Atria El Camino Gardens sits in a spot where seniors can pick from independent living, assisted living, supportive living, and memory care, and the place has these Life Guidance® memory care services that help people living with Alzheimer's or other dementias, with dedicated staff on-site day and night to help with things like medication, showering, dressing, and even bringing folks to activities or meals if they need it, and each apartment has an emergency call system so someone always knows if you need help. The community has several types of apartments, from studios to one-bedrooms and companions, and some have kitchens, walk-in showers, and even patios or balconies, and everyone gets daily housekeeping, laundry services, apartment maintenance, and chef-prepared meals, which you can eat with friends in dining areas with nice tables, or at the Anytime Café, or even at local restaurants with the community shuttle service that takes people around the area for errands or outings.
There's a full-time director who plans events and activities, and the Engage Life® program has a big calendar with things like art classes, games, morning exercise, educational programs, movies, and a Social Series of monthly events so there's always something to do, plus a well-stocked library with comfy spots for reading or talking and movie theater, billiards, a craft room, garden courtyards, walking paths, patios, a salon and barber shop, worship services, and Wi-Fi for staying connected. Outdoor spaces have landscaping, cozy seating, and fireplaces, and the main lobby is welcoming with a fireplace and piano, so residents and their guests feel at home, and there's a fitness program and wellness center to encourage daily activity, while pet-friendly rules let many residents bring their furry friends.
The staff includes licensed nurses who do regular care plans for each resident, making sure health needs are matched to the right support, whether it's just a little help now and then or more regular assistance with daily routines, and the on-site skilled nursing means even those with higher care needs have support close at hand; for folks who need a break from home care or caregivers, respite options are available short-term. Atria El Camino Gardens has received awards based on reviews from residents and families, including for dining, activities, wellness, and an overall friendly atmosphere, and the staff have a reputation for being kind and helpful, which adds to the sense of community. Options for monthly, all-inclusive rent-no big buy-in fees here-make it less stressful if someone's thinking about joining, and with things like local transportation, secure memory care areas to help prevent wandering, and easy access features for all apartments, the building's designed to make life easier and safer. The Memory Care neighborhood is expanding and being updated, so those needing special care get even more attention, and there's also home care service with aides who can help with daily companionship and non-medical support for those living at home. Seniors can find options here-whether wanting active, independent living, needing a bit more help with days, or living with dementia-and the focus is on comfort, safety, good meals, daily connection, and support when it's needed most.
People often ask...
Atria El Camino Gardens offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,495 per month.
Atria El Camino Gardens offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and board and care.
There are 19 photos of Atria El Camino Gardens on Mirador.
Yes, Atria El Camino Gardens allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 2426 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, CA, 95608.
Yes, Atria El Camino Gardens offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
101
Inspections
5
Type A Citations
6
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
29 May 2025
29 May 2025
Found a privacy concern about staff entering a resident's bathroom with the door open to be unsubstantiated. Found the mail and package safeguarding allegation unfounded.
08 Apr 2025
08 Apr 2025
Found that a resident wandered away from their apartment on the evening of March 22, 2025, was later found on a street and returned with staff, and was hospitalized for reasons unrelated to the incident. Cognitive testing around that date showed normal cognition, though physician documents included a dementia diagnosis.
06 Feb 2025
06 Feb 2025
Found unfounded the allegation that staff did not mitigate the spread of infectious outbreaks, noting that staff followed infection control guidelines and residents received necessary care, with no confirmed outbreak.
30 Oct 2024
30 Oct 2024
Identified closure of the death-related matter after a resident was found unresponsive during a meal check, consistent with policy to check on residents who miss meals. Noted a POLST indicating 'do not resuscitate'.
30 Oct 2024
30 Oct 2024
Found an unannounced visit on 10/30/2024 documenting 191 residents in care (eight on hospice) within a center licensed for 325 with a hospice waiver of 20, and observed clean, sanitary conditions, a comfortable 73-degree temperature, and required hallway posters. Noted one resident room with sharps and that some residents without cognitive impairment were allowed to store their own detergents, a matter under review; no deficiencies cited.
20 Sept 2024
20 Sept 2024
Investigated a death report dated 09/19/2024; reviewed the resident’s records, including LIC 602, Needs and Assessment, Preplacement Assessment, POLST, Emergency Contact, and Skilled Nursing Discharged Report, and requested staff schedules with contact information for 09/17/2024 and 09/18/2024.
