Vita Bella Elderly Care III sits in a quiet Sacramento neighborhood at 6700 Sun River Drive, and folks will notice it's got a calm, home-like feel that doesn't look much like a big institution at all, since it's a smaller board and care home with up to six residents, all sharing living spaces and enjoying meals together in a community dining room, and the staff there help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, and moving around for those who need it. The place does offer different types of support, so residents can get help with daily activities or take part in specialized memory care if they have Alzheimer's or another type of dementia, and the memory care program uses routines, visual cues, and memory-focused activities to make life easier for folks who get confused. The staff is trained for dementia care and takes a personalized approach, with care plans updated regularly and extra attention for high health needs, and there's always someone around 24 hours a day for supervision and support. Families who need a break can use respite care services for short stays, and everyone gets healthy meals each day that can be changed for special diets like diabetes or allergies. The building's got furnished bedrooms, wheelchair access, and safety measures like emergency alert systems, and the residents can spend time in cozy common areas with a fireplace, relax on the outdoor patio, or join in social activities like community outings, movie nights, cooking classes, trivia, or even wine tasting and yoga if they want. Vita Bella Elderly Care III is licensed for long-term senior care, sticks to state rules, does regular training for its workers, and stays in touch with families through weekly updates, so people will find a secure and supportive setting whether they need assisted living, board and care, or focused memory care. There are no prices listed yet, but tours are available for those curious about the place or wanting to see what daily life looks like there, and there are photos to help people decide if it suits them. The setting is small and personal, more like a family than a facility, and it gives seniors a place to live with as much independence as possible while still getting the help they need.
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Vita Bella Elderly Care III offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.
There are 16 photos of Vita Bella Elderly Care III on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 6700 Sun River Dr, Sacramento, CA, 95828.
Yes, Vita Bella Elderly Care III 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
48
Inspections
15
Type A Citations
24
Type B Citations
3
Years of reports
26 Oct 2023
26 Oct 2023
Investigated findings showed that the licensee did not follow its plan of operations and moved two live-in staff into resident room #4 and later into staff room #10 without department approval. Observed unsecured cleaning products in common areas, missing required documents in resident files, and failures to report unusual incident reports to the department, while residents stated they did not know who the administrator was and that the administrator was rarely present.
§ 87405(a)
§ 87208(a)(7)
§ 87211(a)(1)
§ 87506(a)
§ 87309(a)
19 May 2023
19 May 2023
Identified multiple safety hazards and regulatory noncompliance at this site, including an unsafe exit gate left locked with a glass piece nearby, exposed wires by the fireplace, a removed vinyl enclosure creating tripping hazards, and a damaged outdoor fire pit with loose bricks. Identified incomplete resident and staff records, two staff not properly associated to the site, and inaccurate resident paperwork, with two civil penalties proposed for safety and staffing issues.
§ 87412(c)(1)
§ 87506(a)
§ 87411(g)
§ 87202
§ 87208(a)
§ 87303
§ 87405(d)(2)
24 Mar 2025
24 Mar 2025
Found that staff restrained a resident in a wheelchair by using a belt without a physician's order or consent.
§ 87608(a)(3)
06 Feb 2023
06 Feb 2023
Identified multiple safety and maintenance issues needing correction. The applicant did not pass pre-licensing today, and a follow-up visit is planned.
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
Determined the allegation that staff drugged residents’ food or drinks was unsubstantiated. Interviews and records showed no evidence of drugging, and a hospital test suggesting methamphetamine may have been a false positive due to prescribed medication, with the resident denying any drugging.
06 Jun 2023
06 Jun 2023
Found that all previously cited deficiencies were cleared and deadlines were met, with all staff background checks fingerprint-cleared.
01 Dec 2022
01 Dec 2022
Identified layout changes requiring Fire Department clearance, including converting several bedrooms and adding an entrance door. Noted corrections such as repairing windows, exterior gate, ramp for wheelchair access, canopy, gutter, and an electrical cover plate, and that a new STD 850 submission would be required.
16 Nov 2022
16 Nov 2022
Identified that the applicant did not pass the pre-licensing component today and that the site lacks a signal system, with a follow-up visit scheduled for Monday, 21, 2022.
26 Sept 2023
26 Sept 2023
Found that an emergency exit gate was locked and the fire extinguisher had not been serviced since 09/21/2023, with staff advised that exits must not be locked and the extinguisher needed re-service. Conducted an exit interview and reviewed staff background clearances, finding all required fingerprint clearances were on file.
