse aides
2.47
Weekend nursing
3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 12%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
26.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.6%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.4%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
91.9%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
96.2%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Occupancy
136.3 residents on an average day (92% of 148 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 53 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.