About Vita Bella Elderly Care - Assisted Living Facility
Vita Bella Elderly Care - Assisted Living Facility sits on a quiet, private property at 6700 Sun River Drive in Sacramento, where the staff work hard to create a friendly and welcoming place for older adults, and you'll find a small, peaceful community with room for up to six residents, so it's easy to get to know everyone, and it never feels too crowded or loud. Residents can choose between studio or semi-private rooms, and some rooms have kitchenettes, and the prices depend on how much help people need. The home has a modern Spanish revival style and areas where people can relax, like a big living room with soft chairs and a central fireplace or a patio for fresh air, and there are parks, restaurants, and shopping nearby for outings and errands.
Staff offer 24-hour care and handle things like dressing, bathing, meals, transfers, medication management, and help for residents with chronic conditions like diabetes or dementia, and everyone's care plan matches their needs personally. There's always a focus on safety, independence, and comfort with supervision and assistance whenever needed, and staff train each month in dementia care, medication, and emergencies. Vita Bella holds a verified license that gets checked two times a year, so things stay up to standard. Family members get regular updates about their loved ones, so no one's left wondering.
Daily life includes nutritious meals that chefs and meal planners put together from good ingredients, and meals work with any dietary needs, which they serve in a pleasant dining area. The staff keep the place clean, handle laundry, and run errands, and they'll set up rides to medical appointments. There's a routine of activities like yoga, games, wine tasting, lifelong learning, cooking classes, outings, and karaoke that keep people active and social, and regular clubs and events help everyone find friends, and memory care residents get specialized care plans, activities with visual cues, and routines that help with thinking skills. Vita Bella supports hospice care when needed, and there's help for walking, incontinence, or higher medical needs if they come up.
In this small, close-knit setting, staff know those they care for and focus on comfort, happiness, and well-being, always aiming to support each resident's independence while offering help with everyday tasks whenever it's needed.
People often ask...
Vita Bella Elderly Care - Assisted Living Facility offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,717 per month.
Vita Bella Elderly Care - Assisted Living Facility offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.
There are 7 photos of Vita Bella Elderly Care - Assisted Living Facility on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 4082 73rd St, Sacramento, CA, 95820.
Yes, Vita Bella Elderly Care - Assisted Living Facility 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
45
Inspections
46
Type A Citations
7
Type B Citations
5
Years of reports
15 Feb 2024
15 Feb 2024
Verified that all staff fingerprint clearances were current and linked to the site. Observed updated room assignments with a non-ambulatory resident in a two-bed room and an ambulatory resident in another room, and noted that a fire door had been installed and a revised building sketch reflecting it was required.
21 Nov 2024
21 Nov 2024
Issued an immediate exclusion order against a staff member, barring any involvement here. Interviewed a caregiver on site while the administrator was contacted by phone.
31 May 2024
31 May 2024
Found no evidence to support the allegations that staff handled residents in a rough manner, yelled at residents, forced a resident to sleep early, or inappropriately disciplined residents. Interviews with staff, residents, a visiting RN, and an ombudsman, plus direct observations, indicated staff were friendly, respectful, and attentive to residents' needs.
30 May 2024
30 May 2024
Found no deficiencies after an unannounced collateral visit, with resident records reviewed and staff interviewed.
17 Nov 2020
17 Nov 2020
Reviewed COMP II by telephone, confirming understanding of Title 22 requirements and related responsibilities. Covered operation, staff and applicant qualifications, program policies including abuse, admissions, medication management, and incident reporting to CCL, grievances and community resources, physical plant and food service, and required documents such as criminal record clearance, health screening, fire clearance, First Aid/CPR, administrator certificate, financial verification, pre-licensing inspection, compliance history, and control of property.
17 Sept 2024
17 Sept 2024
Identified an AWOL incident where a resident left the premises unsupervised after turning off the front door alarm, and staff were unaware until a family member reported the resident at a hospital. Also noted the front door alarm was not in good repair.
§ 1569.312(a)
02 Jun 2025
02 Jun 2025
Identified non-compliance with regulatory requirements due to missing or incomplete resident records for several residents. Observed overall safety measures and staff records to be current, with medications reviewed as accurate and cleaning supplies stored securely.
§ 9058
§ 87506
30 Jan 2025
30 Jan 2025
Identified multiple compliance concerns at the site, including care supervision, administrator duties, reporting requirements, medication administration, fire clearance, occupancy limits, and resident assessments.
