Nursing Homes · Sonora, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Golden Sonora Care Center
19929 Greenley Road · Sonora, CA 95370 · 210 certified beds
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About Golden Sonora Care Center
Golden Sonora Care Center is a nursing home in Sonora, California. Its capacity is 210 beds, above the California median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Golden SNF Operations. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 89 citations, the most recent on May 20, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.08 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Sonora. 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
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (89)
Records from June 2023 to May 2026.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
August 7, 2025
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 August 8, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
July 1, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0687Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 11, 2025.
February 19, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2025.
February 19, 2025
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 February 19, 2025.
January 29, 2025
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 29, 2025.
October 2, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 8, 2024.
July 23, 2024
Tag F0626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 29, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 29, 2024.
July 18, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 29, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $56,843
February 26, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 29, 2024, lasting 21 days (triggered by inspection on February 26, 2024).
February 26, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $56,843 against this nursing home on February 26, 2024.
Staffing
4.08 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.86 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Golden SNF Operations, a chain of 6 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.3 overall, 2.2 for health inspections, 3.2 for staffing, 3.0 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
Other licensed providers in Sonora.
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