Pricing ranges from
    $3,795 – 4,695/month

    Courtyard Terrace

    3408 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, CA, 95825
    4.6 · 8 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Outstanding staff rundown facility disappointing

    The staff were outstanding - compassionate, attentive, and respectful, and they supported my mom with dignity through her final days. Sadly the building felt rundown and poorly maintained (dirty, cramped rooms, shared bathrooms, limited/crowded activities), so overall value is low and I wouldn't recommend it unless exceptional caregivers are your only priority.

    Pricing

    $3,795+/moSemi-privateMemory Care
    $4,695+/moSuiteMemory Care

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.63 · 8 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      3.5
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Caring, compassionate staff
    • Attentive and informative caregivers
    • Strong dementia care expertise
    • Supportive end-of-life and transition care
    • Respectful treatment preserving resident dignity
    • Proactive monitoring and prompt incident reporting
    • Family-owned, second-generation leadership and legacy
    • Skilled clinical teams who follow care plans and practices
    • High praise and personal recommendations from families
    • Helpful and friendly administration and staff
    • Loving, fun, and kind caregiver interactions
    • Some reports of well-maintained community spaces

    Cons

    • Poor cleanliness reported
    • Rundown appearance and visible maintenance needs
    • Building upkeep and repairs needed
    • Cramped living quarters
    • Shared bathrooms and low-end accommodations
    • Limited and overcrowded activities
    • Perception of poor value or not recommended by some
    • Inconsistent conditions across reviews/locations

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is strongly mixed but centers on two clear themes: consistently high praise for the staff and direct caregiving, and significant concerns about facilities, cleanliness, and amenities. A large proportion of reviewers emphasize exceptional personal care — caregivers are described repeatedly as caring, loving, attentive, informative, and respectful. Multiple family members report that staff supported residents through transitions and end-of-life care with dignity and kindness, and several comments convey emotional gratitude (for example, staff "taking care of my mom until she passed" and allowing her to enjoy her remaining time). There are repeated, specific commendations for dementia care, proactive monitoring, prompt incident reporting, and a skilled clinical team that follows care plans. The facility is also described in some comments as family-owned with a legacy of good care and second-generation leadership, which reviewers associate with continuity and a strong care culture.

    Contrasting sharply with the praise for people and care processes are recurring complaints about the physical plant and program amenities. Multiple summaries mention dirty conditions, a rundown appearance, and the need for upkeep and repairs, suggesting that at least some parts of the community are not well maintained. Specific practical concerns include cramped living quarters, shared bathrooms, and generally low-end accommodations; these factors contribute to comments about poor value and explicit statements of not recommending the community. Activities are another recurring weak point in the reviews: programming is described as limited and crowded, indicating either inadequate activity staffing, insufficient space, or programming that does not scale to resident demand. These facility- and amenity-related issues create a tension in the reviews: families trust the caregivers but are dissatisfied with the physical environment and lifestyle offerings.

    Management and operations show mixed signals. On the positive side, reviewers note proactive behaviors such as prompt incident reporting and adherence to care plans, and several remarks praise administrators and staff interaction. The family-owned, second-generation identity is highlighted as a positive factor associated with a "legacy of great care." However, the presence of both glowing comments about well-maintained communities and stark reports of dirty, rundown conditions implies inconsistency: either conditions vary between buildings/units, or maintenance standards have changed over time or across shifts. This inconsistency is important for prospective residents to probe further.

    There is limited direct information about dining in these summaries; reviewers do not discuss meals, food quality, or dining service in a recurring way. Given the strong focus on personal care and the competing reports on physical condition, the absence of dining commentary means prospective families should ask targeted questions and request a meal visit when evaluating the community.

    Patterns and practical implications: if you prioritize compassionate, person-centered caregiving — including dementia expertise and strong end-of-life support — these reviews suggest the staff at this community are a major strength. If, however, living conditions, private bathrooms, spacious accommodations, and robust, uncrowded activity programming are priorities, the reviews raise red flags that should prompt careful on-site inspection. Because of the apparent variability, prospective residents or families should request a tour at different times of day, ask to see the specific unit(s) available, review maintenance logs, inquire about staffing levels for activities and housekeeping, and get references from current families. Additionally, confirm how management addresses maintenance requests and cleanliness issues so you can gauge whether the operational weaknesses noted in some reviews are being actively corrected.

