GOLDEN HEIGHTS HEALTHCARE – DALY CITY, CA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Golden Heights Healthcare

35 ESCUELA DRIVE, Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 755-9515
102 beds
All Daly City facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
69.17
Score /100
#8683
National Rank

#8683
of 14703 facilities
National
41.0% position
#871
of 1162 in CA
State Rank
#11
of 14 in San Mateo
County Rank
#2
of 3 in Daly City
City Rank
#2
of 3 in ZIP 94015
ZIP Rank






About Golden Heights HealthcareGolden Heights Healthcare is located at 35 Escuela Drive, Daly City, CA, reachable at (650) 755-9515. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 102.0 certified beds and serves an average of 98 residents per day. It is part of the Golden Snf Operations network (7 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1968-09-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Golden Heights Healthcare

Address

35 Escuela Drive, Daly City, CA 94015

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 102 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: GOLDEN SNF OPERATIONS

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 7 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
69.17
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#8683 of 14703 nationally – #871 of 1162 in California

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Golden Heights Healthcare is a strong choice for families in the Daly City, CA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

2 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightGolden Heights Healthcare currently provides 4 hours 1 minute of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 49 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 43.8% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 1 minute
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 29 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours43 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours49 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 40 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours34 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 7 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $17,549. 25 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 64.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#8,683
of 14,703
National
Bottom 41%
#871
CA State
Bottom 25% in CA
#11
of 14
️ San Mateo County
#11 of 14
#2
of 3
️ Daly City
#2 of 3
#2
of 3
ZIP 94015
#2 of 3

Nationally, Golden Heights Healthcare ranks 8683rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 871st out of 1,162 nursing homes. In Daly City, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,731 nationally and RN hours rank #3,482 nationally (#201 in CA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CA State Rank Note
2022 4.61 #1,870 / 14,703 #262 / 1,162 Top 25%
2023 3.41 #8,642 / 14,703 #1,016 / 1,162 Below average
2024 4.00 #4,245 / 14,703 #667 / 1,162 Above average
2025 4.17 #3,598 / 14,703 #544 / 1,162 Top 25%
2026 4.01 #4,731 / 14,703 #832 / 1,162 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CA State Rank Note
2022 0.98 #2,207 / 14,703 #127 / 1,162 Top 25%
2023 0.70 #4,618 / 14,703 #206 / 1,162 Above average
2024 0.58 #6,490 / 14,703 #311 / 1,162 Above average
2025 0.70 #4,735 / 14,703 #236 / 1,162 Above average
2026 0.82 #3,482 / 14,703 #201 / 1,162 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Golden Heights Healthcare is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1968-09-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (650) 755-9515 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Golden Heights Healthcare holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 69.2/100, placing it #8683 of 14703 facilities nationally and #871 of 1162 in California. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Golden Heights Healthcare receives a reported average of 4 hours 1 minute of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 49 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 43 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 29 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 40 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 43.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 7 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $17,549. 25 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 64.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Golden Heights Healthcare ranks 8683rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 871st out of 1,162 nursing homes. In Daly City, it ranks 2nd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,731 nationally and RN hours rank #3,482 nationally (#201 in CA). Our composite quality score of 69.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Daly City, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/california/daly-city/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

35 ESCUELA DRIVE, Daly City, CA 94015
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LLC
Legal Name

GOLDEN HEIGHTS OPERATIONS LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 102
Average Residents / Day 98 (97% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County San Mateo County, CA
City Daly City, CA
ZIP Code 94015
Approved Since September 1, 1968
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 055968
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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