The Commons at Elk Grove
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Elk Grove, CA

The Commons at Elk Grove

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Elk Grove, CA

Overview of The Commons at Elk Grove

The Commons at Elk Grove prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for assisted senior living and memory care options. Residents from different living options receive personalized care that allows them to obtain the necessary care while promoting an active lifestyle. The community does not only encourage residents to feel relaxed and at ease but also to practice a lifestyle that is healthy for their well-being.

As an MBK Senior Living home, The Commons prioritizes the holistic wellness of its residents. A list of enriching and engaging activities for residents includes gardening, exercise programs, watching at the in-house movie theater, and many more. As for their residential services, residents do not have to worry about housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and stimulating memory care activities. All of these are offered by management to ensure they live comfortably and hassle-free.

Bed community size
110-bed community Rank #642 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 642nd 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #805 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 805th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #1088 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1088th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
66%
Rank #1092 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1092nd 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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
73 / 110
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 9, 2018
CountySacramento

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Commons at Elk Grove is legally operated by Elk Grove Msl Ll and Msl Community Management Llc, and administered by Lori Prewett-Spencer.

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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.

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

Rank #905 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 905th 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: 78 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 3 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 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (56% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (20% above)
3 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at CA avg)
• Complaint visits (at CA avg)
• Other visits (at CA avg)
4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per year (41% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
Latest Inspection October 9, 2025

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

This Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 6 10 This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better
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. 3 3 This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #753 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 753rd 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. 3 4 This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2020. 1 1.7 This facility has 41% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 41% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.2 3.3 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 Facility CA Average vs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 25 16 This facility has 56% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (25 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 56% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 13 13 This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg Rank #953 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 953rd 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. 7 7 This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 5 4 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. 12 10 This facility has 20% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 20% worse

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

  • The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025 cited one deficiency for medication mismanagement involving a resident receiving more medication than prescribed.
  • On October 6, 2025, the facility was cited for two deficiencies related to administrator staffing and notification, resulting in an immediate civil penalty.
  • The record shows recurring issues with resident supervision and medication management, including substantiated complaints of elopement risk and medication errors over the past year.

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Commons at Elk Grove

1 Bedroom
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Studio

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Elk Grove's city center to The Commons at Elk Grove's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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

Bruceville Point
AL
IL
MC
Elk Grove
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #151 / 1657
No
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 57
Rank #805 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
4
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #738 / 1487
67.0%
Facility 67.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #908 / 1368
Shi-III Bruceville Point Owner LLC And Tenfold Et Al Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Commons at Elk Grove
AL
MC
Elk Grove
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #642 / 1657
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #1088 / 2092
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 81
Rank #905 / 1401
5
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #953 / 1397
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1164
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #805 / 1487
66.4%
Facility 66.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #980 / 1368
Elk Grove Msl Ll And Msl Community Management LLC Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
Elk Grove Park
AL
MC
Elk Grove (Laguna)
108
Facility 108
CA AVG 103
Rank #666 / 1657
No
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 57
Rank #1013 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
5
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1207 / 1397
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1096 / 1164
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1487
79.6%
Facility 79.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #605 / 1368
S-H Opco Laguna Creek, LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Grp. LLC Studio / 1 bed
Ivy Park at Laguna Creek
AL
MC
Elk Grove (Laguna)
108
Facility 108
CA AVG 103
Rank #666 / 1657
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 57
Rank #1013 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
5
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1207 / 1397
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1096 / 1164
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1487
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #541 / 1368
S-H Opco Laguna Creek, LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Grp. LLC Studio / 1 Bed
The Gardens at Laguna Springs
AL
MC
Elk Grove
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 103
Rank #1001 / 1657
No
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 57
Rank #1648 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
5
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1230 / 1397
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1096 / 1164
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #988 / 1487
64.3%
Facility 64.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1015 / 1368
Elk Grove Memory Care, LLC Suite

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

The Commons at Elk Grove is located in Elk Grove, 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 The Commons at Elk Grove

Who is the owner of The Commons at Elk Grove?

The Commons at Elk Grove is legally operated by Elk Grove Msl Ll and Msl Community Management Llc, and administered by Lori Prewett-Spencer.

Is The Commons at Elk Grove in a walkable area?

The Commons at Elk Grove has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at The Commons at Elk Grove?

The Commons at Elk Grove's occupancy is 66%.

Who is the administrator of The Commons at Elk Grove?

Lori Prewett-Spencer is the administrator of The Commons at Elk Grove.

How many beds does The Commons at Elk Grove have?

The Commons at Elk Grove has 110 beds.

Has The Commons at Elk Grove had any recent citations?

The Commons at Elk Grove has had 6 recently reported citations.

Are there photos of The Commons at Elk Grove?

Yes — there are 8 photos of The Commons at Elk Grove in the photo gallery on this page.

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