Golden Sonora Care Center

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies

National median: 7

27 above national median

Total federal penalties

$93,308

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

4.87 hrs above national median

Registered nurse (RN)

0.32 hrs

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

1.29 hrs

Certified nursing aide (CNA)

2.52 hrs

Physical therapy

0.03 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.

Facility profile

Type

Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home · Rehabilitation center

Capacity

210 certified beds · ~173 avg residents/day (83% occupancy)

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Payment accepted

Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Golden Sonora Care Center is a 210-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Sonora, California, operated by a limited liability company. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the center holds a one-star overall rating, reflecting one-star ratings in both health inspections and quality measures. The facility currently maintains a three-star rating for its nursing staffing levels.

Location

19929 Greenley Rd, Sonora, 95370, Sonora, CA

Recent reviews

• Susan Avilla ★★★★★ January 31, 2026

  My experience, staff genuinely care about residents and do a very good job!

• Karl Jesse ★☆☆☆☆ January 4, 2026

  I was visiting a friend of my mother's for over a month at Avalon. I was horrified by the lack of concern for the patients. The lever of care was inexcusable. Example I went in one day. Above her bed was a large sign that said THIS PATIENT MUST BE FED! A she was not capable of feeding herself. I come in the room. She is all alone, there is a plate on her lap. There is food all over her face, her hands, the blankets, the wall and the floor. I was livid to say the least. After finding one nurses station un attended, and nobody in the halls, I went to the other nurses station where they were chatting and chewing their cups. I made my displeasure known, and quite loudly. I insisted they send someone at once to clean the mess. Then bring another plate of food and I fed her myself. Appalling!!!

• gabriela valdez ★★★★★ December 23, 2025

  This place is awesome 😎!! All the crew was very nice!!!

• Cori Muller ★★★★★ November 9, 2025

  good environment and good people

• Linda Fox ★☆☆☆☆ October 24, 2025

  There is nothing that I can possibly say that would change my mind or my family‘s mind about the way this place operates. My mother treatment was horrendous! Although her caregivers were generally nice their policies just suck. Very little recuperating therapy. No call buttons if you need help you have to walk to the nurse desk and ask for it. After five days in mother had a bump and a bruise on her forehead because of the lack of night nursing, they accidentally tipped over a nightstand onto my mother and could not justify her Bruising! I have to stress that lying in a bed, staring at a blank wall is no way to recuperate or to get stronger and her will to live after being in that room was lost. I was with her every day. The only thing I didn’t do was sleep overnight with her. The food is horrendous and let me stress there is no Therapy for strength and recovery. Period do not take your loved ones here, please. Let me also add that there is no ventilation in the rooms no open windows No circulating air noisy hall so you can’t leave the door open. If you are in the room, the stench is unbearable.

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Golden Sonora Care Center?

Golden Sonora Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.

How did Golden Sonora Care Center score on health inspections?

Golden Sonora Care Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.

What is the staffing rating for Golden Sonora Care Center?

Golden Sonora Care Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.

How many beds does Golden Sonora Care Center have?

Golden Sonora Care Center has 210 certified beds.

Does Golden Sonora Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

Yes, Golden Sonora Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Where is Golden Sonora Care Center located?

Golden Sonora Care Center is located at 19929 Greenley Rd, Sonora, 95370, Sonora, California.

How can I contact Golden Sonora Care Center?

You can reach Golden Sonora Care Center by phone at +1 209-533-2500.

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