Denise Thomas
Jun 2026
The staff at this facility are amazing! Lots of different activities, vending machines, several sitting areas, a beautiful courtyard, small aquarium, 2 parakeets, and a companion dog.
Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center
121 Dorsey Drive3.9(29 ratings)· Grass Valley average: 4.6
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1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 148
- Medicare rating
- 4 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 148
- Inspections
- View history (57 citations)
- On-site animal features
- Small aquarium, parakeets, and a companion dog
- Family care conferences
- Team meetings held to explain care plans
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.
Reviewers largely describe Golden Empire as staffed by warm, attentive caregivers who go out of their way to make residents and families feel supported, with several naming specific nurses, CNAs, and therapists for praise. One family, however, raised serious concerns about billing practices, asset control, and lack of follow-up medical care, giving a starkly different picture. Overall sentiment is positive but not unanimous.
What reviewers praise
- Staff praised by name for compassionate, attentive care
- Positive physical therapy and rehab outcomes reported
- Courtyard, aquarium, and companion dog for residents
- Families felt supported through care-planning meetings
What reviewers flag
- One report of billing/asset control concerns
- One report of delayed medical attention and rude nurses
- No published pricing information
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center is a senior living community in Grass Valley, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 29 reviews.
About Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center
Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center is a 148-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Grass Valley, California, serving patients who need rehabilitative care or extended nursing support.
Families consistently praise the staff's compassion and attentiveness. Multiple reviewers noted employees who engage warmly with residents, helping them outside to enjoy the garden, sitting with them in conversation, and attending to their comfort with genuine care. One family wrote, "a caring, positive group of employees helping, smiling, greeting, making the environment so positive." The facility offers a range of activities and amenities, including a courtyard, sitting areas, and companion animals, which residents and families appreciate.
The center holds a 3.9 out of 5 Google rating across 29 reviews. While most families report positive experiences with rehabilitation outcomes and staff quality, at least one family expressed concerns about administrative practices and care planning decisions.
Types of Care at Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Patio
Activities
- Social Activities
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center
3.9overall · 29 ratings combined
3.9★ on Google (29)
A customer
Jun 2026
Let's start with the obvious - nobody comes to a nursing facility because they want to. A family member was at Golden Empire and honestly the experience was great overall. There's are a lot of really great staff here and they do a good job caring for patients and getting them through and back home. Some standout amazing staff were Jen (CNA), Josh (PT), Nora (RN), and Anna (SS), and there were plenty of other great folks as well. Overall we were very happy with the level of care given and outcome from a bad thing that happened to be here in the first place.
Diana Hartman
Nov 2025
Golden Empire: I have spent hours here and seen a caring, positive group of emloyees helping, smiling, greeting, making the environment so positive. My sister came in feeling apprehensive, tired, weak. She was gently talked into sitting in the garden, her first time outside in months. She loved the warm fall day. And the person sitting with her was easy, peaceful in conversation. She also has been encouraged to attempt PT, to eat good meals. Every staff member she’s encountered is engaged and busy, but still shares a bit of energy her way. It is a lifting place, a pleasant surprise for me. I was overwhelmed myself at first, new to the whole process. But questions were answered. A team meeting helped me learn what was ahead. I always find an answer and support for questions. My family and I are very comfortable recommending Golden Empire and their multi-level care. It has made my sister’s last stages clean, comfortable, encouraging, and what she really wanted: gentile and peaceful and aware of her.
Liset Sanchez
Oct 2025
The main concern with Golden Empire is making sure that they have a copy of the deed to your home and or all assets. My mother does not need to be there because they do not do any more physical therapy, they just want to try and control my mother by telling her she can’t come to visit her daughter because it is an unsafe dwelling. The man who makes the final decision is ignorant they have never been to my home so they really need to watch what they say about someone, my mother needs medical attention very bad, she has swollen ankles and complains to me about severe pain daily and she still has never been seen by one of these incompetent providers. I really don’t know how this scam can operate they have it set up so when your loved one is admitted they will not leave to go home because they won’t admit you unless they have it in blood that everything you own becomes golden empires. This is the biggest rip off I’ve ever seen. They also have some rude nurses that obviously couldn’t get a job anywhere else . Seriously I would rather choose death than existing in that disgusting money mill
Ashley
Jul 2025
Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab delivers excellent experiences. The entire staff is compassionate and professional, but I want to especially highlight Janice. She goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels comfortable and cared for throughout their stay. Her kindness and attention to detail truly makes a difference. I highly recommend Golden Empire for anyone needing quality nursing and rehab care! Five stars all the way!
Government Inspection History
12 inspection visits in the last three years, 57 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
May 7, 2026Fire Safety Complaint3 citations
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 31, 2026
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 21, 2026
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 31, 2026
Feb 11, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 27, 2026
Feb 6, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 11, 2026
Dec 10, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 19, 2025
Aug 22, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard19 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 12, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 5, 2025
Jul 31, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 13, 2025
Jun 9, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 19, 2025
Apr 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 21, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 11, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 11, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 11, 2025
Apr 3, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2024
Implement 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 26, 2024
Dec 1, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 6, 2023
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2024
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2024
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 3, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 9, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2023
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2024
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2024
Aug 19, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 26, 2022
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 26, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 26, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 26, 2022
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 26, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center offer?
Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center located?
Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center is located at 121 Dorsey Drive in Grass Valley, California.
What do families say about Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center?
Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center carries a 3.9 out of 5 rating from 29 Google reviews. Reviewers largely describe Golden Empire as staffed by warm, attentive caregivers who go out of their way to make residents and families feel supported, with several naming specific nurses, CNAs, and therapists for praise. One family, however, raised serious concerns about billing practices, asset control, and lack of follow-up medical care, giving a starkly different picture. Overall sentiment is positive but not unanimous. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
How did Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center had 12 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 57 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center?
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