Apple Ridge Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sacramento, CA

Apple Ridge Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sacramento, CA

Overview of Apple Ridge Assisted Living

Nestled in a charming neighborhood in Sacramento, California, Apple Ridge Assisted Living is a vibrant home that provides a unique and nurturing experience for its residents. It offers delightful services such as serving delicious meals, scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping, and a beautiful community with landscaped areas and a courtyard featuring walking paths. Providing an active lifestyle, the community caters to assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays, creating an environment that complements the appeal of Sacramento, a truly beautiful city.

Their services encompass spacious apartment options, medication management, an emergency response system, third-party podiatrist visits, and social and recreational exercise programs. The facility takes pride in its personalized approach to everything it offers, ensuring residents benefit from engaging activities like travel, bingo, baking, painting, word games, memory games, and flexibility and balance exercises.

Bed community size
94-bed community Rank #822 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 822nd out of 1644 homes in California for bed count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
53 years in operation Rank #13 / 1497Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 1497 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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: 49 / 100 Rank #1368 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1368th out of 2087 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
83%
Rank #603 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 603rd out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
78 / 94
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 9, 2024
CountySacramento

Ownership & Operating Entity

Apple Ridge Assisted Living is legally operated by Apple Ridge Assisted Living, LLC, and administered by Ilona Corpus.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Lee Clark, Owner (per BBB, record updated Jun 2026)

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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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

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

Rank #1301 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1301st out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 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 2023 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 7 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (140% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (500% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% above)
• Total visits (275% above)
• Complaint visits (208% above)
• Other visits (171% above)
• Complaint investigations (170% above)
2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)

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. 2410 This facility has 140% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 140% 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. 183 This facility has 500% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 500% worse Rank #1128 / 1159 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1128th out of 1159 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1159 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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. 64 This facility has 50% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% 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. 6016 This facility has 275% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (60 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 275% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 4013 This facility has 208% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (40 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 208% worse Rank #1307 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1307th out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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. 197 This facility has 171% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 171% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 2710 This facility has 170% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (27 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 170% worse

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

  • March 11, 2026 inspection found 12 staff with improper or missing criminal record clearances, posing immediate health and safety risks and resulting in civil penalties.
  • December 2025 and earlier complaint investigations substantiated repeated failures in timely staff response to call buttons, inadequate staffing, and poor incontinence and hygiene care.
  • March 19, 2026 inspection cited two deficiencies for overcharging a legally blind resident and failing to provide a third party witness during admission document review.

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Type of Rooms Available

Private Rooms
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1 / 4
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1 / 4
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Address 7.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Sacramento's city center to Apple Ridge Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Apple Ridge Assisted Living is located in Sacramento, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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
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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.
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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 Apple Ridge Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Apple Ridge Assisted Living in?

Apple Ridge Assisted Living is in the Arden-Arcade neighborhood of Sacramento.

Is Apple Ridge Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Apple Ridge Assisted Living has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Apple Ridge Assisted Living?

Apple Ridge Assisted Living's occupancy is 83%.

How long has Apple Ridge Assisted Living been in business?

Apple Ridge Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 53 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Apple Ridge Assisted Living?

No, Apple Ridge Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Apple Ridge Assisted Living?

Ilona Corpus is the administrator of Apple Ridge Assisted Living.

How many beds does Apple Ridge Assisted Living have?

Apple Ridge Assisted Living has 94 beds.

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