Golden Empire
121 Dorsey Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Golden Empire Compares
Golden Empire is a 148-bed for-profit nursing facility in Grass Valley, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (26.3%) is above the California average of 11.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 148 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Grass Valley, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.3% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (126% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the California average of 1.6% (61% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the California average of 4.5% (38% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 12.8% — better than the California average of 23.1% (45% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Golden Empire
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Golden Empire with other nursing homes in Grass Valley.
How is Golden Empire addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Golden Empire doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.3% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Golden Empire keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Golden Empire maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 148 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Golden Empire?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Golden Empire lag behind other Grass Valley options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Grass Valley
Grass Valley sits in Nevada County, where adults 65 and older make up about 27.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 27,250 (27.4%)
- Median age
- 50.5 years
- Median household income
- $68,333
- Median home value
- $446,100
Demographics for Nevada County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Grass Valley.
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