American River Center

Nursing Home
Overview of American River Center

American River Center is an award-winning nursing home in Carmichael, CA, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and hemodialysis. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. 24-hour care, recreational activities, and therapies are also offered to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences through individualized care plans.

Light exercises, social events, and a variety of recreational activities provide residents with more opportunities to explore and have fun. State-of-the-art rehabilitation gym and cozy gathering areas are also dedicated to residents’ wellness and relaxation. Residents also experience a laid-back retirement, as it is peacefully nestled in the serene residential area of Carmichael. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in California, as it has exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
California average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
California average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
California average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
California average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 4m per day

This home provides 3% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

California average: 4h 13m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 39m per day 39m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 48m per day 1h 13m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 31m per day 2h 39m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 42m per day 4h 5m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 7m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 35m per day 30m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 99

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in California
Occupancy rate 100.3%
Residents per day (avg) 96
Occupancy rate
100.3%
Residents per day (avg)
96

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$16.7M
Operating loss
-$203.3K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$16,678,475.00
Operating loss
$-203,277.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.4M
44.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.5M
Total costs $16.9M

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

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Rehabilitative Support

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Social and Recreational Activities

Types of Care at American River Center

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

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Carmichael
-
No
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100.3%
$16,450,884.00
$7,406,079.00
45%
95.60
5/5
4.0749
4/5
4/5
5/5
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-
-
-
-3%
+18%
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AL

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IL

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MC

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SNF

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Carmichael
80
No
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48.5%
$15,299,207.00
$7,858,947.00
51.4%
44.00
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2/5
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3/5
4
53
1
+61%
+22%
-43%
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-
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
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Address 1.7 miles from city center

Address 3900 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family as caregivers.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).

Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

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

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

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

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

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