Total health inspections
28
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.
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Golden Sonora Care Center
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
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
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
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$4.2M
Operating loss
-$954.8K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business 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
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing Care, Rehabilitation Therapy, Memory Support, Respite Stays, Supplementary Care Options
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
96
California average 50.2
Citations per inspection
3.43
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
61 of 96 citations resulted from standard inspections; 33 of 96 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 96 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than California averageCalifornia average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
2
2
100% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
94 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Sep 02, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Sep 02, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Aug 07, 2025
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 07, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 07, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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IL
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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 (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
358
Employees
160
Contractors
198
Staff to resident ratio
2.08:1
2081295% better than California averageCalifornia average ratio: 0.00:1
Avg staff/day
88
Average shift
9 hours
17% better than California averageCalifornia average: 7.7 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
72,251
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
18
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
73
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
218
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
26.4%
19,063 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 140
Licensed Practical Nurse: 22
Registered Nurse: 9
Speech Language Pathologist: 7
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
RN Director of Nursing: 3
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Medical Director: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Staff by category
| 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 |
218 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
73 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
89%
18 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
99%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
73%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
88%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
80%
7 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
67%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
81%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
75%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
71%
1 Administrator
% of Days
66%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
64%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
69%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
29%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
13%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
172 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
26 residents (15.1%)
Medicaid
118 residents (68.6%)
Private pay or other
28 residents (16.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.4
132% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 6.6
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.6
135% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.8%
151% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
28.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
28.4%
137% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 12.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.6%
109% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.9%
195% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.3%
67% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 5.0%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
44% better than California averageCalifornia average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.5%
78% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 4.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.1%
83% better than California averageCalifornia average: 6.7%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
20.4%
102% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 10.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.1%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.1%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 98.2%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.89
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.89
16% better than California averageCalifornia average: 2.25
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.77
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.77
74% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.59
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.1%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.6%
8% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.2%
12% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 93.2%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.6%
15% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 23.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.6%
75% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 11.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.4%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.4%
84% worse than California averageCalifornia average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
53.3%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
53.3%
In line with California averageCalifornia average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.1%
7% better than California averageCalifornia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
71% higher than California averageCalifornia average: $55K
Number of fines
2
15% fewer fines than California averageCalifornia average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
102% more payment denials than California averageCalifornia average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$93K
California average
$55K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 26, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 26, 2024
$57K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 26, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 26, 2024
21 days
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 22, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
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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