§ 87202
§ 87202(a)
21 Nov 2023
21 Nov 2023
Found no evidence that staff caused injury to a resident in care. Residents interviewed said they felt safe and did not witness any harm, and staff denied pushing or injuring anyone.
23 Apr 2025
23 Apr 2025
Investigated the allegation that timely medical attention was not sought for a resident; found unsubstantiated that care was delayed, as staff followed protocol and emergency services were summoned, with evaluation the next day.
10 Jan 2024
10 Jan 2024
Found no deficiencies; safety systems, food supplies, medications, and staff and resident records were in order, and background checks were verified.
16 May 2024
16 May 2024
Determined there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged incident of a resident sexually assaulting another resident occurred, based on interviews with staff and residents.
09 Feb 2023
09 Feb 2023
Verified that all required corrections were completed and that the applicant passed the pre-licensing phase, and will notify the licensing authority of the outcome.
05 Mar 2024
05 Mar 2024
Found no deficiencies; 12 residents were present with 2 staff on site, and medications, sharp objects, and toxins were kept inaccessible. Eight residents were interviewed and reported no concerns, common areas and beds were clean, and the kitchen had adequate food supplies.
18 Sept 2024
18 Sept 2024
Identified that incident reports were not consistently reported to the department as required, with several records lacking proof of filing or transmission.
Determined that the administrator did not spend a sufficient number of hours on site, as staff and residents described infrequent visits and schedules not aligning with reported hours.
§ 87211(a)(1)
§ 87405(a)
§ 87405(a)
30 Jan 2024
30 Jan 2024
Found the previously cited deficiency cleared and the training materials reviewed. All required caregiver background checks for staff and others were fingerprint cleared.
11 Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024
Found all four allegations UNSUBSTANTIATED after interviews with residents and staff and review of records; residents and staff denied the allegations and records supported their denials. No deficiencies cited.
21 Nov 2024
21 Nov 2024
Investigated an incident where a resident choked on food during a meal and died, with staff performing the Heimlich maneuver, calling emergency services, and administering CPR. Found that staff were aware the resident could not eat independently and that meals were prepared in small pieces and fed by staff; there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged neglect occurred.
30 Jan 2025
30 Jan 2025
Identified multiple compliance concerns at the facility, including basic care and supervision, administrator qualifications and accountability, reporting requirements, incidental medical and dental care (medication administration), fire clearance and facility sketch submissions, capacity and non-ambulatory status, background clearances for volunteers, and building maintenance issues.
§ 9111
27 Nov 2024
27 Nov 2024
Identified that a resident’s feeding needs were not updated in the care plan after hospital guidance for a soft diet and small, bite-sized pieces, despite staff awareness of the resident’s tendency to eat too quickly. Found an un-cleared volunteer assisting and shadowing staff, and an immediate exclusion order issued for a staff member, with a census of nine.
24 Oct 2023
24 Oct 2023
Found no evidence to support the pest and odor allegations; residents reported no pests or odors, and follow-up observations showed no issues. Identified medication handling deficiencies, including incomplete MAR entries, incorrect central storage/destruction records, and mismatches between start dates and pharmacy data.
§ 87465(a)(4)
04 Mar 2025
04 Mar 2025
Confirmed two previously noted deficiencies were cleared and no other issues were observed at the site.
02 Feb 2023
02 Feb 2023
Identified several safety and maintenance issues during a pre-licensing review, including cracked windows, an unsecured outside ramp, and ongoing floor work in several rooms. Found that the applicant did not pass the pre-licensing step today, and an exit interview was conducted.
20 Feb 2025
20 Feb 2025
Found safety and records deficiencies, including a kitchen knife and toxic substances accessible to residents, call pendants not audible to summon staff, hot water at 111.2 degrees Fahrenheit, and incomplete resident and staff files. Noted several required administrative documents were incomplete.
§ 87309(a)
§ 87303(i)(1)
11 Oct 2022
11 Oct 2022
Verified the identities of the applicant and administrator and confirmed their understanding of regulatory requirements during COMP II, and obtained LIC 809 with photo ID. Confirmed understanding of operation, admission policies, staffing and training, restricted health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.
21 Nov 2024
21 Nov 2024
Found that a resident’s hospital-recommended diet changes and need for small-piece foods were not updated in the care plan or communicated to the physician, even though staff were aware of the needs. Observed a volunteer with no clearance working in the home and an immediate exclusion order issued for a staff member.
