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Sacramento County · Nursing homes

Nursing homes in Sacramento County, CA: 2026 ratings, staffing and Medi-Cal

Sacramento County has 37 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 3,915 beds. Their average CMS overall rating is 3.3 out of 5 stars, against 3.2 for California. 36 are certified to take Medi-Cal, 7 hold 5 stars, 2 hold 1 star, and 13 carry the CMS abuse citation flag (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).

The quick answer

How many homes
37 Medicare-certified nursing homes, 3,915 beds in total.
How they rate
Average 3.3 stars, at or above the California average of 3.2. 7 homes hold 5 stars and 2 hold 1 star.
Medi-Cal
36 of 37 (97%) are certified to bill Medi-Cal. 1 are Medicare-only, typically short rehab stays.
Red flags
13 homes carry the CMS abuse citation flag, and 1 is in the CMS Special Focus program for persistent problems.

Sacramento County nursing homes at a glance

Sacramento County has 37 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 3,915 beds. Their average CMS overall rating is 3.3 out of 5 stars, against 3.2 for California. 36 are certified to take Medi-Cal, 7 hold 5 stars, 2 hold 1 star, and 13 carry the CMS abuse citation flag (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).

Sacramento County draws families from across Northern California, including Bay Area families looking for more availability. Ratings vary a lot between homes a few miles apart, so compare the inspection and staffing stars, not just the overall number.

How to read the ratings before you call

Every rating on this page comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies nursing homes. CMS gives each home an overall rating and three underlying ones. Read them in this order:

  1. Inspections. What state inspectors found on site and in complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to game and the closest thing to a direct look at care.
  2. Staffing. How much nursing time residents get. The list shows the reported nurse hours per resident per day, so you can compare homes directly.
  3. Quality measures. Resident outcomes such as falls, pressure injuries and rehospitalizations, reported by the home.

Then look at the flags: an abuse citation, a place in the CMS Special Focus program for persistent problems, or federal fines in the last three years. Any of these is a reason to open the full inspection report, linked under each home, before you go further.

Every nursing home in Sacramento County

All 37 homes, sorted by CMS overall rating. Filter for Medi-Cal, for 4 and 5 stars, or by city. Data: CMS provider file processed September 1, 2026, retrieved October 11, 2026. A listing is not a recommendation, and a rating is not a guarantee: ratings describe past inspections and reported data, and only the home can tell you whether it has a bed and can meet your parent’s needs.

Showing 37 of 37 nursing homes in Sacramento County

  1. ACC Care Center

    7801 Rush River Drive, Sacramento 95831 · (916) 393-9020

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    5.4 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    99
    Last inspection
    Sep 2025, 13 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal6 federal fines in 3 years

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  2. Advanced Health Care of Sacramento

    1411 Expo Parkway, Sacramento 95815 · (916) 758-6300

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    6.1 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    40
    Last inspection
    Jul 2025, 6 deficiencies

    Not certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  3. City Creek Post Acute

    6248 66th Avenue, Sacramento 95823 · (916) 392-4440

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.1 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    99
    Last inspection
    Oct 2024, 6 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal1 federal fine in 3 years

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  4. Manzanita Healthcare Center

    5318 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael 95608 · (916) 331-8513

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.8 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    99
    Last inspection
    Apr 2026, 7 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  5. Sherwood Healthcare Center

    4700 Elvas Ave, Sacramento 95819 · (916) 454-5752

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.0 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    62
    Last inspection
    May 2025, 9 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  6. University Post-Acute Rehab

    2120 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento 95817 · (916) 452-6631

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.5 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    59
    Last inspection
    May 2025, 8 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  7. Woodside Healthcare Center

    2240 Northrop Ave, Sacramento 95825 · (916) 927-9300

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.4 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    58
    Last inspection
    Nov 2024, 9 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  8. American River Center

    3900 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael 95608 · (916) 481-6455

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    3.9 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    99
    Last inspection
    Apr 2026, 7 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  9. Citrus Heights Post Acute

    7807 Uplands Way, Citrus Heights 95610 · (916) 967-2929

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.2 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    162
    Last inspection
    Apr 2026, 10 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  10. Eskaton Village Care Center

    3939 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael 95608 · (916) 974-2060

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    not reported
    Beds
    35
    Last inspection
    Mar 2026, 9 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  11. Folsom Care Center

    510 Mill Street, Folsom 95630 · (916) 985-3641

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.7 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    99
    Last inspection
    Apr 2026, 17 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  12. Gramercy Court

