Nursing home

Golden Empire

121 Dorsey Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle19
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds148

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 30 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

30 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Feb 11, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 27, 2026
Feb 11, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 27, 2026
Feb 6, 2026Nursing and physician servicesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F0730)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 11, 2026
Dec 10, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 19, 2025
Earlier inspections (26)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Aug 22, 2025Building and environmentMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F0925)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025AdministrationHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly (F0868)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025AdministrationArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (F0849)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Resident assessment and care planningAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition (F0637)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Resident rightsKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F0583)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Jul 31, 2025Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 13, 2025
Jun 9, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 19, 2025
Apr 11, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 21, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 11, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 11, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (F0607)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 11, 2025
Apr 3, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 18, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 26, 2024
Dec 1, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Dec 6, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 3, 2023
Dec 1, 2023Nursing and physician servicesPost nurse staffing information every day. (F0732)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 1, 2023

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day3.76California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.31California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.03California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year41.3%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds148
Residents per day, average135.1
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameDynasty Valley LLC
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJun 20, 1973

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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