Citrus Heights, California

Citrus Heights Terrace

Memory Care

7952 Old Auburn Road, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Citrus Heights Terrace is a memory care community in Citrus Heights, California, serving up to 45 residents with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, from mild cognitive impairment to advanced memory loss.

Licensed capacity
49 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
April 2020

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #216803891Last checked June 2026

Findings to review

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
7
Complaints with substantiated allegations
6

AI summary

Citrus Heights Terrace has accumulated 16 Type A findings, the state's most severe citation class tied to resident safety or care, across 6.3 years of operation, with 7 of them concentrated in the past three years alongside 6 complaint investigations.

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  • Track record — Over 6.3 years of licensure the community has drawn 16 Type A citations and 22 Type B (administrative) citations, a volume that stands out for a memory care community of this size.
  • Recent 3 years — The past three years account for 7 of the lifetime Type A citations and 10 of the 12 substantiated allegations, indicating the concerning pattern is current rather than historical.
  • Complaints — Complaint investigations (16 lifetime, 6 in the past three years) have been a major driver of findings here, roughly matching the number of routine inspections, and about 46% of investigated allegations were substantiated.
  • Severity — With 16 Type A findings identified against a 49-bed community, the scale of severe citations relative to capacity is a central point for families to raise directly with staff and licensing contacts.
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  1. 1.Can you walk through what each recent Type A citation involved and what corrective actions were put in place and verified by the state?
  2. 2.Of the 10 substantiated allegations in the past three years, which categories of concern were involved and how were they resolved?
  3. 3.What specific changes in staffing, training, or care protocols have been made since the most recent citations to prevent recurrence?

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #216803891
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
4
Complaint investigation visits
16
Type A citations · most severe class
16
Type B citations · administrative
22
Substantiated allegations
12

Available reports · 20

  • Facility evaluation

    Mar 10, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Mar 10, 2026

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Feb 27, 2025

    PDF
  • Complaint investigation

    Oct 15, 2024

    PDF
  • Complaint investigation

    Oct 15, 2024

    PDF

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Monthly pricing

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

Memory CareStarting at$4,395 / mo
Shared Rooms
$4,395 / mo
Private Rooms
$5,745 / mo

Financial Assistance

Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver

Care & support

Daily Care Services

10 services
  • Medication management
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Diabetes / insulin management
  • Incontinence care
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Mobility assistance
  • Two-person transfers

Mobility Support

1 service
  • Mechanical transfers

Specialized Care

3 services
  • Hospice agency partnership
  • Respite / Short-term care
  • Dementia care

Memory Care

1 service
  • Dementia-certified staff

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

8 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Air conditioning
  • Activity room
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Beauty salon / Barber

Outdoor Spaces

2 features
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Outdoor common space

Dining Options

4 features
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Options

Transportation

1 feature
  • Scheduled transportation

Family & Visitors

1 feature
  • Family support services

Community Services

3 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Postal / Mail services
  • Maintenance services

Reviews

Online reputation

4.5

Averaged from 28 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Many families praise attentive, caring staff and a clean, home-like setting, but serious lapses in fall response, hygiene, and staffing consistency show up often enough to warrant careful vetting.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly single out caring, patient staff and administrators like Tina and Veronica for their attentiveness and dedication to residents.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — Families describe the community as clean, safe, and well-kept, with a home-like feel and pleasant garden and outdoor areas.
  • Activities — Residents enjoy music, visiting entertainers, technology like Skype video calls, and programs designed for memory care and dementia support.
  • Communication — Several families highlight staff keeping them consistently informed about their loved one's condition and daily care.
  • Dining — Multiple reviewers note the food is good and residents are generally satisfied with meals served in a communal dining setting.
Worth asking about
  • Staff & care — Multiple serious incidents are reported, including delayed responses to falls, a fractured hip left unaddressed for hours, and inconsistent care quality tied to understaffing, especially overnight.
  • Daily life & dignity — Some reviews describe residents found in soiled clothing, unresolved skin issues, and lost personal belongings, which families should ask about directly.
  • Cleanliness & maintenance — While many call the facility clean, at least one review mentions persistent odors and a pest sighting, so it's worth confirming current housekeeping standards.
  • Communication — A few families describe difficulty getting management to respond to concerns or take accountability after incidents, worth clarifying escalation procedures on a tour.

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

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