Carmichael, California
Sunrise Of Carmichael
Assisted Living · Memory Care
5451 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael, CA 95608
Sunrise of Carmichael offers assisted living and memory care in Carmichael, California, with short-term respite stays also available.
- Licensed capacity
- 66 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- July 2009
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 2
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 5
AI summary
Over 17 years of operation, Sunrise Of Carmichael has accumulated 4 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, affecting resident safety or care) and 9 Type B findings (administrative, paperwork or procedural), with half of the Type A findings — 2 of 4 — occurring within the past three years.
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- Track record — Across 17 years, the community has logged 4 Type A and 9 Type B citations, meaning the majority of scrutiny has produced at least some findings rather than a clean sweep.
- Recent 3 years — Of the lifetime Type A total, 2 occurred within the last three years alongside 3 Type B findings, so the most severe class of citation is not confined to the distant past.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (18 lifetime, 6 in the past three years) considerably outnumber routine inspections (6 lifetime), and 14 of 30 investigated allegations were substantiated — a substantiation rate of roughly 38%, including 4 substantiated in the past three years.
- Operating tenure — A 17-year licensed history at a 66-bed community gives a large enough sample of inspections and complaints to take this pattern seriously rather than dismiss it as noise.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken and verified?
- 2.Can staff walk through what changed operationally after the two recent Type A findings to prevent recurrence?
- 3.Given that complaint investigations far outnumber routine inspections here, what is generating the volume of complaints, and how does leadership track resolution?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #347004346
- 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
- 6
- Complaint investigation visits
- 18
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 4
- Type B citations · administrative
- 9
- Substantiated allegations
- 14
Available reports · 23
Facility evaluation
May 27, 2026
Complaint investigation
Sep 24, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint investigation
Jul 23, 2025
Facility evaluation
Mar 20, 2025
1–5 of 23 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$6,080 / mo
- Studios
- $6,080 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$6,779 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $6,779 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $7,722 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobility assistance
Specialized Care
4 services
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
22 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Spa services
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Swimming pool / Hot tub
- Game room / Billiards
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Movie theater / Media room
- Piano / Music room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
6 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.0Average RatingAveraged from 78 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Most families and outside caregivers praise the warm, attentive staff and homey memory care environment, but a few troubling reports on shared rooms, dietary neglect, and Medi-Cal policy inconsistencies warrant direct questions before moving in.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers, including outside healthcare workers and consultants, consistently describe staff as kind, attentive, and skilled at knowing residents individually, especially in memory care.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Many describe the community as clean, homey, and calm, with a small, cozy feel that suits residents with dementia.
- Activities — Families frequently mention engaging, personalized programming, resident pets, and a lively, happy atmosphere among residents.
- Communication — Several reviewers highlight open, responsive communication from staff and leadership about resident care and changes.
- Value & pricing — A number of families call it a good value for the level of care and attention provided, though some note pricing is on the higher end.
- Financial transparency — One recent reviewer described being encouraged toward move-in with promises around Medi-Cal waiver acceptance, only to be told later that corporate had restricted new Medi-Cal residents, so families should confirm current policies in writing.
- Dining — One detailed account described a resident repeatedly served foods against documented dietary restrictions, so families should verify how specific medical diets are tracked and enforced.
- Daily life & dignity — A shared-room experience raised concerns about roommate belongings and cleanliness intruding on space, so it's worth asking how shared units are managed and maintained between residents.
- Staff & care — That same review mentioned missed weekly showers and low engagement during meals in memory care, so families should ask about staffing consistency and mealtime social engagement on that unit.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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