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 18 of 18 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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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 May 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  12. 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 May 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

  14. 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 May 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 11, 2019).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 12, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 11, 2019).

  17. 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 April 12, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 11, 2019).

  18. 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.