Placer Starcare

    6814 Camborne Way, Rocklin, CA 95677
    • Assisted Living

    Warm, professional, home-like quality care

    I placed my mother here and have been very pleased. The staff are professional, genuinely kind and attentive, and management tailors care to her needs. The home-like facility is clean, bright, peaceful and well-appointed, with great meals, a lovely backyard and 24-hour caregivers (owner is an RN). Billing was transparent with no hidden charges, and extras like in-house pharmacy and dog-friendly policies add convenience. Overall a reassuring, high-quality, small-community experience I'd recommend.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.83·(12)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Small, home-like environment
    • Hands-on, attentive caregiving staff
    • Personalized 1:1 activity programs
    • Dog-friendly policy
    • In-house pharmacy with medication delivery
    • Three home-cooked meals daily
    • High-quality, varied dining options
    • Clean, well-maintained interiors
    • Well-appointed outdoor patio and backyard
    • Owner is a registered nurse and accessible management
    • 24-hour on-site staffing
    • Memory-care 2:1 staff-to-resident ratio
    • Transparent, reasonable billing
    • Accurate and updated care plans
    • Management receptive to family input
    • Welcoming atmosphere with cheerful residents
    • Compassionate, patient caregivers
    • Guest meal availability

    Cons

    • Limited scale and program variety due to small census
    • New community operations may still be maturing
    • Limited on-site specialized clinical and therapy services
    • Reliance on owner-led management structure
    • Smaller staff pool with less long-tenure diversity

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviewers describe the facility as a small, home-like residence that emphasizes individualized attention and a warm atmosphere. Families consistently highlight compassionate, patient caregivers and a hands-on approach to daily care. The presence of an owner who is a registered nurse, 24-hour staffing, and an explicit 2:1 staff-to-resident ratio in memory care were cited as contributors to perceived care quality and family confidence.

    Care and staff: The caregiving team is repeatedly characterized as attentive, gentle, and knowledgeable about residents' changing needs. Reviewers note individualized care plans, accurate documentation, and staff responsiveness, which families say provides peace of mind. Comments about staff being relatively young but experienced suggest an energetic workforce; management is described as receptive to suggestions and capable of adjusting care as needs change.

    Dining and activities: Dining is a clear strength in the reviews. Residents receive three home-cooked meals daily with a variety of high-quality options and availability of guest meals. Activity programming appears to favor one-on-one engagement and individualized activities, which reviewers found appropriate for residents preferring personalized attention rather than large-group programming.

    Facilities and environment: The physical environment is described as clean, spacious, and well-appointed, with plenty of natural light and a pleasant outdoor patio/backyard. The facility is portrayed as having a home-like feel rather than an institutional atmosphere, which many families found comforting. Practical conveniences such as an in-house pharmacy and dog-friendly policy were noted as positive additions.

    Management and operations: Management is depicted as accessible and transparent, particularly around billing and care adjustments. Reviewers appreciated clear billing practices and an absence of upcharging. At the same time, several operational characteristics suggest potential trade-offs: the small census and the facility's relative newness may limit the breadth of programs and specialized on-site therapy services. The owner-led model and a smaller staff pool can be strengths for continuity, but they may also concentrate operational responsibility and reduce long-tenure staff diversity.

    Who this may suit: The facility appears well suited to prospective residents and families seeking a clean, intimate, home-like setting with high-touch, individualized care and reliable meal service. Prospective residents who require extensive specialized therapies or a broad array of large-group programming should confirm availability of those services. Visitors should also consider that a newer, smaller community can offer personalized attention but may still be refining some operational systems.

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    Location

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    Placer Starcare is located at 6814 Camborne Way, Rocklin, CA, 95677.

    About Placer Starcare

    Placer Starcare is a licensed Residential Care Elderly facility in Rocklin, California, with six beds and a home-like setting. The owner, Damiana Balas-Irimescu, oversees care with an emphasis on providing a safe and comfortable place for seniors, including those who need memory care for Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. The staff helps with daily activities, personal care, and medication management, and there's support for residents who need assistance with diabetic care, incontinence care, and higher acuity needs. Licensed professionals supervise care and can adjust plans as needs change, with staff always available to help, no matter the time of day or night.

    The facility's living options include private bedrooms, a semi-private master bedroom, and a spot for a couple-all fully furnished for comfort. Each living area has air-conditioning, internet, cable TV, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms, making it easy for residents to feel at home. For meals, staff prepares and serves food, and families will find options that consider different diets such as gluten-free, no-sugar, vegan, and kosher, plus there's cooked-to-order choices and organic ingredients used.

    Placer Starcare keeps things simple for seniors by handling cooking, cleaning, and laundry, and provides transportation for doctor visits and activities, both on-site and off-site, like art classes, trivia, stretching, gardening, and live music. Residents can spend time in garden beds or open outdoor areas with their cats or dogs, since pets are allowed.

    Security systems are in place to keep everyone safe, and the facility meets state and local government requirements for residential care. While the BBB gives an A+ rating, the facility isn't BBB accredited. Staff guides families through long-term care choices and connects them with local advisors if needed. Placer Starcare doesn't take Medicare unless certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and families need to check payment options.

    The goal at Placer Starcare is to give seniors a steady, supportive home where they get the care and attention they need, and families know someone is always looking out for their loved ones, in a small, familiar setting that values comfort and routine.

    People often ask...

    Placer Starcare offers assisted living.

    There are 29 photos of Placer Starcare on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 6814 Camborne Way, Rocklin, CA 95677.

    No, Placer Starcare does not offer 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.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number312700425
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseePLACER MEDCARE SENIOR LIVING
    EffectiveMay 22nd, 2019
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    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    13 Apr 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited during the evaluation. All required resident and staff paperwork was present and safety measures were in place.
    08 Apr 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies cited during the annual review of the care home.
    19 Mar 2024Inspection
    Found no health or safety violations and noted that areas toured were clean and well organized, with PPE supplies and a fully stocked first aid kit.
    31 May 2023Inspection
    Observed no health or safety deficiencies; the home was clean, well organized, with adequate food storage, locked toxins, a locked medication area, and functioning smoke/CO detectors.
    28 Apr 2022Inspection
    Found infection control measures in place and in substantial compliance; no deficiencies cited.
    24 May 2021Inspection
    Found no deficiencies or safety concerns noted during the visit.

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