Nursing homes › California › Golden Sonora Care Center
19929 Greenley Road, Sonora, CA 95370 · 2095332500 · 210 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Golden SNF Operations, a group operating 7 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.7/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $653,230 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.91 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.32. Weekend total: 3.67. Nursing staff turnover: 52%.
All-time on record: 89 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-04-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-04-02 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2025-12-09 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-09-02 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-08-07 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2025-07-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-01 |
| 2025-06-11 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-11 |
| 2025-02-19 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-02-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-19 |
| 2025-01-29 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-29 |
| 2024-10-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-08 |
| 2024-07-23 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-18 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-07-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-29 |
| 2024-06-20 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-20 |
| 2024-06-20 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-20 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-26 | Fine | $56,843 |
| 2024-02-26 | Payment Denial | 21 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONORA OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 03/01/2023 |
| CH CAFIVE HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 25% | since 03/01/2023 |
| CW CAFIVE HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 25% | since 03/01/2023 |
| BARIAS, KAREN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| EARL, STEVEN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| SPIELMAN, SHIMON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| COUVE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| SONORA OPCO MANAGER LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| SONORA SNF CONSULTING LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| SONORA SNF OPERATIONS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| VERITAS HEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| BARIAS, KAREN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| EARL, STEVEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| LEININGER, GENESIS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| MEADOR, DANIEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| SPIELMAN, SHIMON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555736. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.