All citations for Golden Sonora 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

August 7, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 33 citations

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

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2024).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 10, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 12, 2026).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2024).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2024).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2024).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2026).

    The home is disputing this citation.

  8. 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 August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

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

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  11. 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 August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  12. 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 August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  13. 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 August 7, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2025).

  14. 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 June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2024).

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

    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2024).

  17. 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 June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2024).

  18. 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 June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2024).

  19. 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 June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2024).

  20. 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 June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2024).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2023).

  23. 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 June 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2023).

  24. 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 June 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2023).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2023).

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.