Orangevale, California
Carlton Senior Living Orangevale
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
8773 Oak Avenue, Orangevale, CA 95662
Carlton Senior Living Orangevale offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care on a seven-acre campus in Orangevale, CA.
- Licensed capacity
- 136 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- November 2021
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Carlton Senior Living Orangevale has 2 Type A findings on record since licensing in late 2021, but both fall outside the past three years, during which 10 inspections and 12 complaint investigations turned up no Type A or Type B citations and no substantiated allegations.
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- Track record — Across roughly 4.7 years of operation, the community accumulated 2 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 1 Type B finding (an administrative issue like paperwork or posting), alongside a high volume of complaint activity that produced no substantiated allegations.
- Recent 3 years — The last three years show a materially stronger pattern: 10 inspections and 12 complaint investigations with zero Type A citations, zero Type B citations, and zero substantiated allegations, meaning the earlier findings predate this cleaner stretch.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (15 lifetime) outnumber routine inspections (4 lifetime), which is common when a community has many residents and families engaged with the state, but of the 27 allegations resolved, none were substantiated and 21 were found unfounded.
- Operating tenure — With just under five years of licensed history and 14 total visits, there is a reasonable track record to evaluate, and the trend within that history is toward fewer findings over time rather than more.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #345002805
- 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
- 15
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 26
Complaint investigation
Apr 23, 2026
Facility evaluation
Mar 26, 2026
Facility evaluation
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 26, 2026
1–5 of 26 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,995 / mo
- Studios
- $4,995 / mo
Independent LivingStarting at$4,995 / mo
- Studios
- $4,995 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$7,995 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $7,995 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $8,195 / 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
16 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Hearing assistive devices
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobility assistance
- Bed-bound care
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Incontinence care
- Two-person transfers
- Non-ambulatory care
- Catheter care
- Colostomy bag care
- G-tube / Feeding tube care
Mobility Support
1 service
- Mechanical transfers
Specialized Care
5 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Parkinson's program
- Behavioral support
- Hospice agency partnership
- Dementia care
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- 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
- Spa services
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
4 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
8 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Locally-inspired cuisine
- Accommodates special diets
- Choice menu
- Professional chef
- Restaurant-style dining
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- International cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Maintenance services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.3Average RatingAveraged from 49 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Carlton earns strong praise for compassionate memory care and community atmosphere, but families should verify staffing levels, response times, and billing accuracy before enrolling someone needing higher care.
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- Staff & care — Memory care staff, especially the director and her team, are repeatedly singled out for exceptional compassion, particularly during residents' final days.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers consistently describe beautiful, wooded grounds and a warm, welcoming community feel among residents.
- Activities — Families note frequent activities and live music, with residents often encouraged to participate and even showing improved health and weight gain.
- Dining — Many reviews praise the food quality, though a few call it mediocre, suggesting experience may vary by reviewer or time period.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — The community is frequently described as clean and well-kept, with pleasant courtyards and common areas.
- Staff & care — Several reviews mention slow response times for assistance, especially during meals or when residents need help with bathroom or mobility needs, in one case leading to a fall.
- Financial transparency — At least one family reported a large unexpected bill increase when care needs escalated, so ask how costs change as care level rises.
- Communication — Some reviewers cited difficulty getting calls or specific requests addressed promptly, worth clarifying how the community handles family communication.
- Value & pricing — Families should confirm whether the community can adequately support higher-acuity needs like personal care assistance, since some found it better suited to independent-minded residents.
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