American River Center

3900 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael CA, 95608

Resident Review Score
8.2
|
Loved
Starting price

$8,967

For this area
$$$
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American River Center is a nursing home in Carmichael, CA, with 99 certified beds. American River Center is a senior care company operated by Genesis HealthCare. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. American River Center offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. American River Center offers vision and dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $8,967 and range up to $8,973 per month. The average price in the community is $8,970, which is more than the average cost of $5,411 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.9 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.5 hours with licensed nurses (0.4 by an RN and 1.0 by an LPN) and 2.4 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

To ensure the safety of all residents, the facility provides an emergency call system. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 12 hospitals within 25 miles of American River Center. The two closest hospitals are Mercy San Juan Medical Center, which is 2.6 miles away, and Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento, which is 3.9 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 5. The quality rating for this facility is 3 and the staff rating is 3.

Some of the key amenities available at American River Center are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(916) 481-6455

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Pricing for American River Center

$5,411Avg. Local Starting Price
American River Center$8,967

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,899
  • In Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto$5,411
  • In CA$5,583

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Resident Review Score
8.2
|
Loved
#2 in Carmichael, CA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved15
Loved1
Good1
Average0
Below Average4

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has undergone significant improvements, noted by multiple visitors and family members of patients, highlighting the remarkable changes in leadership and staff engagement. Positive remarks frequently praised the genuine care and attention provided by the facility's personnel, often mentioning the transformation in management and the resulting betterment in patient care. Several reviewers appreciated the warm and kind environment, noting visible enhancements in the overall atmosphere, making tough situations bearable for their loved ones. The dedication and professionalism of the staff were highlighted, with specific commendations for their efforts to provide top-notch care and facilitate recoveries. The efforts to maintain cleanliness and organization did not go unnoticed, contributing to a more positive experience for the patients and their families.
However, amidst the commendations, there were critical observations concerning the state of the facility and challenges with staffing levels, particularly highlighted by one reviewer who expressed frustration over the handling of a relative's admission during a stressful time, citing the facility as short-staffed and raising concerns about timely access to medications. Another review pointed out the physical condition of the building, suggesting that it could benefit from some updates, even though this did not detract from the high level of care provided. Despite these critiques, the feedback regarding the improvement in patient care, staff responsiveness, and overall positive changes within the facility was overwhelming, suggesting a trend towards betterment.
In summary, the community has made commendable strides in enhancing the quality of care and the environment for its patients. The staff's dedication to improving patient experiences and outcomes plays a pivotal role in the facility's positive reception. Although there were some concerns regarding physical aspects of the community and occasional operational hiccups, the prevailing sentiment among reviewers was one of gratitude and satisfaction with the care their loved ones received.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

American River Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

99
103.3

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

4
3.3

Local Avg

health inspection

4
2.9

Local Avg

quality

3
4.1

Local Avg

staff

3
3.1

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

3
6.5

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
0.8

Local Avg

fines

0
2.7

Local Avg

amount of fines

$0
$21,928

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.7

Local Avg

total nurse hours

4
4.1

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

4
3.8

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.4

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

46
49.9

Local Avg

registered nurses

56
52.7

Local Avg

administrators who left

2
0.9

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    AMERICAN RIVER CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Federal Provider Number

    555450

  • Provider SSA county code

    440

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    March 13, 1991

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    Yes

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

American River Center

Outdoor Areas
Activity Center
Clubs & Communities

Complaints

0 Penalties Imposed

$0 In Fines Imposed

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Fines Imposed

12 Total Deficiencies Reported

3 Total Incidents Reported

4 Total Complaints Reported

5 Health Complaint Deficiencies

8 Health Standard Deficiencies

Accommodations

Wifi

Cable TV

Central Air Conditioning

Housekeeping

Outdoor Areas

Occupancy

69 Current Occupants

99 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 03/13/1991

Care

Dental Care

Dialysis

Hearing Care

Hospice

Laundry / Dry Cleaning

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pain Management

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Vision Care

Safety

Emergency Call System

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Crestwood Psychiatric Health Facility-Carmichael

4741 Engle Road

Distance: 1.0 miles

Heritage Oaks Hospital

4250 Auburn Blvd.

Distance: 1.6 miles

Mercy San Juan Hospital

6501 Coyle Avenue

Distance: 2.6 miles

Churches

The Church On Cypress

5709 Cypress Avenue, Carmichael

Distance: 0.3 miles

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

4145 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael

Distance: 0.3 miles

New Apostolic Church Carmichael

3620 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael

Distance: 0.4 miles

Resident Review Score
5.5
|
Good
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