    2200 Gramercy Drive, Sacramento 95825 · (916) 482-2200

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.2 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    120
    Last inspection
    Dec 2025, 10 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuse

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  13. McKinley Park Care Center

    3700 H Street, Sacramento 95816 · (916) 452-3592

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    3.8 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    86
    Last inspection
    Jan 2026, 17 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  14. Sacramento Post-Acute

    5255 Hemlock Street, Sacramento 95841 · (916) 331-4590

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.7 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    99
    Last inspection
    Feb 2026, 12 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  15. Saylor Lane Healthcare Center

    3500 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento 95816 · (916) 457-3500

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.1 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    42
    Last inspection
    May 2025, 13 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  16. Arden Park Post Acute

    3400 Alta Arden Expressway, Sacramento 95825 · (916) 481-5500

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    3.8 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    177
    Last inspection
    Mar 2026, 12 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuse2 federal fines in 3 years

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  17. Asbury Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    2257 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Sacramento 95825 · (916) 649-2000

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.4 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    139
    Last inspection
    Mar 2026, 12 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  18. Bridgewood Post Acute

    5901 Lemon Hill Avenue, Sacramento 95824 · (916) 383-2741

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.6 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    49
    Last inspection
    Jun 2025, 12 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuse

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  19. Bruceville Terrace - D/P SNF of Methodist Hospital

    8151 Bruceville Road, Sacramento 95823 · (916) 423-6000

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    5.1 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    171
    Last inspection
    May 2026, 9 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuseInside a hospital

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  20. Cedarwood Post Acute

    1090 Rio Lane, Sacramento 95822 · (916) 446-2506

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    not reported
    Beds
    51
    Last inspection
    Jun 2026, 14 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  21. College Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    4635 College Oak Drive, Sacramento 95841 · (916) 481-7434

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.3 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    120
    Last inspection
    Apr 2026, 8 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal1 federal fine in 3 years

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  22. Elk Grove Post Acute

    9461 Batey Avenue, Elk Grove 95624 · (916) 685-9525

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    3.8 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    136
    Last inspection
    May 2026, 24 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuse1 federal fine in 3 years

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  23. Fair Oaks Healthcare Center

    11300 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks 95628 · (916) 965-4663

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.4 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    149
    Last inspection
    Feb 2026, 20 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal1 federal fine in 3 years

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  24. Greenhaven Healthcare Center

    455 Florin Road, Sacramento 95831 · (916) 393-2550

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.2 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    148
    Last inspection
    Feb 2026, 20 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuse

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  25. Mid-Town Oaks Post-Acute

    2600 L Street, Sacramento 95816 · (916) 321-9440

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.1 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    100
    Last inspection
    Dec 2025, 19 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  26. Mission Carmichael Healthcare Center

    3630 Mission Avenue, Carmichael 95608 · (916) 488-1580

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.0 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    135
    Last inspection
    May 2026, 14 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  27. Pioneer House

    415 P Street, Sacramento 95814 · (916) 442-4906

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.1 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    50
    Last inspection
    Dec 2025, 13 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuse

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  28. Whitney Oaks Care Center

    3529 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael 95608 · (916) 488-8601

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.0 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    126
    Last inspection
    May 2025, 22 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  29. Capital Post Acute

    6821 24th Street, Sacramento 95822 · (916) 391-6011

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.1 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    121
    Last inspection
    Feb 2026, 17 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuse

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  30. Casa Coloma Health Care Center

    10410 Coloma Rd, Rancho Cordova 95670 · (916) 363-4843

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.2 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    138
    Last inspection
    Apr 2026, 18 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  31. Double Tree Post Acute Care Center

    7400 24th Street, Sacramento 95822 · (916) 422-4825

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.1 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    122
    Last inspection
    Jan 2026, 13 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuse1 federal fine in 3 years

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  32. North Pointe Care Center

    500 Jessie Avenue, Sacramento 95838 · (916) 922-7177

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    3.7 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    161
    Last inspection
    Jan 2026, 22 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuse1 federal fine in 3 years

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  33. River Pointe Post-Acute

    6041 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael 95608 · (916) 483-8103

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    4.4 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    112
    Last inspection
    Mar 2026, 22 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuse1 federal fine in 3 years

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  34. Windsor Care Center of Sacramento

    501 Jessie Avenue, Sacramento 95838 · (916) 922-8855

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    not reported
    Beds
    128
    Last inspection
    Dec 2024, 15 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  35. Mountain Manor Senior Residence

