Golden Modesto Care Center
1900 Coffee Road · Modesto, CA · 95355 · 2095261775
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Golden SNF Operations
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $75,544 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 10 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$75,544 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 14 · $348,550 |
Inspection citations (71 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected April 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 27, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2025 | Fine | $42,114 |
| December 11, 2024 | Fine | $33,430 |
| September 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
| April 26, 2024 | Fine | $60,834 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 17, 2023 | Fine | $166,302 |
| August 17, 2023 | Payment Denial | 21 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056301 · certified since August 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.