Atria El Camino Gardens sits in a spot where seniors can pick from independent living, assisted living, supportive living, and memory care, and the place has these Life Guidance® memory care services that help people living with Alzheimer's or other dementias, with dedicated staff on-site day and night to help with things like medication, showering, dressing, and even bringing folks to activities or meals if they need it, and each apartment has an emergency call system so someone always knows if you need help. The community has several types of apartments, from studios to one-bedrooms and companions, and some have kitchens, walk-in showers, and even patios or balconies, and everyone gets daily housekeeping, laundry services, apartment maintenance, and chef-prepared meals, which you can eat with friends in dining areas with nice tables, or at the Anytime Café, or even at local restaurants with the community shuttle service that takes people around the area for errands or outings.
There's a full-time director who plans events and activities, and the Engage Life® program has a big calendar with things like art classes, games, morning exercise, educational programs, movies, and a Social Series of monthly events so there's always something to do, plus a well-stocked library with comfy spots for reading or talking and movie theater, billiards, a craft room, garden courtyards, walking paths, patios, a salon and barber shop, worship services, and Wi-Fi for staying connected. Outdoor spaces have landscaping, cozy seating, and fireplaces, and the main lobby is welcoming with a fireplace and piano, so residents and their guests feel at home, and there's a fitness program and wellness center to encourage daily activity, while pet-friendly rules let many residents bring their furry friends.
The staff includes licensed nurses who do regular care plans for each resident, making sure health needs are matched to the right support, whether it's just a little help now and then or more regular assistance with daily routines, and the on-site skilled nursing means even those with higher care needs have support close at hand; for folks who need a break from home care or caregivers, respite options are available short-term. Atria El Camino Gardens has received awards based on reviews from residents and families, including for dining, activities, wellness, and an overall friendly atmosphere, and the staff have a reputation for being kind and helpful, which adds to the sense of community. Options for monthly, all-inclusive rent-no big buy-in fees here-make it less stressful if someone's thinking about joining, and with things like local transportation, secure memory care areas to help prevent wandering, and easy access features for all apartments, the building's designed to make life easier and safer. The Memory Care neighborhood is expanding and being updated, so those needing special care get even more attention, and there's also home care service with aides who can help with daily companionship and non-medical support for those living at home. Seniors can find options here-whether wanting active, independent living, needing a bit more help with days, or living with dementia-and the focus is on comfort, safety, good meals, daily connection, and support when it's needed most.
People often ask...
Atria El Camino Gardens offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,495 per month.
Atria El Camino Gardens offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and board and care.
There are 11 photos of Atria El Camino Gardens on Mirador.
Yes, Atria El Camino Gardens allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 2426 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, CA, 95608.
Yes, Atria El Camino Gardens offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
62
Inspections
6
Type A Citations
6
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
20 Sept 2024
20 Sept 2024
Reviewed a death report and conducted a case management visit to gather information.
29 Aug 2024
29 Aug 2024
Found the allegation that staff were not meeting resident needs to be unfounded, as interviews and file reviews indicated proper response times and resident satisfaction with assistance provided.
22 May 2024
22 May 2024
Confirmed compliance with all stipulations and orders during the visit.
01 May 2024
01 May 2024
Interviews and file review revealed that the allegations of illegal eviction and failure to provide resident records were unfounded.
14 Mar 2024
14 Mar 2024
Confirmed that the allegation regarding the temperature in a resident's room was unfounded.
14 Mar 2024
14 Mar 2024
Confirmed facility compliance with stipulations and orders during recent visit.
14 Mar 2024
14 Mar 2024
Determined that the allegation about not allowing a resident to leave was unfounded, as interviews revealed the resident was simply asked to sign out as part of a standard safety protocol and later chose not to leave.
13 Mar 2024
13 Mar 2024
Confirmed that allegations related to temperature control in resident rooms were unfounded.
05 Jan 2024
05 Jan 2024
Found that staff did follow proper eviction procedures.
30 Nov 2023
30 Nov 2023
No deficiencies observed during the visit and the family visitation dispute was discussed.
