Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Golden Sonora Care Center
Golden Sonora Care Center is a Nursing Home in California
Golden Sonora Care Center is a Nursing Home in California
Golden Sonora Care Center
Golden Sonora Care Center is a Nursing Home in California
Golden Sonora Care Center is a Nursing Home in California
Overview of Golden Sonora Care Center
Golden Sonora Care Center, which can be found in serene Sonora, CA, is dedicated to providing a wide range of skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. With a mission to offer resident-centered care, Golden Sonora Care Center has built a reputation for excellence and compassion in the community. At Golden Sonora Care Center, the focus is on creating a comfortable and nurturing environment where residents receive personalized care tailored to their unique needs. Whether residents require short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, the dedicated team designs individualized care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.
The center offers comprehensive services including 24-hour licensed nursing care, hospice and palliative care, respite care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and restorative therapy. Golden Sonora Care Center also provides a range of supportive services including prescription and non-prescription drug services, family support services, comfort care, pain management, meals and dining services, beautician services, recreation and activities, housekeeping, laundry, and linen services. Guided by core values of respect, compassion, cooperation, and wisdom, Golden Sonora Care Center aims to be a premier provider of both short-term rehabilitative services and long-term care in California.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
210
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
49.6%
Residents per day (avg)
181
Occupancy rate
49.6%
Residents per day (avg)
181
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
12 days
Private pay
13% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
9 - 10 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4.2M
Loss
-$954.8K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4,234,279.00
Loss
$-954,763.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$5.2M
Comparison Chart
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SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Carlsbad
33
No
A+
96
DIGERNESS, PAULA
84.8%
$8,205,172.00
$7,382,552.00
90%
26.30
5/5
4.9973
5/5
4/5
5/5
-
Claremont Manor Care Center
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Claremont
76
No
-
90
JAPENGA, DIANA
79.7%
$17,732,373.00
$15,108,201.00
85.2%
32.70
2/5
5.5465
2/5
4/5
4/5
1
Golden Sonora Care Center
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Sonora
210
No
-
23
-
49.6%
$4,233,399.00
$1,054,537.00
24.9%
180.60
1/5
4.5399
1/5
3/5
1/5
2
El Monte Convalescent Hospital
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
El Monte
93
No
-
56
AHM TRUST
65.2%
$2,621,402.00
$1,173,326.00
44.8%
92.60
1/5
3.9277
1/5
2/5
3/5
3
Places of interest near Golden Sonora Care Center
1.6 miles from city center
19929 Greenley Rd, Sonora, CA 95370
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
358
Total Staff
160
Employees
198
Contractors
72,251
Total Hours (Quarter)
88
Avg Staff/Day
9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 7.4 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 73 | 9.2 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 218 | 9.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
318 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
21 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
4.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
26.4%
of total hours from contractors
19,063 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 140
RN Director of Nursing: 3
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Licensed Practical Nurse: 22
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Registered Nurse: 9
Speech Language Pathologist: 7
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Medical Director: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 78 | 140 | 218 | 40,927 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 51 | 22 | 73 | 16,786 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 3 | 9 | 2,825 | 81 | 89% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 9 | 18 | 2,320 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,616 | 90 | 99% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,550 | 66 | 73% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,379 | 80 | 88% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1,162 | 73 | 80% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 757 | 61 | 67% | 6.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 590 | 74 | 81% | 6.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 520 | 68 | 75% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 412 | 58 | 64% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 307 | 63 | 69% | 4.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 26 | 29% | 2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 12 | 13% | 4.1 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Dec 2022 – Sep 2025)
28
Inspections
96
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
2
Serious (G-I)
3.43
Citations/Inspection
Sep 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
25
26% of total
Resident Rights
19
20% of total
Pharmacy Services
13
14% of total
Infection Control
5
5% of total
Environmental
1
1% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
63
Complaint Investigations
35
State Comparison (CA)
Citations
96
California average: 50.2
Critical Citations
0
California average: 0.4
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | E | Environmental | F0925 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | E | Infection Control | F0881 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | E | Nutrition | F0804 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | E | Nutrition | F0806 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Nutrition | F0814 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | E | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0759 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | E | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0688 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0690 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | E | Care Planning | F0645 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0554 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | E | Resident Rights | F0583 | Corrected |
| Aug 07, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0585 | Corrected |
| Jul 01, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Jun 11, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0687 | Corrected |
| Feb 19, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Feb 19, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0655 | Corrected |
| Jan 29, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
| Oct 02, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Jul 23, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0626 | Corrected |
| Jul 18, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Jul 18, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | E | Nutrition | F0803 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0694 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0698 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0644 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0558 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0561 | Corrected |
| Jun 20, 2024 | E | Resident Rights | F0567 | Corrected |
| May 17, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0636 | Corrected |
| Apr 11, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Evergreen Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
172
Total Residents
Medicare
26
(15.1%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
118
(68.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
28
(16.3%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
17
Total Specialty Beds
8.1%
of Bed Capacity
17
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
8.1%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
15.4
Score
132% worse than avg
California avg: 6.6
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
26.6
Score
135% worse than avg
California avg: 11.3
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
27.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
7.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.7%
Depressive Symptoms
1.1%
Falls with Major Injury
4.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
95.1%
Antipsychotic Use
20.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
28.4%
Influenza Vaccine
95.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
8.3%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
23.6%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
91.1%
Near average
California: 94.0%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.6%
8% worse than avg
California: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
82.2%
12% worse than avg
California: 93.2%
Penalties & Fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total Fines
$93K
California avg: $55K
71% worse than avg
Number of Fines
2
California avg: 2.4
Payment Denials
1
21 total days
Compared to California Average
Facility: $93K |
California Avg: $55K
Penalty History
Showing all 3 penalties (Jun 2023 - Feb 2024)
Feb 26, 2024
Civil Money Penalty
$57K
Feb 26, 2024
Payment Denial
21 days
Jun 22, 2023
Civil Money Penalty
$36K
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Golden Sonora Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
49.6%
↓ 7.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$954,763
↑ ~$3.8M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,195,593
↓ ~$10.8M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-22.6%
↓ 4.3pp vs 2022
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
California IHSS
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
CA MSSP
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
- General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
CA ALW
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
CA CARES
- General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
CA LIHEAP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics:County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
California IHSS
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
- Income Limits:~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
CA MSSP
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
CA PTP
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
- Income Limits (2025):~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
- Asset Limits:Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
- CA Specifics:Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
CA ALW
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
- Income Limits:~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CA Specifics:Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
CA CARES
California CARES Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; need-based.
- CA Specifics:High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
CA LIHEAP
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-focused.
- CA Specifics:High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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