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
Found two previously cited deficiencies cleared; staff were informed.
13 Nov 2023
13 Nov 2023
Found one deficiency not cleared by the due date and no POC letter was issued. Four other deficiencies were cleared by their due dates, but overall not in compliance with regulations.
§ 87465(a)(4)
16 May 2024
16 May 2024
Investigated the allegation that one resident sexually assaulted another and found no evidence to support that the incident occurred. Interviews with staff and residents did not confirm any such assault.
11 Apr 2024
11 Apr 2024
Investigated allegations about staff mismanaging medications, not meeting incontinence needs, not treating residents with dignity, and making medications accessible; found insufficient evidence to support any of these claims.
05 Mar 2024
05 Mar 2024
Found residents engaging in regular activities with no safety concerns, and observed the facility to be clean, well-maintained, and properly stocked with food and supplies; staff interaction with residents was reported as satisfactory.
30 Jan 2024
30 Jan 2024
Reviewed staff training records and criminal background checks, and confirmed that previously identified deficiencies related to training documentation had been addressed during the visit. No additional violations were observed.
10 Jan 2024
10 Jan 2024
Performed a thorough inspection confirming the physical environment, safety measures, documentation, and staff compliance, with no deficiencies noted.
21 Nov 2023
21 Nov 2023
Found no evidence to support that staff caused injury to the resident in care, as residents and staff interviews did not indicate any such harm or witnessing of abuse.
13 Nov 2023
13 Nov 2023
Reviewed compliance with licensing requirements, noting that certain deficiencies identified in October remained uncorrected past their deadlines while others were resolved; an administrator's non-compliance also persisted.
§ 87465(a)(4)
26 Oct 2023
26 Oct 2023
Identified violations related to staff moving into resident rooms without approval, unsecure cleaning supplies accessible to residents, incomplete resident records, inconsistent administrator presence, and failure to properly report incidents, all in violation of regulatory requirements.
§ 87208(a)(7)
§ 87405(a)
§ 87506(a)
§ 87211(a)(1)
§ 87309(a)
24 Oct 2023
24 Oct 2023
Found that residents had no concern or witness of pests or odors in the facility, but staff mishandled resident medications, with discrepancies noted in medication records and administration practices.
§ 87465(a)(4)
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
Investigated the allegation that staff drugged residents' food or drinks, reviewed medical tests, and interviewed residents and staff; found no evidence to support that residents were drugged.
26 Sept 2023
26 Sept 2023
Identified that the emergency exit gate was locked and the fire extinguisher was overdue for servicing, with staff's criminal background checks verified as current.
§ 87202(a)
§ 87202
06 Jun 2023
06 Jun 2023
Reviewed compliance with licensing requirements, confirmed all previously cited deficiencies were corrected and documentation submitted timely.
19 May 2023
19 May 2023
Identified multiple safety violations, including broken gates, hazards in outdoor areas, and incomplete staff and resident records, resulting in civil penalties and noting non-compliance with licensing and fire regulations.
§ 87411(g)
§ 87208(a)
§ 87303
§ 87412(c)(1)
§ 87506(a)
§ 87405(d)(2)
§ 87202
09 Feb 2023
09 Feb 2023
Confirmed all required safety and accessibility corrections were completed, allowing the pre-licensing process to proceed successfully.
06 Feb 2023
06 Feb 2023
Found several safety and maintenance issues, including broken windows, damaged ramps, exposed wiring, and fallen debris, requiring correction before licensing can be finalized.
02 Feb 2023
02 Feb 2023
Identified several safety and repair issues in the facility, including cracked windows, unsecured ramps, and ongoing floor repairs, during a follow-up pre-licensing inspection.
01 Dec 2022
01 Dec 2022
Reviewed modifications to the facility's layout and noted necessary repairs and updates needed before licensing. The applicant did not pass the pre-licensing process on this visit.
16 Nov 2022
16 Nov 2022
Found that an announced visit was conducted to assess compliance with licensing regulations; the applicant did not pass the pre-licensing step today and a follow-up visit is scheduled.
11 Oct 2022
11 Oct 2022
Confirmed the applicant and administrator completed a telephone interview verifying their understanding of California regulations for operating a residential care facility for the elderly, including policies on admissions, staffing, emergency preparedness, and reporting requirements.
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