20 Sept 2024
20 Sept 2024
Reviewed a death report and conducted a case management visit to gather information.
29 Aug 2024
29 Aug 2024
Found that the allegation that staff did not meet residents’ needs was unfounded. Interviews and records showed residents generally received timely assistance, including one incident where a resident could self-care and did not trigger the pendant.
29 Aug 2024
29 Aug 2024
Found the allegation that staff were not meeting resident needs to be unfounded, as interviews and file reviews indicated proper response times and resident satisfaction with assistance provided.
22 May 2024
22 May 2024
Found compliance with the stipulation and waiver and order after reviewing the stipulation binder, audits of emergency call responses, care records, incident reports, and completed in-service trainings. Observed the site clean, safe, sanitary, and well maintained, with the stipulation posted conspicuously; discussed that after probation ends, a new license would be issued.
22 May 2024
22 May 2024
Confirmed compliance with all stipulations and orders during the visit.
01 May 2024
01 May 2024
Investigated two allegations: illegal eviction and staff not providing resident records; both were found unfounded.
01 May 2024
01 May 2024
Interviews and file review revealed that the allegations of illegal eviction and failure to provide resident records were unfounded.
14 Mar 2024
14 Mar 2024
Found compliance with the stipulation and waiver and order after an unannounced quarterly case management visit, noting clean and well-maintained common areas, reviewed stipulation materials, and active audits of staff hours, care tasks, and emergency call responses plus January staff training. Noted 883 calls between February 20 and March 4, including three that exceeded ten minutes, and nine days with no response calls over ten minutes.
13 Mar 2024
13 Mar 2024
Found that the allegations that staff did not keep rooms at a comfortable temperature and that the AC unit was not working were unfounded. Staff conduct daily temperature checks, portable cooling/heating units are available as needed, and residents can relocate to other wings if required.
14 Mar 2024
14 Mar 2024
Found that the allegation that a resident was not allowed to leave was unfounded. Interviews showed the director briefly tried to enforce a sign-out for safety but was directed not to continue, and the resident left or returned to common areas.
14 Mar 2024
14 Mar 2024
Found that the allegation that a resident’s room temperature was not kept comfortable was unfounded after interviews and file reviews.
14 Mar 2024
14 Mar 2024
Confirmed that the allegation regarding the temperature in a resident's room was unfounded.
13 Mar 2024
13 Mar 2024
Confirmed that allegations related to temperature control in resident rooms were unfounded.
§ 9058
05 Jan 2024
05 Jan 2024
Found unfounded that staff did not follow proper eviction procedures. Records show an eviction notice was properly served on December 22, 2023, with an effective date January 22, 2024 (30 days) and included required referrals and complaint information.
05 Jan 2024
05 Jan 2024
Found that staff did follow proper eviction procedures.
30 Nov 2023
30 Nov 2023
Found a case management visit was conducted after a voicemail about the executive director's relocation, with interim leadership in place and documents to appoint a new administrator to be provided. Addressed a family visitation dispute and advised documenting incidents and submitting incident reports if it recurs; no deficiencies observed.
30 Nov 2023
30 Nov 2023
No deficiencies observed during the visit and the family visitation dispute was discussed.
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
Found no health, safety, or personal rights violations and posters were clearly displayed; noted the executive director’s administrator certificate appeared expired, but verification showed it current with renewal processed and a copy not yet provided, and the CARE tool indicated overall compliance.
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
Found compliance with the stipulation and waiver order; observed posted orders, clean and safe conditions, and ongoing documentation including monthly staff trainings, resident care task audits, staffing levels, and incident reports for emergency call responses exceeding 10 minutes.
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
Identified three incident concerns: an emotional distress allegation for a resident dated 9/10/2023 (date corrected to 10/15/2023), a medication-related issue in another resident’s room on 10/16/2023, and a death-related matter for a third resident; documents were requested, the death-related matter remains under review, and no deficiencies were cited.
20 Oct 2023
20 Oct 2023
LPAs conducted a visit to discuss incident reports submitted by the facility, including emotional distress, medication handling, and a resident's death. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023
Found four allegations—unsanitary conditions, pests in the kitchen, residents served moldy food, and improper handwashing—unfounded for the unsanitary conditions and pests, and unsubstantiated for moldy food and handwashing.
