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Situated just outside the beautiful Sacramento area in Carmichael, CA, Sunrise of Carmichael is a vibrant senior living community that offers Memory Care and Short-Term Stays for those needing extra support. Residents can enjoy engaging programs, local excursions, and the peaceful surroundings filled with majestic trees and beautifully manicured gardens. The compassionate caregivers at Sunrise of Carmichael provide personalized 24-hour care tailored to each resident’s unique needs and preferences.
Sunrise of Carmichael aims to create a safe, warm, and loving environment for those living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory-related conditions. The community features the Sunrise Terrace Club neighborhood for early-stage memory loss and the Reminiscence Neighborhood for moderate to advanced stages. Residents can enjoy healthy, tasty meals prepared by the in-house chef and culinary team using fresh, seasonal ingredients. A jam-packed schedule of activities and programs keeps residents active and engaged, ensuring they feel at home and supported.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Sunrise of Carmichael is legally operated by Ms Carmichael Sh Llc; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt, and administrated by Jessica Sanders.
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.
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.
16 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 65 out of 100. Letter grade D. 16 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 10 | This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 4 | 3 | This facility has 33% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 33% worse Rank #828 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 828th 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 2.6 | 2 | This facility has 30% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2.6 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 30% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 27 | 16 | This facility has 69% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (27 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 69% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 18 | 13 | This facility has 38% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 38% worse Rank #1088 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1088th 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. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related 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
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 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
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 13 | 10 | This facility has 30% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Carmichael's city center to Sunrise of Carmichael's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.97 miles to nearest hospital (Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center)
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Sunrise of Carmichael is located in Carmichael, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Atria Carmichael Oaks |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Carmichael | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
103
Rank
#811 / 1658 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1680 / 2093 | 5 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1487 |
65.3%
Facility
65.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1004 / 1368 | Wg Carmichael Oaks LP; Atria Management Co LLC | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Carmichael |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Carmichael | 66
Facility
66
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1035 / 1658 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1750 / 2093 | 5 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1088 / 1397 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#828 / 1164 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
13
Rank
#475 / 1487 |
59.1%
Facility
59.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1126 / 1368 | Ms Carmichael Sh LLC; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The legal owner and operator of Sunrise of Carmichael is Ms Carmichael Sh Llc; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt.
Sunrise of Carmichael has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Sunrise of Carmichael's occupancy is 59%.
Jessica Sanders is the administrator of Sunrise of Carmichael.
Sunrise of Carmichael has 66 beds.
Sunrise of Carmichael has had 13 recently reported deficiencies.
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