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.
June 20, 2024
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 June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
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 June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
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 June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
June 20, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 20, 2024.
May 17, 2024
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 23, 2024.
April 11, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 19, 2024.
March 27, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2024.
March 5, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2024.
February 26, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 18, 2024.
January 9, 2024
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 9, 2024.
January 9, 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 February 9, 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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