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Golden Heights Healthcare

35 ESCUELA DRIVE, DALY CITY, CA, 94015
(650) 755-9515
102 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections5/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
102
CMS facility ID
055968
Care type
Nursing home
County
San Mateo
Facility name
Golden Heights Healthcare
Street address
35 ESCUELA DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Daly City, CA 94015
Phone
(650) 755-9515

Golden Heights Healthcare is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Daly City, California. It is licensed for 102 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).

It is one of 23 senior care facilities in Daly City and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Golden Heights Healthcare 76 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 10 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Golden Snf Operations
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Golden Snf Operations Holdings Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2021
Ch Golden Holdings Llc
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — 25% stake — since 2021
Cw Golden Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — 25% stake — since 2021
Bruce, Martha
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Couve Healthcare Consulting Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Earl, Steven
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Fleming, Michael
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Golden Snf Consulting Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Golden Snf Opco Manager Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Herzka, Yisroel
Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Kopelowitz, Shaul
Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Lai, John
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Spielman, Shimon
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Veritas Health Solutions Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Wc - Daly City Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Witzcorp Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Yenowitz, Yitzchok
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1968-09-01
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
5 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-03-26
Nurse staffing
4.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$515 per day (≈ $15,660/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
70% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 27% private/other
Occupancy
94% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
right at the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
102
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 10 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-08-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-07
2025-07-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-01
12 earlier / fire-safety inspections (74 citations)
2025-05-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-06-20
2025-03-26Health inspection4 citations
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-07
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-04-07
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-07
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-07
2024-08-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-09
2024-04-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0725
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-06-04
2024-02-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0604
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-04-04
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-04-04
F-0610
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-04-04
F-0726
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-04-04
2024-02-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-29
2023-08-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-27
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2023-09-27
2023-07-24Health inspection16 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-08-29
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-08-29
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-08-30
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-08-30
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-08-30
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-08-29
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-08-29
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-08-29
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-08-29
F-0802
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2023-07-26
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-08-28
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-07-24
F-0808
D · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2023-07-24
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-29
F-0849
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-08-30
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-29
2019-11-22Health inspection14 citations
F-0640
D · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0755
F · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0760
E · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0813
E · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0814
F · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2020-01-21
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-01-21
2025-03-26Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-23
K-0345
C · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-04-23
K-0353
C · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-23
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-23
K-0712
C · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-04-23
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-23
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-04-23
2023-07-24Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0030
D · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-08-21
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-08-21
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-21
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-08-21
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-08-21
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-21
K-0919
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-08-21
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-08-21
2019-11-22Fire-safety inspection15 citations
E-0015
D · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2020-02-06
E-0020
D · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Corrected 2020-02-06
E-0023
D · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2020-02-06
E-0026
D · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2020-02-06
E-0030
D · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2020-02-06
E-0031
D · No harm found
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2020-02-06
E-0032
D · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2020-02-06
E-0041
D · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2020-02-06
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2020-02-06
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-02-06
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2020-02-06
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2020-02-06
K-0918
D · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2020-02-06
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2020-02-06
K-0923
C · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2020-02-06
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 055968.
What people say on Google.
3.045 ratings on Google
★★★★★Stephanie Ledezma · 2026-04-27 · via Google

“I can’t say enough good things about Golden Heights Healthcare. What makes this place special is the people. The staff truly care about the residents and treat them like family. You can feel the compassion the moment you walk in. The nursing team, caregivers, therapy staff, and everyone in between work so hard and always go the extra mile to make sure residents are comfortable, safe, and cared fo…”

★★★★★Luciano Montoya · 2026-05-29 · via Google

“Golden Heights Healthcare truly stands out. The staff is exceptional, professional, compassionate, and always welcoming to residents and families alike. The environment feels warm and supportive, and the facility is consistently clean and well maintained, both inside and out. The location is also very convenient, just off the freeway and within five minutes of the nearest hospital, which provides …”

★★★★★Elizabeth Maximo · 2026-05-31 · via Google

“My loved one had a wonderful experience with Golden Heights in Daly City. The facility was very clean, and the staff showed such compassion and respect toward my family throughout their stay. I also loved seeing the special Mother’s Day celebration they put together—it was a sweet and thoughtful gesture that meant a lot. Highly recommend.”

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Ownership & corporate history

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Prior operators & transfers
Corporate network & affiliates
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Owners' other facilities
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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