All citations for Golden Merced Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 21, 2025

Showing 1 to 24 of 24 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 19, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of May 1, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 9, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0694, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 21, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.