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
LPAs conducted a visit to discuss incident reports submitted by the facility, including emotional distress, medication handling, and a resident's death. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
LPAs conducted a visit to the facility and found it to be in compliance with the Stipulation and Order.
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
LPAs completed a inspection and found no violations during the visit.
11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023
Investigated allegations regarding unsanitary conditions, pest presence, and moldy food and determined them to be false or without reasonable basis. Allegations concerning improper handwashing procedures lacked sufficient evidence to prove a violation.
04 May 2023
04 May 2023
Confirmed interference with resident mail/packages allegation was unfounded. Financial abuse allegation was unsubstantiated.
04 May 2023
04 May 2023
Investigated an allegation of staff handling a resident roughly, found it unfounded due to lack of evidence and the resident's admission of being disrespectful. Conducted an exit interview with the Executive Director to discuss findings and inform of appeal rights.
04 May 2023
04 May 2023
Investigated an allegation that records were tampered with to increase a resident's rent and found it unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
24 Mar 2023
24 Mar 2023
Reviewed a complaint alleging overcharging of a resident; charges were observed to align with the admission agreement, though a disputed service charge was later credited back. Determined that due to a safety risk incident, additional supervision and consequent charges were invoked per the terms of the agreement, with insufficient evidence to prove the allegation of overcharging.
24 Mar 2023
24 Mar 2023
Confirmed mismanagement of residents' medications and unsubstantiated claims of threats towards residents. No evidence found for allegations of records withholding, undignified treatment, improper documentation to physicians, or false claims.
§ 87465(a)(4)
24 Mar 2023
24 Mar 2023
Identified deficiency in providing timely written notice of change in care level to resident during inspection.
§ 1569.657(a)
24 Mar 2023
24 Mar 2023
Inspection confirmed facility met cleanliness and repair standards, staff responded promptly to alert buttons, adequate staff-to-resident ratio, and ongoing staff training.
24 Mar 2023
24 Mar 2023
Determined that the allegation of a resident not receiving a refund for unnecessary charges was unfounded, as the resident had been credited for a charge related to medication services not received.
02 Mar 2023
02 Mar 2023
Confirmed staff wore masks and conducted response testing during COVID-19 outbreak. Allegation of lack of precautions for COVID-19 was unfounded.
02 Mar 2023
02 Mar 2023
Investigated allegations that staff interfered with residents' sleep; found insufficient evidence to support claims, as some residents reported sleep disturbances that were resolved after communication with staff.
08 Feb 2023
08 Feb 2023
Found no evidence to support the allegation of improper handling of packages containing medications at the facility.
29 Oct 2022
29 Oct 2022
Reviewed: Facility clean and in good repair, alert button logs timely, sufficient staff numbers for resident care tasks, monthly staff training conducted.
29 Oct 2022
29 Oct 2022
Confirmed no health, safety, or personal rights violations during inspection.
24 Aug 2022
24 Aug 2022
Confirmed deficiency regarding lack of resident signature on the Secured Environment Addendum.
§ 1569.698
24 Aug 2022
24 Aug 2022
Found Visitor's Right Violation Due to Lack of Authorization
§ 87468.1(a)(11)
16 Jun 2022
16 Jun 2022
Confirmed multiple incidents of residents falling and being sent out for medical evaluation, with no deficiencies cited during inspection.
16 Jun 2022
16 Jun 2022
Determined that the allegation about a resident being improperly denied the ability to self-manage medications was false, as the resident could not adequately identify or understand the medications and related issues, as required by state regulations and facility policy.
08 Jun 2022
08 Jun 2022
Reviewed finding on 06/08/2022 meeting, stipulation agreement adopted on 6/1/2022 with limitations and conditions for the probation period ending on 6/1/2024. Licensees agree to comply with terms and operate the facility in substantial compliance with regulations. Monitor will be increased by CCLD.
17 May 2022
17 May 2022
Confirmed that a resident left the facility and staff were unaware, leading to a substantiated complaint. However, claims that staff failed to notify the family or call emergency services when the resident left could not be fully substantiated, as procedures for reporting the incident to law enforcement were eventually followed.
§ 87705(c)(4)
17 May 2022
17 May 2022
Reviewed allegations regarding inadequate assistance with showering and restroom needs, with findings showing a lack of evidence to support claims of insufficient staff response times.
