Nursing home

American River Center

3900 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle7
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds99

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 24 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

24 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Apr 10, 2026Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Apr 27, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Apr 27, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Apr 27, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Apr 27, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Quality of life and careProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 27, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Apr 27, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (F0605)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 27, 2026
Jan 10, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 17, 2025
Jan 10, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 17, 2025
Jan 10, 2025Quality of life and careAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. (F0685)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 17, 2025
Jan 10, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 17, 2025
Jan 10, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 17, 2025
Aug 1, 2024Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 2, 2024
Earlier inspections (11)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Jun 14, 2024Resident assessment and care planningPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. (F0660)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 17, 2024
Jun 11, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 17, 2024
May 16, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 19, 2024
May 16, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 19, 2024
Apr 18, 2024Resident rightsPermit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. (F0626)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: May 6, 2024
Mar 22, 2024Infection controlEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (F0887)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Apr 19, 2024
Mar 22, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 19, 2024
Mar 22, 2024Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Apr 19, 2024
Mar 22, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (F0803)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Apr 19, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 30, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Resident rightsKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F0583)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 30, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day3.88California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.81California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.68California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year29.2%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds99
Residents per day, average96.4
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameSunbridge Brittany Rehabilitation Center LLC
ChainGenesis Healthcare (183 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceMar 13, 1991

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Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov · Report an error

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