Total Health inspections
28
124% above California average
California average:
12.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
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
Operating loss
-$954.8K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4,234,279.00
Operating 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
Walk Score: 23 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing Care, Rehabilitation Therapy, Memory Support, Respite Stays, Supplementary Care Options
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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SNF
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Carlsbad (Carlsbad Village)
33
No
A+
96
DIGERNESS, PAULA
84.8%
$8,205,172.00
$7,382,552.00
90%
26.30
4.9973
-
12
-
+30%+18%
0%
Claremont Manor Care Center
-10%
+31%
-100%
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Claremont
76
No
-
90
JAPENGA, DIANA
0.0%
$17,732,373.00
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85.2%
32.70
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1
67
1
-10%+31%-100%
Golden Sonora Care Center
-42%
+8%
-41%
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
4.5399
2
96
2
-42%+8%-41%
El Monte Convalescent Hospital
-58%
-7%
-23%
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
3.9277
3
75
2
-58%-7%-23%
Carlsbad By The Sea Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Carlsbad (Carlsbad Village)
Bed Count:
33
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DIGERNESS, PAULA
CCN:
56496
Occupancy:
84.8%
Home Revenue:
$8,205,172.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,382,552.00
Payroll %:
90%
Avg Residents/Day:
26.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.9973
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
12
RN share vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
0%
Claremont Manor Care Center
Type of care:
HC
SNF
Community:
Claremont
Bed Count:
76
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
JAPENGA, DIANA
CCN:
555085
Occupancy:
0.0%
Home Revenue:
$17,732,373.00
Payroll Costs:
$15,108,201.00
Payroll %:
85.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
32.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.5465
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
67
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+31%
+31%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-100%
-100%
Golden Sonora Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Sonora
Bed Count:
210
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
555736
Occupancy:
49.6%
Home Revenue:
$4,233,399.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,054,537.00
Payroll %:
24.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
180.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5399
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
96
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-42%
-42%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-41%
-41%
El Monte Convalescent Hospital
Type of care:
AL
HC
IL
SNF
Community:
El Monte
Bed Count:
93
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AHM TRUST
CCN:
55202
Occupancy:
65.2%
Home Revenue:
$2,621,402.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,173,326.00
Payroll %:
44.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
92.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9277
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
75
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-58%
-58%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-23%
-23%Places of interest near Golden Sonora Care Center
1.6 miles from city center — 0.26 miles to nearest hospital (UCSF Pediatric Cardiology Clinic)
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
Total Health citations
96
91% above California average
California average:
50.2
3.43 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
63 citations
Complaint investigations
35 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
0
100% below California average
California average:
0.4
Serious Health citations
2
100% above California average
California average:
1.0
Moderate Health citations
94
Minor Health citations
0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation
Sep 02, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Aug 07, 2025
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 of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
15.4
132% worse than California average
California average:
6.6
Functional decline score
26.6
135% worse than California average
California average:
11.3
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
27.8%
151% above California average.
Walking Ability Worsened
28.4%
137% above California average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
23.6%
109% above California average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
4.9%
195% above California average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
8.3%
67% above California average.
Urinary Tract Infection
0.7%
44% below California average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
1.1%
83% below California average.
Antipsychotic Use
20.4%
102% above California average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
95.1%
3% below California average.
Influenza Vaccine
95.1%
3% below California average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
7.5%
78% above California average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
91.1%
Near California average
Antipsychotic medication increase
1.6%
8% worse than California average
Influenza Vaccine
82.2%
12% worse than California average Penalties and 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 amount
$93K
This home paid 71% more in fines than the state average.
California average:
$55K
Number of Fines
2
This home received 15% fewer fines than the state average.
California average:
2.4
Payment Denials
1
This home had 102% more payment denials than the state average.
California average:
0.5
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Feb 26, 2024
$57K
Payment Denial
Feb 26, 2024
21 days
Civil Money Penalty
Jun 22, 2023
$36K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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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