17 May 2022
17 May 2022
Confirmed complaints regarding staffing levels and food service quality were investigated and found unsubstantiated.
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Confirmed unfounded allegation of improper billing regarding a resident's level of care and associated costs.
30 Mar 2022
30 Mar 2022
Reviewed work orders, interviewed residents and staff, and examined invoices regarding water leakage in an apartment unit and found the allegation to be unsubstantiated.
11 Mar 2022
11 Mar 2022
Found no deficiencies during the case management inspection following a medication incident report received.
24 Feb 2022
24 Feb 2022
Confirmed no deficiencies during inspection.
23 Nov 2021
23 Nov 2021
Confirmed no deficiencies during the case management visit.
04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021
Confirmed incident where a resident left the community without assistance, prompting changes to notification procedures for future incidents. No deficiencies noted during the visit.
29 Oct 2021
29 Oct 2021
Discussed history of citations, complaints, and penalties. Staffing and oversight improvement agreed upon.
27 Oct 2021
27 Oct 2021
Inspection found no immediate issues.
27 Oct 2021
27 Oct 2021
Identified deficiencies were cited due to missing documentation in regards to a termination notice. No COVID cases were reported during the visit.
§ 87224
27 Oct 2021
27 Oct 2021
Confirmed unlawful eviction allegation unfounded based on interviews and records reviewed.
30 Aug 2021
30 Aug 2021
Confirmed neglect of a resident due to staff not responding to emergency call button in a timely manner, resulting in the resident's death. Civil penalty of $14,500 issued.
19 Aug 2021
19 Aug 2021
Confirmed compliance with posting licensing reports and disclosure to new residents following a legal matter. No deficiencies cited.
11 Aug 2021
11 Aug 2021
Confirmed immediate exclusion letter delivered to staff and interviews conducted with residents.
06 Aug 2021
06 Aug 2021
Confirmed abuse of residents by staff members through cold showers and verbal threats.
§ 87468.1(a)(3)
26 Jul 2021
26 Jul 2021
Confirmed that staff did not ensure resident was taken to doctor appointments, resident was charged for services not provided, staff did not allow resident to smoke, and resident was left unsupervised while smoking.
§ 87464(d)
§ 87468.2(a)6
§ 87464(d)
18 Jun 2021
18 Jun 2021
Reviewed allegation of inappropriate behavior towards resident with dementia, found to be unsubstantiated after interviews, documentation review, and training verification.
23 Apr 2021
23 Apr 2021
Contacted facility regarding visitation policies, reviewed plan and CCLD guidelines. No deficiencies cited.
30 Jun 2020
30 Jun 2020
Found allegations of improper cleaning in resident rooms to be unsubstantiated after interviews and inspections. No deficiencies cited.
19 May 2020
19 May 2020
Investigated and found the allegation that residents were made to stay in their rooms to be unfounded, with no complaints from interviewed residents about precautionary measures taken due to COVID-19.
08 Apr 2020
08 Apr 2020
Confirmed inadequate staffing led to delayed response to resident's emergency call button, resulting in a resident's death.
§ 87411(a)
§ 87468.2(a)(8)
03 Feb 2020
03 Feb 2020
Confirmed that individual associated with facility not allowed to work or reside there; requested disassociation from facility.
15 Jan 2020
15 Jan 2020
No deficiencies were cited during the inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analysts on 1/15/2020.
08 Jan 2020
08 Jan 2020
Investigators found that the allegation regarding clean drinking water for a resident was unfounded after conducting interviews, inspections, and reviewing documentation.
26 Dec 2019
26 Dec 2019
Identified incident reported, care plan meeting conducted, no further incidents reported.
21 Nov 2019
21 Nov 2019
Reviewed incident reports of resident falls, no serious injuries reported, care plans in place for interventions and monitoring during meal times.
22 Oct 2019
22 Oct 2019
Conducted an unannounced case management visit to verify the termination of a former employee, who was found to no longer be working at the facility.
04 Oct 2019
04 Oct 2019
Reviewed records, facilities, and staff; all found in compliance with regulations. No deficiencies identified.