Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Gold Country Health Center
4301 Golden Center Drive · Placerville, CA 95667 · 68 certified beds
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About Gold Country Health Center
Gold Country Health Center is a nursing home in Placerville, California. Its capacity is 68 beds, below the California median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Cypress Healthcare Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 51 citations, the most recent on September 10, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 5.04 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Placerville. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
4.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (51)
Records from August 2023 to September 2025.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 6, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 6, 2023.
August 25, 2023
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 6, 2023.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $14,886
August 25, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,443 against this nursing home on August 25, 2023.
August 25, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,443 against this nursing home on August 25, 2023.
Staffing
5.04 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.86 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Cypress Healthcare Group, a chain of 13 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 4.0 overall, 3.1 for health inspections, 4.2 for staffing, 4.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
Nearby alternatives
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