Golden Empire
Grass Valley, California
121 Dorsey Drive, Grass Valley, CA, 95945
Golden Empire Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.44 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.10 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.29 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.04 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 5 to 4 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Building · Building
- Capacity
- 148 certified beds · ~138 avg residents/day (93% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Golden Empire is a 148-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Grass Valley, California. The center holds a four-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a five-star rating in quality measures and four stars for staffing. Recent assessments include a three-star rating for health inspections.
Location
121 Dorsey Drive, Grass Valley, CA, 95945, Grass Valley, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Golden Empire?
- Golden Empire has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Golden Empire score on health inspections?
- Golden Empire received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Golden Empire?
- Golden Empire has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Golden Empire have?
- Golden Empire has 148 certified beds.
- Does Golden Empire accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Golden Empire accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Golden Empire located?
- Golden Empire is located at 121 Dorsey Drive, Grass Valley, CA, 95945, Grass Valley, California.
- How can I contact Golden Empire?
- You can reach Golden Empire by phone at +1 530-273-1316.
Nearby facilities
- Grass Valley Healthcare Center 0.2 mi
355 Joerschke Dr, Grass Valley, CA, 95945
- Wolf Creek Care Center 0.2 mi
107 Catherine Ln, Grass Valley, 95945
- Crystal Ridge Care Center 0.5 mi
396 Dorsey Dr, Grass Valley, 95945
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
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