Golden Merced Care Center
Merced, Merced County, California · CCN 055988 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Golden Snf Operations (7 facilities, chain average 2.9 stars)
CMS rates Golden Merced Care Center 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 121 certified beds, 108 residents a day on average. 33 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $83,538.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 3 / 2 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.07663 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.3781 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.73749 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.3% (registered nurses 63.6%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-10 |
| 2026-05-01 complaint survey |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-04-09 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-10 |
| 2025-11-19 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-11-20 |
| 2025-07-16 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-07-11 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-06-11 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-13 |
| 2025-04-02 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-22 |
| 2025-03-21 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0637 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-21 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-02-10 complaint survey |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-28 |
| 2024-11-22 complaint survey |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-06 |
| 2024-11-07 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-25 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0800 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-06 |
| 2024-05-02 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0849 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-06 |
| 2023-10-17 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-09 |
| 2023-10-04 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-01 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-10-15 |
| 2019-04-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-03 |
| 2019-04-12 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0838 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-03 |
| 2019-04-12 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-03 |
| 2019-04-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-03 |
| 2019-04-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-03 |
| 2019-04-12 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-03 |
| 2019-04-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-07-03 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-01 | Fine | $83,538 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafive Operations Holdings LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2023-03-01 |
| Ch Cafive Holdings LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 61% | 2023-03-01 |
| Merced Snf Realty LLC Organization | 5% or greater security interest | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Cafive Opco Manager LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-08 |
| Cafive Snf Consulting LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-08 |
| Ch Cafive Holdings LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-08 |
| Merced Snf Operations LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-04-08 |
| Merced Snf Realty LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-06-18 |
| Veritas Healthcare Solutions, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-01 |
| Witzcorp LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Cafive Opco Manager LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Cafive Snf Consulting LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-08-31 |
| Merced Snf Operations LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Veritas Healthcare Solutions, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-03-01 |
| Barias, Karen Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-03 |
| Booth, Jeanette Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Earl, Steven Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-03 |
| Herzka, Yisroel Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Meador, Daniel Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Noyes, Deborah Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Spielman, Shimon Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Spielman, Shimon Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Barias, Karen Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-03-03 |
| Booth, Jeanette Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Earl, Steven Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-03-03 |
| Meador, Daniel Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Noyes, Deborah Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Spielman, Shimon Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-03-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Merced County.