    6101 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael 95608 · (916) 488-7211

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    not reported
    Beds
    47
    Last inspection
    Apr 2025, 16 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-Cal3 federal fines in 3 years

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  36. River City Post Acute

    2540 Carmichael Way, Carmichael 95608 · (916) 482-0465

    Inspections
    Staffing
    Quality
    Nurse time
    3.5 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    178
    Last inspection
    Mar 2026, 34 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuse

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

  37. Rancho Seco Care Center

    Overall: not rated

    144 F Street, Galt 95632 · (209) 745-1537

    Inspections
    Inspections: not rated
    Staffing
    Staffing: not rated
    Quality
    Quality measures: not rated
    Nurse time
    4.2 hrs per resident a day
    Beds
    99
    Last inspection
    Jul 2026, 12 deficiencies

    Certified for Medi-CalCited for abuseCMS Special Focus Facility2 federal fines in 3 years

    Full inspection report on Medicare Care Compare

Questions to ask a Sacramento County nursing home on the first call

  1. Do you have a bed now, and is it a Medicare bed, a Medi-Cal bed, or private pay?
  2. If my parent comes in on Medicare for rehab and then needs to stay, can they keep the same bed once Medi-Cal takes over?
  3. What were the findings on your last state inspection, and what changed afterwards?
  4. How many residents does one nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  5. How long have your director of nursing and administrator been here?
  6. Can we visit at different times of day, including a weekend?

When a nursing home is not the answer

A nursing home is for people who need nursing care around the clock. Many families arrive here after a hospital stay and later find that assisted living, memory care, or care at home fits better once rehab is done. If your parent may qualify for Medi-Cal, the Assisted Living Waiver and IHSS can pay for care outside a nursing home.

Source: CMS Provider Information file, processed September 1, 2026. We refresh this page when CMS publishes new data. The CMS file is the source of truth; if a listing looks wrong, check the home’s Care Compare page. Download the full California file (CSV).

Related guides and next steps

This guide explains program rules and county-specific contacts, not legal advice. California Care Compass does not place referrals on county or planning pages.

Common questions

7 entries

How many nursing homes are in Sacramento County?

37 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with 3,915 certified beds, according to the CMS provider file processed September 1, 2026. Every one is listed on this page with its CMS ratings.

Which nursing homes in Sacramento County take Medi-Cal?

36 of the 37 homes are certified to bill Medi-Cal (Medicaid). Use the "Takes Medi-Cal" filter in the list. Certification means the home can accept Medi-Cal payment; it does not mean a Medi-Cal bed is open today, so ask when you call.

What is the best-rated nursing home in Sacramento County?

7 homes in Sacramento County hold an overall 5-star CMS rating. Sort the list by overall rating, then compare the inspection and staffing stars underneath, because two homes with the same overall rating can look very different on inspections. We do not rank homes ourselves; the ratings are CMS's.

What does the abuse icon mean?

CMS shows it when a home was cited for abuse or neglect at the level of actual harm in its most recent inspection cycle, or at the level of potential harm in both of its two most recent cycles. It is a reason to read the inspection report before you go further, and to ask the home directly what changed.

How are the star ratings worked out?

CMS gives every certified nursing home one overall rating and three separate ratings: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The inspection rating comes from on-site state surveys and complaint investigations, the staffing rating from the nurse hours the home reports, and the quality rating from resident outcomes. The full method is in the CMS Five-Star technical guide, linked in the sources.

Will Medicare pay for a nursing home?

Medicare covers a limited stay of skilled nursing or rehab, generally after a qualifying hospital stay and only while daily skilled care is needed. It does not pay for long-term custodial care. For a long stay, families pay privately, use long-term care insurance, or qualify for Medi-Cal.

Where can I see complaints and state inspections?

Each home in the list links to its full Medicare Care Compare page, which includes inspection reports. The California Department of Public Health also publishes state inspection and complaint records through Cal Health Find, linked in the sources.

Sources

  1. 01Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Nursing homes: Provider Information (Care Compare data) · accessed 2026-10-11
  2. 02Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Five-Star Quality Rating System · accessed 2026-10-11
  3. 03Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Nursing Home Data Dictionary (definitions of the abuse icon and Special Focus status) · accessed 2026-10-11
  4. 04Medicare.gov · Find and compare nursing homes (Care Compare) · accessed 2026-10-11
  5. 05California Department of Public Health · Cal Health Find: state inspections and complaints for licensed facilities · accessed 2026-10-11
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