§ 9111
09 Jan 2023
09 Jan 2023
Found no deficiencies identified from an unannounced annual visit; observed a safe home with proper screening, posted infection control signs, locked medications and cleaning supplies, adequate food, functioning safety devices, and complete staff and resident records.
30 Jan 2024
30 Jan 2024
Found that a non-ambulatory resident remained in bedroom #5, a room licensed for ambulatory residents, creating an occupancy issue. Noted that a related fire clearance matter remained unresolved and the administrator did not communicate an extension.
§ 87204(a)
09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024
Identified noncompliance with fire clearance due to occupancy in a bedroom beyond the approved limit. Found incomplete medication administration records with an unrecorded Lipitor 40 mg dose and a pill discrepancy, plus a hot water temperature of 100.1 degrees Fahrenheit, while other safety measures were in place.
§ 87202(a)(1)
§ 87465(a)(4)
01 Dec 2021
01 Dec 2021
Found eight residents present, including one on hospice, with three new admissions; one resident had died earlier in the month, another relocated, and another hospitalized after a stroke with vomiting and diarrhea but Covid negative. Observed medications stored locked, residents engaged in activities, staff vaccinated, and the site appeared safe inside and out with fire drills every six months; incident reports existed but had not been faxed or emailed to the office.
17 Nov 2022
17 Nov 2022
Found that a resident’s mobility needs were not addressed in a timely manner, including the lift device not being replaced and medical attention not sought, which left the resident bedridden for about three months. Also noted that home health services had ended and there was no physical therapy order on file.
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
§ 87465(a)(2)
26 Apr 2022
26 Apr 2022
Identified that an unannounced case management visit resulted in an immediate exclusion order for a staff member from all facilities. The administrator was informed of this exclusion.
14 Apr 2021
14 Apr 2021
Found the allegation that visitors were not screened and that staff and residents were not wearing masks at the site. Observed hand sanitizer and a sign-in sheet at the entrance.
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22 Dec 2020
22 Dec 2020
Found compliance with Title 22 requirements, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, proper furnishings, sanitary bathrooms, and hot water at 105°F, along with adequate food storage and secured toxins and medications; safety systems such as detectors, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit were ready. The applicant completed pre-licensing and Component III, and the application is pending final review.
06 Jan 2022
06 Jan 2022
Found no health or safety concerns at the home; there were no signs of COVID-19 among residents or staff in the last 10 days and entry screening was in place. Found temperature at 72°F, hot water at 106°F, adequate food stock, medications and cleaning supplies secured, rooms and common areas sanitary, and fire safety devices up to date.
06 Aug 2021
06 Aug 2021
Identified multiple safety and care deficiencies, including medication not stored or logged properly and residents not receiving prescribed medications, and a dirty kitchen with pests and unlabeled food. Also noted hazardous living conditions, such as a backyard in disrepair with broken furniture, missing smoke detectors in dining and kitchen areas, hot water temperature outside the required range, a resident in urine, and no Covid-19 testing for staff or residents.
§ 87413(a)(1)
§ 87555(b)(7)
§ 87555(b)(26)
§ 87555(b)(27)
§ 87309(a)
§ 87309(b)
§ 87555(b)(28)
§ 87616(b)(1)
28 Jan 2025
28 Jan 2025
Found no deficiencies after an unannounced annual inspection of the site, with clean, well-maintained spaces, proper safety features, and complete medication and resident and staff records. Staff background checks were fingerprint-cleared and linked to the site.
10 Nov 2022
10 Nov 2022
Identified a bedridden resident not moved for about three months, with records showing bedbound status, and no fire clearance for bedridden residents; civil penalties were assessed for lack of basic care and fire safety deficiencies.
§ 87204(b)
§ 87464(f)
§ 87202(a)(2)
12 Aug 2024
12 Aug 2024
Found three previously cited deficiencies remained uncleared by their due dates, and no letters documenting the issues were issued to the licensee.
§ 87411(a)
§ 87465(a)(4)
§ 87405(d)
06 Aug 2021
06 Aug 2021
Identified that a staff member assigned to overnight shifts had not been fingerprint cleared to work. Appeal rights were printed and given to the administrator.
