Carmichael, California

Little Brook Care Home

Assisted Living · Memory Care · Residential Care

8832 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael, CA 95608

Little Brook Care Home in Carmichael provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in an intimate six-bed setting.

Licensed capacity
6 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
April 2023

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #345003004Last checked June 2026

Findings to review

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
5
Complaints with substantiated allegations
5

AI summary

Little Brook Care Home has accumulated 7 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 5 Type B administrative findings over just 3.3 years of licensure, with 5 of the Type A findings falling within the past three years.

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  • Track record — For a small 6-bed home licensed since April 2023, this record shows a high concentration of Type A findings relative to its short operating history, rather than an isolated incident.
  • Recent 3 years — Nearly all of the Type A activity (5 of 7 findings) and all 7 substantiated allegations fall within the recent 3-year window, meaning the concerns are current rather than historical.
  • Complaints — Complaint investigations (11 total) far outnumber routine inspections (3 total) over the licensed period, indicating the record has been driven largely by reported concerns rather than scheduled reviews.
  • Severity — About a third of all investigated allegations (7 of 21) were substantiated, with 13 unsubstantiated and 1 unfounded, so the family should look closely at what the substantiated cases involved and how they were resolved.
Ask the community
  1. 1.Can you walk through what each of the 7 Type A citations involved and what corrective actions were verified by the state?
  2. 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what changes were made to prevent recurrence?
  3. 3.Given the short operating history, what staffing or care-plan changes have been made since the most recent citations in early 2026?

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #345003004
License status
Licensed

Full history on file

These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.

Inspection visits
3
Complaint investigation visits
11
Type A citations · most severe class
7
Type B citations · administrative
5
Substantiated allegations
7

Available reports · 17

  • Facility evaluation

    Mar 16, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Feb 17, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Apr 15, 2025

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  • Complaint investigation

    Oct 2, 2024

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  • Complaint investigation

    Sep 25, 2024

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1–5 of 17 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Assisted LivingStarting at$4,200 / mo
Shared Rooms
$4,200 / mo
Private Rooms
$5,200 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

8 services
  • Medication management
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Incontinence care

Specialized Care

2 services
  • Dementia care
  • Cognitive learning center

Memory Care

2 services
  • Dementia-certified staff
  • Specialized memory care activities

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

5 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Game room / Billiards

Dining Options

1 feature
  • Accommodates special diets

Community Services

1 feature
  • Move-in coordination

Reviews

Online reputation

5.0

Averaged from 9 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Little Brook is widely praised for compassionate, attentive small-home care, but a serious fall incident means families should specifically ask about supervision and staff-to-resident ratios for less mobile or unpredictable residents.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe caregivers as compassionate, patient, and going above and beyond, with several naming specific staff members who made a meaningful difference.
  • Daily life & dignity — Residents and families describe the home as welcoming and family-like, with individualized attention to mobility issues, specialized diets, and nighttime needs.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The facility is frequently described as beautiful, safe, and homelike compared to larger institutional settings.
  • Cleanliness & maintenance — Families consistently note the home is clean, tidy, and well maintained, with hygiene and safety cited as clear priorities.
  • Communication — One family highlighted that staff explained pricing and programs in full detail during the move-in process.
Worth asking about
  • Staff & care — A more recent review describes a serious fall in which a resident was injured and staff acknowledged they cannot supervise residents at all times, so families should ask about supervision levels for residents prone to wandering or falls.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The same review noted that bedrooms can be far from caregiving areas, so it's worth confirming room placement and response times for mobile or at-risk residents.
  • Financial transparency — Pricing was mentioned as a deciding factor for at least one family, so it's worth confirming current rates and how costs may change as care needs increase.

The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

English

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