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Best Nursing Homes in Sacramento County, CA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
We analyzed 7 homes in Sacramento County, CA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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

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

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Sherwood Healthcare Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Sacramento (East Sacramento)
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 105
Rank #1068 / 1665
91.4%
Facility 91.4%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #269 / 1407
+8%
4.15
Facility 4.15
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #158 / 346
-35%-2%
$4.9k
Facility $4.9k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #200 / 354
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #19 / 354
4.7
Facility 4.7
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #217 / 354
-
Facility -
CA AVG 1.4
56
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 63
Rank #1371 / 2096
Cypress Healthcare Group LLC
$9.8M
Facility $9.8M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #284 / 347
$5.8M
Facility $5.8M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #263 / 347
59.1%
Facility 59.1%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #78 / 347
55305
University Post-Acute Rehab
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sacramento (Southeastern Sacramento)
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 105
Rank #1095 / 1665
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #387 / 1407
+3%
3.91
Facility 3.91
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #203 / 346
+106%-7%
$3.1k
Facility $3.1k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #186 / 354
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #94 / 354
3.4
Facility 3.4
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #102 / 354
-
Facility -
CA AVG 1.4
54
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 63
Rank #769 / 2096
-
$13.4M
Facility $13.4M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #233 / 347
$5.9M
Facility $5.9M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #255 / 347
44.4%
Facility 44.4%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #222 / 347
555265
Mercy McMahon Terrace-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sacramento (East Sacramento)
189
Facility 189
CA AVG 105
Rank #189 / 1665
60.8%
Facility 60.8%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #1136 / 1407
-28%
-
Facility -
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #17 / 346
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Facility -
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 354
-
Facility -
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #32 / 354
-
Facility -
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #290 / 354
-
Facility -
CA AVG 1.4
115
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 63
Rank #320 / 2096
Mercy Mcmahom Terrace
-
Facility -
CA AVG $17.0M
-
Facility -
CA AVG $7.0M
-
Facility -
CA AVG 45.2%
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Saylor Lane Health Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Sacramento (East Sacramento)
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 105
Rank #1202 / 1665
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #297 / 1407
+7%
4.38
Facility 4.38
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #105 / 346
-25%+4%
$4.9k
Facility $4.9k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #200 / 354
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #172 / 354
10.3
Facility 10.3
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #347 / 354
-
Facility -
CA AVG 1.4
37
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 63
Rank #195 / 2096
-
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #321 / 347
$4.1M
Facility $4.1M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #312 / 347
62.2%
Facility 62.2%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #57 / 347
55417
Gramercy Court Assisted Living and Memory Care
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sacramento (Arden-Arcade)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 105
Rank #561 / 1665
82.8%
Facility 82.8%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #597 / 1407
-2%
5.52
Facility 5.52
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #22 / 346
+109%+31%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 354
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #249 / 354
3.0
Facility 3.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #60 / 354
-
Facility -
CA AVG 1.4
99
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 63
Rank #983 / 2096
-
$21.1M
Facility $21.1M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #127 / 347
$12.9M
Facility $12.9M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #58 / 347
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #61 / 347
555459
Golden Years Home Care
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Sacramento (Downtown)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 105
Rank #1337 / 1665
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
CA AVG 84.7%
Rank #424 / 1407
+1%
4.20
Facility 4.20
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #137 / 346
-46%0%
$103.5k
Facility $103.5k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #339 / 354
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #144 / 354
2.0
Facility 2.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #7 / 354
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 1.4
108
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 63
Rank #13 / 2096
Golden Years Home Care LLC
$12.5M
Facility $12.5M
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #244 / 347
$6.7M
Facility $6.7M
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #235 / 347
53.3%
Facility 53.3%
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #134 / 347
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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.

What does this home offer?

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Total Residents: 56 Residents

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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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.

What does this home offer?

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Total Residents: 52 Residents

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Mercy Mcmahon Terrace

Conveniently set near Sacramento, CA, Mercy Mcmahon Terrace is a distinguished non-profit community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents here receive exceptional care tailored to their needs around the clock in a cozy and nurturing environment. The community also helps with daily living activities and household chores to provide more opportunities for residents to create meaningful moments.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and meet new friends with a carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Delicious and nutritious meals are freshly prepared to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-tier services and purposely designed amenities for their comfort and safety.

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Room Sizes: 365 / 450 / 504 sq.ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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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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Housing Options: Private / Semi-private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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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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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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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.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Overview of Golden Years Home Care

Based in Sacramento, CA, Golden Years Home Care is an esteemed family-owned community that offers home care. Older adults can rest their worries with the community’s comprehensive care options, which include personal care, memory care, home helper services, hourly care, and live-in care. Delivering care for California residents for over 26 years, the community strives to provide exceptional care whenever and wherever.

Through companion care, older adults will not feel lonely with genuine companions who engage with fun conversation and encourage them to live actively. The community also works closely with older adults and their families to match them with the right caregiver for better care and comfort. There’s no need to leave the comforts of your home to receive the utmost care and attention you deserve with the community’s top-notch services.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 7 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.