AMERICAN RIVER CENTER
AMERICAN RIVER CENTER holds a 5 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, above the California average of 3.1, as a nursing home in Carmichael, California, with no deficiency records for it in the current CMS extract.
nursing home in Carmichael, California
3900 GARFIELD AVENUERatings
CMS 5/5 stars
- Health inspections: 4/5
- Staffing: 3/5
- Quality measures: 5/5
Estimated cost
Estimated $5,200–$8,500/month
About AMERICAN RIVER CENTER
AMERICAN RIVER CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home in Carmichael, California.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Carmichael average of 3, above the California average of 3.1.
Its strongest reported domain is quality measures at 5 out of 5, and its weakest is staffing at 3 out of 5.
How to read AMERICAN RIVER CENTER's star rating
The CMS overall star rating for AMERICAN RIVER CENTER is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 5-star overall rating means AMERICAN RIVER CENTER sits in the upper tier of rated providers nationally, though a strong overall score can still hide a weaker individual domain.
For AMERICAN RIVER CENTER, CMS currently publishes 4 out of 5 for health inspections, 3 out of 5 for staffing, 5 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other California providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.
In local context: 8 rated facilities in Carmichael average 3 out of 5, and the California average is 3.1. AMERICAN RIVER CENTER rates 5 out of 5, above that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.
What AMERICAN RIVER CENTER's inspection record shows
No deficiency citations for AMERICAN RIVER CENTER appear in the CMS extract this page is built from. That reflects the records CMS has published for this provider, not an inspection performed by Clear Care Connect, and the federal extract can lag a state survey by several months.
Before you rely on a clean record, ask AMERICAN RIVER CENTER for the date of its most recent standard survey and for its current CMS Form 2567. Also ask the California survey agency whether any complaint investigations are open, as complaint surveys are logged separately from the standard annual survey cycle.
What nursing home costs near Carmichael, California
California nursing home typically runs $5,200 to $8,500 per month, a midpoint of roughly $6,850 — about $82,200 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from AMERICAN RIVER CENTER, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.
Actual pricing at AMERICAN RIVER CENTER depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.
When you call AMERICAN RIVER CENTER, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.
Questions to ask AMERICAN RIVER CENTER on a tour
These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Carmichael providers is more revealing than any single visit.
- Your CMS overall rating is 5 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
- CMS reports 3 out of 5 for staffing here — how is that being addressed?
- What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
- How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
- Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?
How to verify this information about AMERICAN RIVER CENTER
Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the California licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for AMERICAN RIVER CENTER; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Carmichael.
Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Carmichael will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.
AMERICAN RIVER CENTER — questions families ask
How does Medicare rate AMERICAN RIVER CENTER?
AMERICAN RIVER CENTER holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.1.
How does AMERICAN RIVER CENTER compare to other Carmichael facilities?
Across 8 rated facilities in Carmichael, the average CMS overall rating is 3 out of 5. AMERICAN RIVER CENTER rates 5 out of 5, above that local average.
What are AMERICAN RIVER CENTER's CMS domain scores?
CMS reports health inspections 4 out of 5, staffing 3 out of 5, quality measures 5 out of 5 for AMERICAN RIVER CENTER.
Who operates AMERICAN RIVER CENTER?
AMERICAN RIVER CENTER is operated as a for profit - limited liability company nursing home.
What does nursing home cost near Carmichael, California?
California nursing home typically runs $5,200–$8,500 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from AMERICAN RIVER CENTER — pricing varies by care level and room type.
Where is AMERICAN RIVER CENTER located?
AMERICAN RIVER CENTER is at 3900 GARFIELD AVENUE. You can reach the facility directly at 9164816455.
Nearby facilities in Carmichael
- ESKATON VILLAGE CARE CENTER
- MANZANITA HEALTHCARE CENTER
- MISSION CARMICHAEL HEALTHCARE CENTER
- MOUNTAIN MANOR SENIOR RESIDENCE
- River City Post Acute
- RIVER POINTE POST-ACUTE
Where this data comes from
- CMS star ratings, health inspection, staffing and quality scores — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog (CMS certification number 555450). Last synced .
- Estimated monthly cost — Clear Care Connect state-level cost model, derived from published market rates for this care type and state. Estimates are not quotes.
The data on this page is current as of — the date this facility's CMS provider data was last synced. Government inspection data is republished by CMS on its own schedule and may lag the facility's current conditions — always confirm directly with the provider.