    In short: the caregiving culture and staff compassion are consistently praised and appear to be the community's defining strengths. Physical plant, housekeeping, accommodation quality, and activity sufficiency are the principal concerns and are described strongly enough in several reviews to warrant scrutiny. Prospective residents will need to weigh the excellent hands-on care against the possibility of lower-end accommodations and limited programming, and should perform careful, time-aware visits and direct inquiries to reconcile the mixed reports.

    Location

    Map showing location of Courtyard Terrace

    About Courtyard Terrace

    Courtyard Terrace sits in the Arden-Arcade area and offers a calm, secure place for seniors who need assisted living or memory care, and it's operated by CiminoCare, which is known for having staff who've worked there for many years-some over 18-and who meet strict state guidelines for senior care. The facility holds a California state license, number 347001078, and has 40 licensed beds for residents, who can choose between private studios or semi-private rooms-prices are about $4,095 for a private room and $3,095 for shared-and the place charges a $500 community fee and $900 for those who need higher care, with other fees based on the level of care each person needs. People at Courtyard Terrace get help with daily living like dressing, bathing, and medication management, and the community provides 24-hour supervision, a call system for help anytime, and a secured property with bracelets and alarms, which especially helps people with memory problems who might wander, and the memory care section sits in its own separate building, designed for those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, so they can have support and activities that fit their needs both inside the community and on trips out.

    Staff at Courtyard Terrace know how to help with all kinds of care needs-they can assist with one-person or two-person transfers and use mechanical lifts if somebody needs it, and they look after people who have diabetes, offering insulin injections and blood sugar checks, though they can't do sliding scale insulin, and while they accept residents who manage their own incontinence, they can't handle more complex cases. The facility supports residents with major behavior issues and those needing various levels of care, including long-term, respite, or hospice care, letting people stay as their care needs change, which helps families worry less. The community dining room serves three meals a day, and whether someone wants to join movie night, take part in resident-led activities, or spend time in the garden or library, there are things to do both indoors and out. Residents can also use walking paths or join activities aimed to keep their minds and bodies active-these are suited for people at any stage of memory loss. Courtyard Terrace has transportation services, parking, weekly housekeeping, maintenance, and all utilities paid except for phone service, seeking to make things as easy as possible for those living there. Staff speak several languages-including Spanish, Russian, and Filipino-which helps people feel understood, and the community always tries to make things accessible for folks who might have hearing, vision, or mobility challenges. The facility gets steady ratings from families and review services, with a 4.0 rating based on public reviews and a 9.9 from Seniorly, and it runs with the goal of being dependable and safe for seniors, offering peace of mind for families who need help caring for a loved one who's living with age, disability, or dementia.

    People often ask...

    State of California Inspection Reports

    10

    Inspections

    2

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    6

    Years of reports

    14 Aug 2024
    Identified deficiencies in hygiene practices, labeling of food items, and availability of soap and paper towels in bathrooms during the inspection.
    • § 87555(b)(8)
    • § 87705(g)
    • § 87307(a)(3)
    06 Aug 2024
    Investigated the allegation of a resident sustaining an unexplained injury while in care; insufficient evidence found to confirm or deny the claim. No deficiencies identified during the visit.
    22 Mar 2024
    Identified an elopement incident involving a resident who left the facility unassisted. Deficiencies in staff response and prevention strategies were noted.
    • § 87705(c)(4)
    04 Dec 2023
    Found cleanliness, activities, and hygiene needs were met, but allegations regarding resident care could not be proven.
    06 Sept 2023
    Determined the allegation that residents had unsupervised access to medications was unfounded, with medications observed securely locked and inaccessible.
    24 Jul 2023
    Inspection found no deficiencies during the visit.
    02 Aug 2022
    Inspection on August 2, 2022 found no deficiencies and the facility was in compliance with regulations.
    23 Jul 2021
    Inspection found the facility to be clean, well-maintained, and in compliance with safety regulations.
    16 Oct 2019
    Confirmed an allegation and provided an amended version of the complaint documentation during the case management visit.
    15 Aug 2019
    Reviewed findings showed that an allegation of unqualified staff dispensing medication was not supported, as evidence did not prove the claim.

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