§ 87355(b)
01 Dec 2021
01 Dec 2021
Investigated a post-licensing visit and found eight residents present, including one on hospice, with three new admissions, plus a resident who had died earlier this month, another relocated, and another hospitalized after a stroke. Noted that incident reports were not faxed or emailed during the visit; one staff member was present; residents were engaged in activities; bedrooms and kitchen were in good condition; medications were stored securely; and fire drills occurred every six months.
12 Aug 2024
12 Aug 2024
Found insufficient evidence to determine the allegation that a resident sustained an unexplained injury while in care.
06 Aug 2021
06 Aug 2021
Found that the allegation that a resident made a false statement about staff care was unfounded.
12 Aug 2024
12 Aug 2024
Identified that a resident who could not leave unassisted was transported to a medical appointment without any staff supervision. Found that staff arranged the transportation and no staff attended the appointment.
§ 1569.312(a)
24 Jun 2024
24 Jun 2024
Investigated allegations that staff did not dispense medications as prescribed and did not assist a resident with medical appointments or supervise the resident. Found incomplete MARs with missing initials and medication discrepancies, and that a staff member arranged transportation for a medical appointment without on-site supervision.
§ 87411(a)
§ 87465(a)(4)
§ 87405(d)
17 Sept 2024
17 Sept 2024
Identified absence of supervision resulting in a resident leaving unsupervised, leading to a citation and civil penalty.
§ 1569.312(a)
12 Aug 2024
12 Aug 2024
Found deficiencies were not corrected as required by the Department of Social Services.
§ 87411(a)
§ 87405(d)
§ 87465(a)(4)
24 Jun 2024
24 Jun 2024
Found that staff did not dispense medications as prescribed and did not properly supervise residents attending medical appointments.
§ 87411(a)
§ 87465(a)(4)
§ 87405(d)
31 May 2024
31 May 2024
Found no evidence to support allegations of staff mishandling residents, yelling at residents, forcing residents to sleep early, or inappropriately disciplining residents in care.
30 May 2024
30 May 2024
Reviewed resident records and conducted interviews. No deficiencies cited.
15 Feb 2024
15 Feb 2024
Identified deficiency was rectified within the specified timeframe.
30 Jan 2024
30 Jan 2024
Confirmed deficiencies found during the inspection have not been corrected.
§ 87204(a)
09 Jan 2024
09 Jan 2024
Identified deficiencies were found during the inspection, resulting in a civil penalty being assessed.
§ 87465(a)(4)
§ 87202(a)(1)
09 Jan 2023
09 Jan 2023
Conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, found no health or safety concerns, and requested updated documents for review by February 6, 2023.
17 Nov 2022
17 Nov 2022
Confirmed the facility did not seek timely medical attention or provide necessary equipment for a bedridden resident, resulting in inadequate mobility care.
§ 87465(a)(2)
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
10 Nov 2022
10 Nov 2022
Identified deficiencies in fire safety and basic care services during an unannounced visit. A civil penalty was assessed for each deficiency found.
§ 87204(b)
§ 87464(f)
§ 87202(a)(2)
26 Apr 2022
26 Apr 2022
Excluded staff member prohibited from returning to facility following unannounced visit by Licensing Program Analyst.
06 Jan 2022
06 Jan 2022
Confirmed no COVID-19 cases, up-to-date safety measures, and compliance with regulations during the visit.
01 Dec 2021
01 Dec 2021
Toured facility, observed residents engaged in activities, staff vaccinated. Bedrooms, kitchen, medication storage, physical plant in good condition. Conducts fire drills every 6 months.
06 Aug 2021
06 Aug 2021
Identified multiple deficiencies in medication storage, cleanliness, and maintenance during an unannounced inspection. Residents reported not receiving proper care and medications as needed.
§ 87555(b)(27)
§ 87309(a)
§ 87555(b)(7)
§ 87413(a)(1)
§ 87309(b)
§ 87555(b)(28)
§ 87616(b)(1)
§ 87555(b)(26)
14 Apr 2021
14 Apr 2021
Identified deficiencies in COVID-19 precautions and visitor screening at the facility during a recent visit. Mitigation plan revisions requested within one week.
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22 Dec 2020
22 Dec 2020
Inspection found compliance with regulations, including proper resident accommodations, food supply, medication storage, and safety measures in place. Application is pending final approval.
17 Nov 2020
17 Nov 2020
Reviewed the facility's operation, staff qualifications, program policies, physical plant, and application documents during a telephone call with the applicant/administrator.
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