The Elderly Inn I

5206 Robertson Avenue., Carmichael, CA 95608

Assisted LivingMemory CareResidential Care

Accepting Residents

About The Elderly Inn I

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The Elderly Inn I in Carmichael provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in an intimate...

License #

347001289

Status

Licensed

Licensed Capacity

6 beds

Licensed Since

Sep 1999

AI Summary

Over nearly 27 years of operation, The Elderly Inn I has accumulated 5 Type A findings — the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care — with 3 of those concentrated in the past three years alongside 3 substantiated allegations.

Track record — This small, 6-bed home has 5 Type A findings and 1 Type B (administrative) finding across nearly 27 years of licensure, meaning safety-related citations are not a one-time event but have recurred over time.
Recent 3 years — Of the 5 lifetime Type A findings, 3 fall within the past three years, tied to a complaint investigation from July 2024 — this is an active, recent pattern rather than an old, resolved one.
Complaints — 3 of 3 substantiated allegations occurred in the recent window, and overall 3 of 7 investigated allegations (about 43%) were substantiated, which is a notably high confirmation rate worth asking about directly.
Operating tenure — Nearly 27 years of continuous licensure shows long-term operating experience, but that tenure has not translated into a clean recent record — the visit frequency also increased sharply in 2024, suggesting closer state attention.

Ask the community

1.What specific corrective actions were taken in response to the Type A findings from the 2024 complaint investigation, and has the state verified they were completed?
2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what changes has the home made to prevent recurrence?
3.Given the increase in inspection frequency during 2024, is the home currently on a state monitoring or corrective action plan?

Inspections

Total inspections5

Most recentSep 2025

Type A citations (most severe class)5

Type B citations (administrative)1

Complaints

Investigations completed2

Allegations substantiated3

Type A citations (most severe class)5

Type B citations (administrative)1

Date	Type	Report
Sep 15, 2025	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Sep 18, 2024	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Sep 18, 2024	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Sep 12, 2024	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Sep 10, 2024	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Sep 8, 2024	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Sep 7, 2024	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Sep 6, 2024	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jul 24, 2024	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Aug 15, 2023	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jun 29, 2023	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jun 20, 2023	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Sep 8, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Apr 19, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Aug 31, 2021	Facility Evaluation	PDF

View full record on CDSS website

Pricing

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

Shared Rooms$4,200/mo

Private Rooms$5,200/mo

Activities & Events

Reviews

Online Reputation

Summarized from reviews published on other websites

Attentive, well-liked staff and an appealing setting are undercut by serious Memory Care staffing, safety, and management concerns families should investigate closely.

What reviewers praise

Staff & care — Several staff members are singled out by name for their compassionate, attentive care toward residents.
Activities — The activities director is praised for organizing engaging events that noticeably improve residents' social lives and overall mood.
Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers consistently describe the physical environment as beautiful and welcoming.

Worth asking about

Staff & care — Ask about staffing levels and turnover in Memory Care specifically, since multiple families reported inconsistent care, overmedication, and unresponsive call systems.
Communication — Confirm how the community handles and follows up on safety complaints, as some families felt concerns were dismissed rather than addressed.
Dining — Ask whether meal quality differs between Assisted Living and Memory Care, as some reviewers felt Memory Care residents received lower quality food.
Communication — Inquire about recent leadership changes and how they may be affecting staff morale and continuity of care, as some reviewers described a more hostile atmosphere under new management.

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

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Care Services

Medication management

24-hour supervision

Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance

Bathing & dressing assistance

Mobility assistance

Incontinence care

Non-ambulatory care

Wheelchair accessible

Respite / Short-term care

Dementia care

Dementia-certified staff

What This Community Offers

Furnished units

Emergency call system

Housekeeping Included

Laundry service / Dry cleaning

Garden / Courtyard

Walking paths

All-day / Flexible meal times

Accommodates special diets

Move-in coordination

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Languages Spoken

English

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About The Elderly Inn I

State Licensing & Compliance

Pricing

Activities & Events

Reviews

Online Reputation

Care Services

Daily Care Services

Specialized Care

Memory Care

What This Community Offers

Amenities

Outdoor Spaces

Dining Options

Community Services

Meet the Team

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