Ponté Palmero
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Cameron Park, CA

Ponté Palmero

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Cameron Park, CA

Overview of 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.

Bed community size
250-bed community Rank #86 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 1657 homes in California. 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.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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
17 years in operation Rank #458 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 458th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.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 community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 38 / 100 Rank #1584 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1584th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
73%
Rank #873 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 873rd out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
183 / 250
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 3, 2009
CountyEl Dorado

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ponté Palmero is legally operated by Cameron Park Senior Living, Llc, and administered by Landon Pilegaard.

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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.

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

Rank #925 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 925th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 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. Inspection score: 77 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 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 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than California 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)
Latest Inspection April 27, 2026

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. 310 This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better
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. 23 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 0.62 This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 70% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.13.3 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 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. 3016 This facility has 88% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (30 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 88% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2113 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 47 This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1510 This facility has 50% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 50% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info 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.

Places of interest near Ponté Palmero

Address 1.2 miles from city center Info 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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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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