Carmichael, California
Walnut House
Assisted Living · Independent Living
3401 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608
Walnut House in Carmichael, California offers assisted living and independent living for a larger community of 110 residents.
- Licensed capacity
- 110 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- August 2018
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
- 9
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 21
AI summary
Over 8 years of licensed operation, Walnut House has accumulated 12 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, involving resident safety or care) and 19 Type B administrative findings, with 9 of the Type A findings occurring within just the past three years.
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- Track record — Across its full licensed history, Walnut House has drawn 12 Type A and 19 Type B citations alongside 29 substantiated allegations, a volume that stands out for a single community.
- Recent 3 years — Rather than easing over time, the record has intensified recently: 9 of the 12 lifetime Type A findings and 27 of the 29 substantiated allegations fall within the past three years, indicating an active rather than historical pattern.
- Complaints — The community has been the subject of 70 complaint investigations against only 5 routine inspections, and roughly 25% of investigated allegations were substantiated, with the remainder split between unsubstantiated and unfounded outcomes.
- Operating tenure — Eight years of licensed operation and a high volume of both inspections and complaint visits mean this record reflects a substantial amount of regulatory contact, not a small or thin sample.
- 1.Which specific resident safety or care issues led to the Type A citations issued in the past three years, and have they been corrected and verified by the state?
- 2.What corrective actions has Walnut House taken in response to the 29 substantiated allegations, and how does leadership monitor whether those fixes are holding?
- 3.Given that complaint investigations far outnumber routine inspections here, what is driving the volume of complaints, and how does current management differ from when earlier issues occurred?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #342700186
- 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
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 70
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 12
- Type B citations · administrative
- 19
- Substantiated allegations
- 29
Available reports · 96
Facility evaluation
Mar 11, 2026
Facility evaluation
Feb 2, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 2, 2026
Facility evaluation
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint investigation
Oct 15, 2025
1–5 of 96 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$2,695 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $2,695 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $3,695 / mo
Independent LivingStarting at$1,895 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $1,895 / mo
- 2-Bedroom
- $2,295 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
10 services
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Mobility assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Two-person transfers
Specialized Care
4 services
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
15 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Piano / Music room
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
5 features
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
6 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
4 features
- Move-in coordination
- Postal / Mail services
- Maintenance services
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 5 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Walnut House earns consistent praise for attentive, communicative staff and a clean, cheerful atmosphere, though families should confirm staffing ratios for higher-need residents.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as friendly and attentive, with one family noting they were kept closely in the loop about their mother's care.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently described as clean, cheerful, and nicer-looking than comparable facilities, with pleasant rooms opening onto a courtyard.
- Dining — Food is called tasty and better than what's seen at other facilities, and the open kitchen-dining layout keeps things odor-free.
- Activities — Families note plenty of activities and field trips, and residents appear alert and engaged.
- Value & pricing — One reviewer specifically highlighted reasonable prices as a standout feature compared to similar communities.
- Staff & care — At least one family felt the staff-to-resident ratio might not provide enough individualized care for a relative with higher needs compared to a smaller care home.
- Availability — A reviewer found there were no openings and no waiting list at the time, so families should ask about current availability and how the waitlist process works.
- Financial transparency — The reviews don't detail how pricing changes as care needs increase, so families should confirm fee structures for higher levels of care during a tour.
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