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Best Nursing Homes in Sacramento County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 nursing homes in Sacramento County, CA using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 4.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Sacramento County, CA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Sacramento County, CA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Sacramento County, CA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Sacramento County

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

4 facilities compared · CMS & CA Dept. of Health data

Sherwood Healthcare Center
NH
HC
MC
RC
Sacramento (East Sacramento)
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 103
Rank #1065 / 1657
91.4%
Facility 91.4%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #284 / 1537
+8%
4.15
Facility 4.15
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #160 / 354
-35%-2%
$4.9k
Facility $4.9k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #215 / 362
-
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #20 / 361
4.7
Facility 4.7
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #224 / 361
-56-
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 57
Rank #1370 / 2092
Cypress Healthcare Group LLC
$10.3M
Facility $10.3M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #288 / 355
$5.4M
Facility $5.4M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #268 / 355
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #79 / 355
55305
University Post-Acute Rehab
NH
MC
Sacramento (Southeastern Sacramento)
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 103
Rank #1092 / 1657
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #401 / 1537
+3%
3.91
Facility 3.91
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #206 / 354
+106%-7%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
-
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #97 / 361
3.4
Facility 3.4
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #107 / 361
-56-
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #768 / 2092
-
$10.9M
Facility $10.9M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #236 / 355
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #259 / 355
51.8%
Facility 51.8%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #229 / 355
555265
Saylor Lane Health Care Center
NH
Sacramento (East Sacramento)
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 103
Rank #1196 / 1657
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #308 / 1537
+7%
4.38
Facility 4.38
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #105 / 354
-25%+4%
$4.9k
Facility $4.9k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #215 / 362
-
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #176 / 361
10.3
Facility 10.3
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #354 / 361
-38-
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 57
Rank #195 / 2092
-
$7.1M
Facility $7.1M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #327 / 355
$3.6M
Facility $3.6M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #317 / 355
50.7%
Facility 50.7%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #57 / 355
55417
Gramercy Court Assisted Living and Memory Care
NH
AL
MC
Sacramento (Arden-Arcade)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #561 / 1657
82.8%
Facility 82.8%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #618 / 1537
-2%
5.52
Facility 5.52
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #21 / 354
+109%+31%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 362
-
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #255 / 361
3.0
Facility 3.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #65 / 361
-99-
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 57
Rank #982 / 2092
-
$19.7M
Facility $19.7M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #130 / 355
$10.8M
Facility $10.8M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #60 / 355
54.9%
Facility 54.9%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #63 / 355
555459
Overview of Sherwood Healthcare Center

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Sacramento, CA, Sherwood Healthcare Center is a distinguished community that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents receive the utmost care and attention for their unique needs with a kind and well-trained team available 24/7. With a 5-star Medicare rating, the community strives to provide the highest quality of care for residents to live their lives to the fullest.

Residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs, highlighting their interests and strengths. Nutritious meals are important for residents’ well-being, so well-balanced dining options are served to meet dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to enhance residents’ living experiences with its genuine care and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of University Post-Acute Rehab

Receive the utmost care for your needs from University Post-Acute, a distinguished community located near UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA, providing memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With exceptional care tailored to residents’ special needs, residents enjoy comfort and convenience like no other. The community is 5-star Medicare certified, striving to accommodate up to 59 residents with its cozy and nurturing environment.

Promoting an active and well-engaged lifestyle, enriching activities, and engaging programs are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. The community also provides social services to ensure residents enjoy a worry-free discharge and jump back into their lives. Residents maintain their dignity and live up to their potential with the community’s top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Saylor Lane Health Care Center

Ideally situated near Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA, Saylor Lane Health Care Center is a distinguished community that offers skilled nursing. Here, residents enjoy the highest quality of care with a respectful and highly skilled team attending to their needs around the clock. The community is a Medicare and Medi-Cal provider, ensuring residents receive the utmost care they deserve while staying within their financial capabilities.

A fun-filled calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is also orchestrated, promoting social interactions and an active lifestyle. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. Residents maintain dignity and independence, accompanied by the community’s top-notch services and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Gramercy Court Assisted Living and Memory Care

Cherish every moment of your golden years with Gramercy Court Assisted Living & Memory Care, an astounding community set near Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center in Sacramento, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community is committed to improving residents’ welfare, providing top-notch care for their special needs around the clock. Residents also enjoy a worry-free retirement, with the community helping with their day-to-day activities and household chores.

Engaging activities and exciting events are conducted to enhance the cognition of those with memory-related needs. Accommodating residents’ nutritional requirements and preferences, delicious and healthy meals are provided for a satisfactory dining experience. Here, residents are prioritized with every service and amenity, ensuring comfort and safety.

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Overview of West Sacramento Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

West Sacramento Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is an esteemed community nestled in the thriving neighborhood of West Sacramento, CA, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community features comprehensive care options, including respiratory care, wound management, acquired brain injuries, othopedic care, and medically complex cases, to ensure residents find the care they need. A respectful and highly skilled team strives to provide exceptional care 24/7 for residents to recover quickly and jump back into their lives.

Recreational activities are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and meet new friends. Social services are also provided to help residents and their families optimize their resources. Residents are guaranteed to live up to their potential, accompanied by the community’s dedicated care and state-of-the-art amenities.

Contact West Sacramento Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Sacramento County, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — California Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 5 nursing homes in Sacramento County, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Sacramento County, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Sacramento County, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Sacramento County, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.