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Inspection visit

Health inspection

GOLDEN SONORA CARE CENTERCMS #5557361 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0687 Provide appropriate foot care. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide podiatry services (service provided by a podiatrist; a health professional trained to diagnose and treat diseases and other disorders of the feet) for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) as ordered by the physician. Residents Affected - Few This deficient practice had the potential to affect Resident 1 ' s foot health with a possibility to contribute to pain and podiatric complications. Findings: Review of Resident 1 ' s clinical record titled admission RECORD, indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility with diagnosis which included, dementia (loss of cognitive functioning, remembering, and reasoning to such an extent that it interferes with a person ' s daily life and activities), glaucoma (a group of eye conditions that damages the optic nerve leading to vision loss), hyperlipidemia (a condition in which there are high levels of fat particles (lipids) in the blood), and depression. Review of Resident 1 ' s skin/wound note, dated 12/31/24, the record indicated wound eval and treatment completed on resident's right toenail with mild exudate (a small amount of fluid produced by a wound or affected area) observed. Review of Resident 1 ' s physician order, dated 1/1/25, the record indicated there was an order for a podiatry consult for toenails. During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/11/15, at 11:34 a.m., with the Social Services Director (SSD), Resident 1 ' s physician order dated 1/1/25 was reviewed. The SSD confirmed there was a physician order for a podiatry consult for Resident 1 on 1/1/25. The SSD stated Resident 1 should be seen by a podiatrist. The SSD further added, she was unsure why it did not happen. The SSD stated there was a risk for pain that could affect Resident 1 ' s health and emotional well-being. During a concurrent interview and record review on 6/11/25, at 3:19 p.m., the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) confirmed the order for podiatry consult was ordered by physician on 1/1/25 after he visited Resident 1 for a right great toenail avulsion (partial or complete removal of the toenail). The ADON further confirmed that Resident 1 was not seen by a podiatrist. The ADON stated the physician's order needed to be carried out and followed up. The ADON further added this practice had potential to affect Resident 1 ' s health. During an interview on 6/11/25, at 4:15 p.m., the Administrator (ADMN) confirmed that Resident 1 ' (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 555736 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 555736 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/11/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Golden Sonora Care Center 19929 Greenley Road Sonora, CA 95370 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0687 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm s physician order for podiatry consult dated 1/1/25 was not carried out and Resident 1 was not seen by a podiatrist. The ADMN stated there was a risk for infection and pain that could affect Resident 1 ' s health and well-being. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 555736 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

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.

  • 0687GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F687 - Foot care

    Provide appropriate foot care.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 11, 2025 survey of GOLDEN SONORA CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of GOLDEN SONORA CARE CENTER on June 11, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GOLDEN SONORA CARE CENTER on June 11, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate foot care."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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