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American River Center

3900 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael, CA 956089164816455WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(134 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
99
certified

How American River Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.90 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.74 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
36.0%
CA average
36.7%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.90 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 10, 2025
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 10, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 6 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Sacramento County 65+
230,399
14.6% of county
County Population
1,579,211
Sacramento County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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American River Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Carmichael, California with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1991. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
96.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 13, 1991
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Sacramento
Last Inspection
Apr 10, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
58.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 10, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Aug 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Jun 14, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jun 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0626Potential for Harm

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Survey: Apr 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0887Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.46 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.90 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.66 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.0%
RN Turnover
29.4%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BQ OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 1, 2021
9560 PICO LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2021
BOLD QUAIL HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2021
NEWGEN LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2021
PICO AR LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2021
ROBIN, AARON5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2021
TRESS, AVROHOM5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2021
SHAW, PAMELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2021
SHAW, PAMELAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for American River Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
American River Center
Carmichael, CACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Eskaton Village Care Center
Carmichael, CA2,640 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Whitney Oaks Care Center
Carmichael, CA3,696 ftAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
College Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Sacramento, CA1.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $9,814
Mission Carmichael Healthcare Center
Carmichael, CA1.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Mountain Manor Senior Residence
Carmichael, CA1.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $38,855
River Pointe Post-Acute
Carmichael, CA1.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $9,870
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
American River Center
Carmichael, CA · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Eskaton Village Care Center
Carmichael, CA
2,640 ft4/54/51/5None recorded
Whitney Oaks Care Center
Carmichael, CA
3,696 ft3/52/53/5None recorded
College Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Sacramento, CA
1.1 mi3/53/54/5$9,814
Mission Carmichael Healthcare Center
Carmichael, CA
1.1 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Mountain Manor Senior Residence
Carmichael, CA
1.7 mi1/52/51/5$38,855
River Pointe Post-Acute
Carmichael, CA
1.8 mi1/52/51/5$9,870

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for American River Center?▾
American River Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does American River Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). American River Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has American River Center had any health inspection violations?▾
American River Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 10, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at American River Center?▾
American River Center provides 3.90 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours, 0.70 LPN hours, and 2.46 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.0%.
How many beds does American River Center have?▾
American River Center has 99 certified beds with an average of 96.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 98% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near American River Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 5 in Carmichael. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about American River Center?▾
On Google Maps, American River Center has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 134 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Genesis Healthcare

This chain operates 185 facilities. View all →