GOLDEN EMPIRE

Golden Empire is a skilled nursing facility located at 121 Dorsey Drive in Grass Valley, California, within Nevada County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Golden Empire has a total of 148 certified beds and is currently active and accepting residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories. Golden Empire holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which places it at the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's individual domain ratings vary across categories. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from recent state and federal inspection cycles. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to the national benchmark. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, reflecting strong performance on clinical outcome metrics used by CMS to assess resident care. Golden Empire is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet California's financial and medical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage options are encouraged to consult directly with the facility's billing department or a benefits counselor regarding private pay arrangements and any additional accepted insurance plans. When compared to national averages, Golden Empire presents a mixed profile across CMS rating domains. The overall 3-star rating aligns with the national average, suggesting a middle-range performance when all factors are considered together. The 2-star health inspection rating indicates performance below what is typically observed nationally, which may reflect the frequency or severity of deficiencies noted during recent inspection periods. In contrast, the 4-star staffing rating suggests that Golden Empire maintains nurse and aide staffing levels above what is typical for facilities of similar size and type across the country. The 5-star quality measure rating is a notable indicator, representing the top performance tier for clinical outcomes such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other tracked health metrics. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review the full CMS Nursing Home Compare report for detailed inspection findings and staffing data specific to this facility.