Ponté Palmero
Ponté Palmero is a unique resort-style senior living community nestled in the picturesque foothills of El Dorado County, Northern California. The community offers a continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, emphasizing warmth and hospitality. From the friendly front desk personnel to dedicated caregivers, Ponté Palmero strives to create a welcoming environment for residents. The 23-acre campus features beautifully landscaped grounds, cottage homes, apartments, and accessible recreation areas. The community’s vision is to deliver a retirement lifestyle that prioritizes individual needs and provides all residents with a supportive and inviting home.
Ponté Palmero boasts a wealth of amenities and assisted living facilities designed to enhance the quality of life for residents. The well-appointed details in apartments and community areas, coupled with a comprehensive slate of activities, outings, and events, cater to residents in every way possible. The community anticipates residents’ needs, offering freedom and support to spend time as they wish. Whether enjoying the pool, engaging in exercise classes, participating in hobbies, or admiring the scenic grounds, residents are encouraged to live life to the fullest. Ponté Palmero’s commitment to high-quality care in a home-like setting is evident, creating an environment where residents can thrive and enjoy their retirement.
About this community
Occupancy
Ponté Palmero is legally operated by Cameron Park Senior Living, Llc, and administered by Landon Pilegaard.
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 Scorecard
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 2021 vs. California state average• Total visits (88% above)
• Complaint visits (62% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (50% above) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Other visits (43% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
| 0.6 | 2 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 70% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
| 30 | 16 | This facility has 88% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (30 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 88% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 21 | 13 | This facility has 62% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 62% worse Rank #1147 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1147th 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. |
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Other visits
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Official inspections
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
| 15 | 10 | This facility has 50% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 50% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The December 16, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies, no health or safety violations, and all required paperwork and training were in order.
- The April 8, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failures in fall risk reassessment and timely medical attention after multiple serious resident injuries, resulting in a $500 civil penalty.
- The June 10, 2025 non-compliance conference noted a history of 2 A citations, 1 B citation, and a substantiated complaint involving serious injuries and one death, with one open complaint and appeal.
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1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cameron Park's city center to Ponté Palmero's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.73 miles to nearest hospital (Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital of Folsom)
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Ponté Palmero | AL IL MC | Cameron Park | 250 | No | 38 | - |
| The Ivy at Wellington | AL IL | Aliso Viejo | 160 | No | 29 | - |
| Regency Palms Senior Living | AL MC RC | Long Beach (Downtown) | 91 | No | 96 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Claremont | AL MC | Claremont | 81 | Yes | 14 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Ivy Park at La Palma | AL MC | La Palma | 80 | Yes | 61 | Studio / 1 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about Ponté Palmero
Who is the owner of Ponté Palmero?
Ponté Palmero is legally operated by Cameron Park Senior Living, Llc, and administered by Landon Pilegaard.
Is Ponté Palmero in a walkable area?
Ponté Palmero has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Ponté Palmero?
Ponté Palmero's occupancy is 73%.
Who is the administrator of Ponté Palmero?
Landon Pilegaard is the administrator of Ponté Palmero.
How many beds does Ponté Palmero have?
Ponté Palmero has 250 beds.
Has Ponté Palmero had any recent citations?
Ponté Palmero has had 3 recently reported citations.
Are there photos of Ponté Palmero?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Ponté Palmero in the photo gallery on this page.
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