Public Record
Gold Country Health Center
Operated by Cypress Healthcare Group
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 68
- Avg. residents per day
- 64.1
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California cost report
Food cost per resident day
Raw food costs divided by total patient days from the same HCAI filing. Each year is compared with the median across California HCAI filers that carry a Medicare provider number for that report year; the roughly 18 percent of filers without one are not in the comparison.
2024 raw food costs per resident day
$13.94
Filing period: to
California median $8.96 across 825 filers. This facility: 93.2th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 41 filers): median $9.47.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 22,885 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 6,464 | $411,057 | $63.59/hour |
| LVN | 29,928 | $1,600,714 | $53.49/hour |
| CNA | 57,044 | $1,647,894 | $28.89/hour |
2023 raw food costs per resident day
$12.61
Filing period: to
California median $8.51 across 892 filers. This facility: 88th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 39 filers): median $9.49.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 15,145 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 8,708 | $449,754 | $51.65/hour |
| LVN | 12,312 | $567,029 | $46.05/hour |
| CNA | 30,953 | $798,024 | $25.78/hour |
2022 raw food costs per resident day
$17.27
Filing period: to
California median $8.23 across 896 filers. This facility: 92.5th percentile of those filers.
Within its operator's California portfolio ( 41 filers): median $8.59.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 5,685 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 7,587 | $258,829 | $34.11/hour |
| LVN | 8,889 | $261,513 | $29.42/hour |
| CNA | 17,002 | $283,730 | $16.69/hour |
2021 raw food costs per resident day
$27.50
Filing period: to
California median $8.32 across 111 filers. This facility: 83.8th percentile of those filers.
RN, LVN, and CNA staffing mix
Census context: 6,910 total patient days in this filing.
| Role | Productive hours | Productive salaries | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN | 7,105 | $213,190 | $30.01/hour |
| LVN | 12,766 | $319,725 | $25.05/hour |
| CNA | 26,710 | $438,056 | $16.40/hour |
*HCAI Long-Term Care Integrated Disclosure
Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 51
- Fire safety findings
- 27
- Inspections on file
- 12
- Last inspection
- 2025-09-10
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Citations
51 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0583Generalpotential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0676Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0814Generalpotential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0552Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- 0557Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0637Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0685Generalpotential for harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0814Generalpotential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0680Generalpotential for harm
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0680Generalpotential for harm
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0676Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- 0686Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0806Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0887Generalpotential for harm
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
- 0760Seriousactual harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0640Generalpotential for harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- Inspection14 deficiencies
555180 09/10/2025 Gold Country Health Center 4301 Golden Center Drive Placerville, CA 95667 F 0552 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety3 deficiencies
- Inspection1 deficiency
555180 06/13/2025 Gold Country Health Center 4301 Golden Center Drive Placerville, CA 95667 F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Based on…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection11 deficiencies
555180 09/26/2024 Gold Country Health Center 4301 Golden Center Drive Placerville, CA 95667 F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety11 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- Inspection1 deficiency
555180 03/11/2024 Gold Country Health Center 4301 Golden Center Drive Placerville, CA 95667 F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review the…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- Inspection1 deficiency
555180 01/02/2024 Gold Country Health Center 4301 Golden Center Drive Placerville, CA 95667 F 0658 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 2 earlier inspections are also on record.
Ownership
Cypress Healthcare Group
13nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
All 13 are in California.
Counted from the chain CMS itself discloses for this home, which matches CMS Care Compare. ReadyRule's own common-control analysis is a separate and broader lens, and the two can differ.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Gold Country Health Center?
- Gold Country Health Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Placerville, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 555180.
- What is the CMS rating for Gold Country Health Center?
- Gold Country Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Gold Country Health Center have?
- Gold Country Health Center is certified for 68 beds. It serves an average of 64.1 residents per day.
- How many citations does Gold Country Health Center have?
- Gold Country Health Center has 51 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Gold Country Health Center last inspected?
- Gold Country Health Center was last inspected on September 10, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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