Stanislaus County, California · Nursing home
Golden Modesto Care Center
2 of 5 overall from CMS
1900 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA 95355
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.2
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.95 hours Below the state average of 4.52
- Nursing staff who left in a year 45.0% Above the state average of 36.7%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 70 9 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $168,487 10 fines
- Certified beds in use 93.2% of 120 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Golden Modesto Care Center is a 120-bed nursing home in Modesto, California (Stanislaus County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.95 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.52. CMS lists 10 fines totaling $168,487 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day (average)
- 111.8
- Certified since
- 1974 (52 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Golden SNF Operations (7 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Golden Modesto Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 10 fines totaling $168,487 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 45.0%, above the California average of 36.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.35 hours per resident per day; the California average is 0.67. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 California average 3.2
- Health inspections 2 of 5 California average 2.8
- Staffing 3 of 5 California average 3.3
- Quality measures 3 of 5 California average 4.1
The vertical line marks the California average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.95 h California average 4.52
- Nurse aides 2.43 h California average 2.65
- Licensed practical nurses 1.17 h California average 1.20
- Registered nurses 0.35 h California average 0.67
- All staff, weekends 3.76 h California average 4.09
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 12 hours. The vertical line marks the California average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover45.0%
- California average36.7%
- Registered nurse turnover80.0%
- California average38.1%
- Administrators who left2
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the California and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.0% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.5% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% | 7.3% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% | 98.6% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 34.1% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.7% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 98.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.6% | 10.2% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.9% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.85 | 2.25 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.29 | 1.57 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.6% | 94.4% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.3% | 93.2% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.0% | 23.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.1% | 11.2% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 70 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 9 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 26 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Aug 21, 2025: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2024 | 11 | 5 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 23 | 11 |
| May 18, 2018 | 36 | 8 |
California homes averaged 15.6 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (70)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 9, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 9, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 5, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 20, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 19, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 12, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 10, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 14, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 14, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 14, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 5, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 26, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Past Non-Compliance (May 27, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Past Non-Compliance (Feb 21, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 8, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 8, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 16, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2023)
Showing the 30 most recent of 70.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | Fine | $42,114 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Fine | $33,430 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Fine | $60,834 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
California homes averaged 0.8 fines and $23,986 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within California
- Size280 of 1161 by certified beds
- California average residents per day87.9
- ChainGolden SNF Operations
- Chain average overall rating2.7 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Modesto9
- Homes in Stanislaus County17
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Golden Modesto Care Center?
Golden Modesto Care Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Golden Modesto Care Center have?
Golden Modesto Care Center has 120 certified beds. It averages 111.8 residents per day, about 93.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Golden Modesto Care Center?
The home reports 3.95 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.35 hours from registered nurses. The California average is 4.52 hours and 0.67 hours from registered nurses.
Has Golden Modesto Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 10 fines totaling $168,487 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Golden Modesto Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 5 of 5 Crestwood Manor 194beds 78.6%in use 4.44nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Modesto Post Acute Center 99beds 96.3%in use 4.02nurse hours a day
- 4 of 5 Valley Skilled Nursing Center 70beds 75.3%in use 4.32nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Stanislaus County
Who to call in California
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in California.
- Long-term care ombudsman Statewide Ombudsman Hotline 1-800-231-4024 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Licensing and Certification district offices The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
California staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 056301. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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