Occupancy rate
66%
Lower than the California average: 72.8%The Commons at Elk Grove
Memory Care in Elk Grove
The Commons at Elk Grove
Memory Care in Elk Grove
The Commons at Elk Grove prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for assisted senior living and memory care options. Residents from different living options receive personalized care that allows them to obtain the necessary care while promoting an active lifestyle. The community does not only encourage residents to feel relaxed and at ease but also to practice a lifestyle that is healthy for their well-being.
As an MBK Senior Living home, The Commons prioritizes the holistic wellness of its residents. A list of enriching and engaging activities for residents includes gardening, exercise programs, watching at the in-house movie theater, and many more. As for their residential services, residents do not have to worry about housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and stimulating memory care activities. All of these are offered by management to ensure they live comfortably and hassle-free.
110-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 59 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
73 / 110
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 9, 2018
CountySacramento
The Commons at Elk Grove is legally operated by Elk Grove Msl Ll;msl Community Management Llc, and administrated by Lori Prewett-spencer.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
Care Cost
Types of Care at The Commons at Elk Grove
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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 worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (56% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (20% above) 3 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at California avg)
• Complaint visits (at California avg)
• Other visits (at California avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Total visits (56% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (20% above) 3 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at California avg)
• Complaint visits (at California avg)
• Other visits (at California avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
Latest Inspection
October 6, 2025
Monitoring
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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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.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. California avg 3).— At avg |
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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. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (3 vs. California avg 4).↓ 25% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 25 | 16 | This facility has 56% more total visits than a typical California facility (25 vs. California avg 16).↑ 56% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 13 | 13 | This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. California avg 13).— At avg |
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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.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. California avg 7).— At avg |
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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 facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 13 complaint visits.
| 12 | 10 | This facility has 20% more complaint investigations than a typical California facility (12 vs. California avg 10).↑ 20% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with mostly clean annual inspections but recent administrative deficiencies and late incident reporting. The October 6, 2025 inspection cited two deficiencies for an unassociated administrator and late notification, resulting in an immediate civil penalty. Earlier inspections found no deficiencies, though a June 1, 2023 annual visit flagged missing medical assessments for two residents with dementia, and a November 4, 2024 visit cited late incident reports.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California
The Commons at Elk Grove is located in Elk Grove, California.
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1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Elk Grove's city center to The Commons at Elk Grove's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.42 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita South Sacramento Dialysis Center)
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Penalties and fines
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
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Memory Care around Elk Grove The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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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.
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. | Elk Grove | 110 | No | 59 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 66.4% | Elk Grove Msl Ll;Msl Community Management Llc | Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed |
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