11 Aug 2023
11 Aug 2023
Investigated allegations regarding unsanitary conditions, pest presence, and moldy food and determined them to be false or without reasonable basis. Allegations concerning improper handwashing procedures lacked sufficient evidence to prove a violation.
04 May 2023
04 May 2023
Found no preponderance of evidence that the resident's records were tampered with. Interviews and record reviews showed multiple copies of records and a new copy appeared after concerns were raised, but this did not establish tampering.
04 May 2023
04 May 2023
Investigated the allegation of interfering with residents' packages/mail; found unfounded. Investigated the allegation of financial abuse of a resident; found unsubstantiated.
04 May 2023
04 May 2023
Found the allegation that staff handled a resident in a rough manner unfounded. Review of records and interviews showed eviction procedures were properly followed for rule violations and an incident report noted the resident yelling and being disrespectful to others, with the resident admitting using insulting language toward staff.
04 May 2023
04 May 2023
Investigated an allegation that records were tampered with to increase a resident's rent and found it unsubstantiated due to insufficient evidence.
24 Mar 2023
24 Mar 2023
Identified a deficiency for not issuing a two-day written notice to a resident after a change in level of care for private duty personnel, and the required document could not be supplied during the visit.
§ 1569.657(a)
24 Mar 2023
24 Mar 2023
Found clean and in good repair, alert button responses timely, and regular reporting on response times. Found that resident care task audits and staffing levels were sufficient for care needs, and monthly staff training occurred with attendance records kept.
24 Mar 2023
24 Mar 2023
Found substantiated medication mismanagement; all other allegations—threatening a resident, not releasing records, not treating residents with dignity, not providing proper documentation to a physician, and making false claims—unsubstantiated.
24 Mar 2023
24 Mar 2023
Found that the allegation that no refund was issued to the resident was unfounded.
24 Mar 2023
24 Mar 2023
Found that the allegation that a resident was overcharged was not supported by a preponderance of evidence after interviews and review of records.
24 Mar 2023
24 Mar 2023
Reviewed a complaint alleging overcharging of a resident; charges were observed to align with the admission agreement, though a disputed service charge was later credited back. Determined that due to a safety risk incident, additional supervision and consequent charges were invoked per the terms of the agreement, with insufficient evidence to prove the allegation of overcharging.
02 Mar 2023
02 Mar 2023
Found there was not enough evidence to prove that staff interfered with residents' sleep. Noted that a few residents reported past sleep interruptions, but these ceased after they shared their sleep preferences, and staff said they accommodate residents' sleep schedules.
02 Mar 2023
02 Mar 2023
Found that COVID-19 precautions were being followed: staff wore masks, visitors were redirected to central screening, and a resident out of isolation was redirected back. Found that the claim that response testing was not conducted during a COVID-19 outbreak was unfounded.
02 Mar 2023
02 Mar 2023
Confirmed staff wore masks and conducted response testing during COVID-19 outbreak. Allegation of lack of precautions for COVID-19 was unfounded.
08 Feb 2023
08 Feb 2023
Investigated a complaint alleging staff opened residents’ packages to check for medications; found the allegation unfounded.
08 Feb 2023
08 Feb 2023
Found no evidence to support the allegation of improper handling of packages containing medications at the facility.
29 Oct 2022
29 Oct 2022
Found no health, safety, or personal rights violations at the site; infection control in substantial compliance at the time.
29 Oct 2022
29 Oct 2022
Found the site clean and in good repair; alert button logs showed timely responses; records indicated adequate staffing for resident care; monthly staff training was conducted.
29 Oct 2022
29 Oct 2022
Reviewed: Facility clean and in good repair, alert button logs timely, sufficient staff numbers for resident care tasks, monthly staff training conducted.
24 Aug 2022
24 Aug 2022
Investigated findings identified that the Secured Environment Addendum for the resident was signed by the Power of Attorney and lacked the resident’s signature. The Power of Attorney stated the resident knew she was moving into a secured setting and was rejected for standard care, with a prior related issue noted in 2018.
24 Aug 2022
24 Aug 2022
Investigated two visitation concerns in the memory care unit: first, whether requiring masks outdoors during visits violated residents' visitation rights; found no clear evidence of a rights violation. Identified that the second concern—restricting indoor visitation for a resident and requiring masks—had supporting evidence in emails and texts describing such visits.
24 Aug 2022
24 Aug 2022
Confirmed deficiency regarding lack of resident signature on the Secured Environment Addendum.
