California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on May 2025

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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.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
| 39 | 10 | This facility has 290% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (39 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 290% worse |
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Citations per year
| 9.8 | 2.5 | This facility has 292% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (9.8 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 292% worse |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 0 | 16 | This facility has 100% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 100% better |
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Complaint visits
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better |
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Other visits
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better |
Saylor Lane Healthcare Center’s inspection record is mixed, showing persistent deficiencies in medication management, infection control, and dietary services alongside substantiated abuse and reporting failures. The May 8, 2025 routine inspection found 13 deficiencies including medication errors, unsafe respiratory care, food safety violations, and incomplete COVID-19 vaccination documentation. An April 15, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated resident-to-resident physical abuse and failure to timely report it, indicating ongoing concerns with resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsCalifornia average 12.5
Last Health inspection on May 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
39 of 41 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 41 resulted from complaint investigations.
California average: 0.4
California average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
118 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 28 | 0 | 28 | 9,193 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 12 | 24 | 3,866 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,370 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 445 | 58 | 63% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 421 | 56 | 61% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 325 | 51 | 55% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 212 | 63 | 68% | 2.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 205 | 64 | 70% | 3.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 154 | 54 | 59% | 2.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 135 | 21 | 23% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 128 | 64 | 70% | 1.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 21 | 23% | 1.6 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
69% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Saylor Lane Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Housing Options: Private / Semi-private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Recreational Activities
Health Programs
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sacramento's city center to Saylor Lane Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Saylor Lane Health Care Center is located in Sacramento, California.
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Saylor Lane Health Care Center is in the East Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento.
Saylor Lane Health Care Center has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Yes — there are 8 photos of Saylor Lane Health Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Saylor Lane Health Care Center is located at 3500 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816.
(916) 457-3500 will put you in contact with the team at Saylor Lane Health Care Center.
Yes — Saylor Lane Health Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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