Carmichael, CA

American River Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3900 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael, CA

(916) 481-6455

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

99

Certified beds

Average residents

96

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Genesis Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1991-03-13

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.65

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.81

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.51

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.70

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

59%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

42%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.1
2.3
1.2 pts better
1.9
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.6
0.1 pts worse
1.8
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
98.2%
1.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
1.6%
0.1 pts better
3.3%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
6.8%
5.5 pts better
11.4%
10.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.7%
4.1%
2.4 pts better
5.4%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 9.0%
13.7%
4.7 pts better
19.6%
10.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.2%
14.2%
10 pts better
16.7%
12.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 12.6%
11.0%
1.6 pts worse
16.3%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 3.3%
10.7%
7.4 pts better
14.9%
11.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.7%
1.0%
0.3 pts better
1.0%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
1.2%
0.7 pts worse
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 7.7%
10.9%
3.2 pts better
19.8%
12.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.5%
4.7%
1.2 pts better
5.1%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.3%
94.0%
3.3 pts better
81.7%
15.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 16.0%
11.2%
4.8 pts worse
12.0%
4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
1.5%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
1.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.6%
93.2%
4.4 pts better
79.7%
17.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 27.8%
23.2%
4.6 pts worse
23.9%
3.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-10 · Fire 2025-01-10

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-22 · Fire 2024-03-22

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-03-25 · Fire 2022-03-25

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-01-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-01-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-01-22

C · Minimal harm 2025-01-10

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-01-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-22

K342 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Corrected 2024-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-22

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-22

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2024-04-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-22

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-04-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-04-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-04-07

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-10

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-01

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-14

F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-11

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-16

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-18

F626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-22

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-22

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-04-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-22

F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-22

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-23

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-23

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2022-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2022-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2022-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-25

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-04-13

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Bq Operations Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 19 facilities 2020-02-01
9560 Pico LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 40 facilities 2020-02-01
Bold Quail Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2020-02-01
Fc Gen Operations Investment LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 13 facilities 2020-02-01
Fishman, Steven

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 161 facilities 2020-02-01
Gen Bq Jv Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 19 facilities 2020-02-01
Gen Operations I LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 183 facilities 2020-02-01
Gen Operations Ii LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 183 facilities 2020-02-01
Genesis Healthcare Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 180 facilities 2020-02-01
Genesis Healthcare LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 181 facilities 2020-02-01
Genesis Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 169 facilities 2020-02-01
Ghc Jv Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 21 facilities 2020-02-01
Hccf Management Group Xi LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 184 facilities 2020-02-01
Newgen LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 23 facilities 2020-02-01
Pico Ar LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 40 facilities 2020-02-01
Robin, Aaron

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 42 facilities 2020-02-01
Robin, Aaron

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 42 facilities 2020-02-01
Sun Healthcare Group Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 174 facilities 2020-02-01
Sundance Rehabilitation Holdco Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 163 facilities 2020-02-01
Tress, Avrohom

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 42 facilities 2020-02-01
Tress, Avrohom

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 42 facilities 2020-02-01
Welltower Op LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 197 facilities 2020-02-01
Whitman, Arnold

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 170 facilities 2020-02-01
Zac Properties Xi LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 175 facilities 2020-02-01
Zhou, Tianziang

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2024-07-23

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