Atria El Camino Gardens
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Carmichael, CA

Atria El Camino Gardens

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Carmichael, CA

Overview of Atria El Camino Gardens

Located in Carmichael, California, Atria El Camino Gardens is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents can get access to participate in the daily activities, and chef-prepared meals. The 24-hour staff takes care of cooking, housekeeping, maintenance, and local transportation, allowing seniors to focus on their passions and interests – whether it’s watching a movie in the theater, pampering themselves at the salon, or strolling through the gardens.

For those seeking adventure, the nearby Ancil Hoffman Park boasts a riverside golf course and nature center, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents can also indulge in treats at Estelle Bakery and Pâtisserie. At Atria El Camino Gardens, residents have everything they need for a fulfilling and vibrant lifestyle, both within the community and right outside its doors.

Bed community size
325-bed community Rank #47 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
30 years in operation Rank #129 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #1556 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1556th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
70%
Rank #949 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 949th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
228 / 325
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceOctober 31, 1995
CountySacramento

Ownership & Operating Entity

Atria El Camino Gardens is legally operated by Wg El Camino Gardens Sh Lp and Atria Management Co, and administered by Dana Stansel.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

16 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1237 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1237th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 65 out of 100. Letter grade D. 16 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 9 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (10% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% above)
• Citations per year (10% above)
• Total visits (350% above)
• Complaint visits (215% above)
• Other visits (271% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (220% above)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
Latest Inspection April 14, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1110 This facility has 10% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 10% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 43 This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #828 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 828th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 74 This facility has 75% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 75% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 2.22 This facility has 10% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.2 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 10% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.23.3 This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 7216 This facility has 350% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (72 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 350% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 4113 This facility has 215% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (41 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 215% worse Rank #1321 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1321st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 267 This facility has 271% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 271% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 3210 This facility has 220% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (32 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 220% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The October 22, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies, with the facility in compliance on food storage, medication security, and safety equipment.
  • The November 4, 2025 inspection cited three Type B deficiencies for eviction process violations, including failure to notify licensing of hospitalization and intimidating eviction notices.
  • Multiple complaint investigations in 2025 found allegations of abuse, eviction improprieties, and inadequate care to be unsubstantiated or unfounded, showing mixed compliance on resident rights.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 227 - 267 / 227 - 347 / 450 - 714 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Type of Rooms Available

1 Bed
1 Bed
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450 - 715 sq. ft

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Carmichael's city center to Atria El Camino Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.08 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center)

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Atria El Camino Gardens
AL
IL
MC
RC
Carmichael
325
Facility 325
CA AVG 103
Rank #47 / 1657
Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 57
Rank #1556 / 2092
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 81
Rank #1237 / 1401
5
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #1321 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #828 / 1164
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #129 / 1487
70.2%
Facility 70.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #842 / 1368
-Wg El Camino Gardens Sh LP And Atria Management CoStudio / 1 Bed
Oakmont of Carmichael
AL
MC
Carmichael (Mission)
101
Facility 101
CA AVG 103
Rank #695 / 1657
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 57
Rank #1505 / 2092
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #793 / 1401
6
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #922 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #988 / 1487
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #763 / 1368
A+Welltower Carmichael Tenant LLC And Oakmont MgmtStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Carmichael Oaks
AL
IL
MC
RC
Carmichael
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #813 / 1657
Yes
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 57
Rank #1679 / 2092
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1401
5
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #654 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #336 / 1487
65.3%
Facility 65.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1004 / 1368
-Wg Carmichael Oaks LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Carmichael
AL
MC
RC
Carmichael
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 103
Rank #1035 / 1657
Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 57
Rank #1749 / 2092
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 81
Rank #1237 / 1401
5
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1088 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #828 / 1164
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #475 / 1487
59.1%
Facility 59.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1126 / 1368
-Ms. Carmichael Sh LLC And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mountain Manor
AL
NC
NH
RC
Carmichael
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 103
Rank #1252 / 1657
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #563 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #662 / 1487
48.5%
Facility 48.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1262 / 1368
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Atria El Camino Gardens is located in Carmichael, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Atria El Camino Gardens

Who is the owner of Atria El Camino Gardens?

Atria El Camino Gardens is legally operated by Wg El Camino Gardens Sh Lp and Atria Management Co, and administered by Dana Stansel.

Is Atria El Camino Gardens in a walkable area?

Atria El Camino Gardens has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Atria El Camino Gardens?

Atria El Camino Gardens's occupancy is 70%.

Who is the administrator of Atria El Camino Gardens?

Dana Stansel is the administrator of Atria El Camino Gardens.

How many beds does Atria El Camino Gardens have?

Atria El Camino Gardens has 325 beds.

Has Atria El Camino Gardens had any recent citations?

Atria El Camino Gardens has had 11 recently reported citations.

Are there photos of Atria El Camino Gardens?

Yes — there are 50 photos of Atria El Camino Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

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