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American River Center
3900 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
American River Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Carmichael, California, certified for 99 beds and caring for about 97 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 6, 11 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 24.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 36.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sacramento Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 50 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.2 | 44.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.0% | 34.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (37 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Apr 2026, 10 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×9 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jun 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 16 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 22 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.0%, RNs 29.4%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Sunbridge Brittany Rehabilitation Center Llc. Chain: Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bq Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/01/2021 |
| Bold Quail Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/01/2021 |
| Newgen LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/01/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Sacramento County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acc Care Center | Sacramento | 99 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 45 | 45.5 | $24K | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Advanced Health Care of Sacramento | Sacramento | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 65.0 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| City Creek Post Acute | Sacramento | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 39.4 | $22K | 8 May 2025 |
| Manzanita Healthcare Center | Carmichael | 99 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 46 | 46.5 | — | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Sherwood Healthcare Center | Sacramento | 62 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 21.0 | — | 9 May 2025 |
| University Post-Acute Rehab | Sacramento | 59 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 44.1 | — | 22 May 2025 |
| Woodside Healthcare Center | Sacramento | 58 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 36.2 | — | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Citrus Heights Post Acute | Citrus Heights | 162 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 21.0 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
All 37 facilities in Sacramento County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has American River Center been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has American River Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at American River Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates American River Center?
It is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bq Operations Holdings LLC, Bold Quail Holdings LLC and Newgen LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was American River Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.