The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
American River Center
Carmichael, CA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
American River Center has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with 4-star scores for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reported 3.90 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, slightly below the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food service, professional standards, and pharmaceutical services.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8984 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8984.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.74
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.70
- Nurse aides
- 2.46
- Weekend nursing
- 3.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5.3%9.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%4.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%3.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.5%5.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.9%3.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—12.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7%5.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%1.2%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4.7%9.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.8%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.3%98.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 96.6 residents on an average day (98% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.