American River Center

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies

National median: 7

5 below national median

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing

National median: 4.12 hrs

4.08 hrs near national median

Registered nurse (RN)

0.67 hrs

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

0.81 hrs

Certified nursing aide (CNA)

2.51 hrs

Physical therapy

0.11 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating improved from 4 to 5 stars over 18 data points.

Facility profile

Type

Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home · Hospice · Retirement home

Capacity

99 certified beds · ~96 avg residents/day (97% occupancy)

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Payment accepted

Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

American River Center is a 99-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Carmichael, California, operated by a limited liability company. The center holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, supported by a 5-star rating in quality measures and a 4-star health inspection rating. Staffing at the facility is currently rated at 3 out of 5 stars.

Location

3900 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, 95608, Carmichael, CA

Recent reviews

• Vickie ★★★★★ February 13, 2026

  Alisa is the sweetest, she was kind and took great care of my mother.

• Thalia Georgalis ★★★★★ February 13, 2026

  American River Center has provided exceptional care to my husband. All of the specialists; Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Respiratory Therapists, RN's, CNA's, MD's. I would like to recognize the two Diane's; Speech Therapist and the Dietitian. These ladies worked hard to assure my husband's recovery. He would also like to recognize Alina, CNA for her exceptional care and her contagious smile. Also, the housekeepers are to be complimented for their hard work The facility is always super clean. Any and all requests were addressed immediately. This facility has an extraordinary group of individuals that make a significant difference in the care that patients receive. My husband and I are eternally grateful for his recovery. I would and will highly recommend American River Center to all my friends and family. Thank you to everyone Sincerely, Thalia Georgalis

• Mary Shier ★★★★★ January 29, 2026

  I was a patient here for over 3 months recovering from a left shoulder brake. When I was first admitted, I was in so much pain that I could barely move. Mila my CNA took wonderful care of me, especially in the beginning when I couldn’t do much for myself. All the staff are polite and nice. I loved going to the group activities and it really made my time here enjoyable. Ben, Brittany and Becky were wonderful and I owe all my strength and recovery to them. I am leaving today prepared to function independently in the real world again. I can’t thank American river enough for all the love and compassion they showed.

• Helen Boak ★★★★★ January 20, 2026

  I was admitted to ARC a little over three months ago with a broken femur. My experience here has been great, everyone has helped me get stronger, healthier and ready to go back home! Ben and Brittany from therapy are amazing and truly cared and encouraged me to reach my full potential. When I first got here I couldn’t even stand up, and now I’m able to do everything I need in order to go home safely. They helped my fear of falling and gave me confidence to walk again. My CNAs, Mila, Millie and Amara were so helpful and careful with me. I have been to other skilled nursings before and they do not even compare to American River.

• Cynthia Jones ★★★★★ December 26, 2025

  Friendly nurses, physical therapists, aides, pretty much all employees were pleasant and supportive. They detected new physical issues and followed up with the Dr and others to address them. All around good experience!

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for American River Center?

American River Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

How did American River Center score on health inspections?

American River Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.

What is the staffing rating for American River Center?

American River Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.

How many beds does American River Center have?

American River Center has 99 certified beds.

Does American River Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

Yes, American River Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Where is American River Center located?

American River Center is located at 3900 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, 95608, Carmichael, California.

How can I contact American River Center?

You can reach American River Center by phone at +1 916-481-6455.

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