Golden Empire
Grass Valley, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056391) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (530) 273-1316 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Golden Empire has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Golden Empire reports total nurse staffing of about 3.64 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
Golden Empire has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. This data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Golden Empire is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California, first approved for federal certification in 1973. The facility is certified for 148 beds and reports an average daily census of 138.8 residents, indicating a well-utilized facility. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company, and there is no record in this data of a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Golden Empire holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is built from three component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 3.64 hours per resident per day, including about 0.34 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show zero federal fines on record for Golden Empire, with total fines of $0.00, and no payment denials recorded. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status is present in this data for Golden Empire.
No chain affiliation information is included in this data set. Families are encouraged to review the full, current inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures for Golden Empire directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Golden Empire has a 4-star overall CMS rating, which is above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Golden Empire is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports about 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 40.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS data shows zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Golden Empire.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Golden Empire.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Golden Empire is certified for 148 beds and has an average daily census of 138.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Golden Empire is operated as a for-profit limited liability company; this data does not include chain affiliation information.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Golden Empire was first approved for federal certification on June 20, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Golden Empire scores 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively, combining to a 4-star overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (530) 273-1316 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (530) 273-1316 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Golden Empire's full, up-to-date CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056391?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.