§ 87465(a)(4)
08 Jun 2022
08 Jun 2022
Found that a stipulation was in effect from 06/01/2022 to 06/01/2024, with increased monitoring, and no violations cited during the visit.
16 Jun 2022
16 Jun 2022
Found the allegation unfounded: the resident could not reliably identify his medications or explain their purposes, so self-management without supervision was not approved, aligning with medical guidance and policy.
16 Jun 2022
16 Jun 2022
Found that several residents had health incidents in early June, including falls and ER visits, with one resident sent out for skin breakdown and another sent out to the ER; one began hospice care. Behavior concerns were addressed with medication adjustments and increased family involvement, and COVID-19 precautions were followed with no deficiencies cited.
16 Jun 2022
16 Jun 2022
Confirmed multiple incidents of residents falling and being sent out for medical evaluation, with no deficiencies cited during inspection.
08 Jun 2022
08 Jun 2022
Reviewed finding on 06/08/2022 meeting, stipulation agreement adopted on 6/1/2022 with limitations and conditions for the probation period ending on 6/1/2024. Licensees agree to comply with terms and operate the facility in substantial compliance with regulations. Monitor will be increased by CCLD.
17 May 2022
17 May 2022
Identified that the resident left with an unknown visitor on 10/16/2021, and staff did not identify who left with the resident or notify the family promptly.
Found no evidence that staff failed to notify the family when the resident was not in the community, and law enforcement was contacted when the resident did not return.
17 May 2022
17 May 2022
Identified two allegations: inadequate supervision—with issues around staff paperwork, shower assistance, and a fall—and inadequate food service, including breakfast staffing and limited vegetable options. Determined these concerns were unproven due to insufficient evidence.
17 May 2022
17 May 2022
Investigated two allegations: staff did not assist residents with showers as often as needed, and staff did not assist with ambulating to the restroom in a timely manner. Interviews and documented data showed no clear evidence to support these allegations, and pendant response times improved over time.
17 May 2022
17 May 2022
Reviewed allegations regarding inadequate assistance with showering and restroom needs, with findings showing a lack of evidence to support claims of insufficient staff response times.
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Found the allegation that increased charges were improperly applied when the resident moved to memory care unfounded after reviewing the care plan, residency agreement, and room change documents.
20 Apr 2022
20 Apr 2022
Confirmed unfounded allegation of improper billing regarding a resident's level of care and associated costs.
§ 87468.1(a)(11)
30 Mar 2022
30 Mar 2022
Found that water intrusion into the resident's apartment came from gutter issues and the PTAC/AC unit rather than a roof problem, based on interviews and maintenance records. The department determined the allegation unsubstantiated.
30 Mar 2022
30 Mar 2022
Reviewed work orders, interviewed residents and staff, and examined invoices regarding water leakage in an apartment unit and found the allegation to be unsubstantiated.
11 Mar 2022
11 Mar 2022
Found that on 3/4/22, a staff member misinterpreted a medication order and prepared two vials instead of one; the resident refused the extra dose, so none were administered. Observed that COVID-19 protocols were followed and no deficiencies were cited.
11 Mar 2022
11 Mar 2022
Found no deficiencies during the case management inspection following a medication incident report received.
24 Feb 2022
24 Feb 2022
Found no deficiencies after the case management follow-up; confirmed the resident remained at the location.
24 Feb 2022
24 Feb 2022
Confirmed no deficiencies during inspection.
§ 1569.698
23 Nov 2021
23 Nov 2021
Investigated eviction notice for a resident with a restricted health condition and a fall by another resident; no deficiencies were cited.
23 Nov 2021
23 Nov 2021
Confirmed no deficiencies during the case management visit.
29 Oct 2021
29 Oct 2021
Identified personnel requirement violations, a criminal clearance violation, and resident personal rights violations in privately operated settings, with a history of complaints since 2016 and a civil penalty issued in 2021.
04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021
Investigated a report of a resident signing out with a friend on 10/16/21 and not returning until 10/17/21; the medical record shows the resident cannot leave unassisted and has no conservator. Found no adverse reactions to missed medications; family and law enforcement were notified, and staff reviewed the rules requiring notification when leaving.
04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021
Confirmed incident where a resident left the community without assistance, prompting changes to notification procedures for future incidents. No deficiencies noted during the visit.
29 Oct 2021
29 Oct 2021
Discussed history of citations, complaints, and penalties. Staffing and oversight improvement agreed upon.
27 Oct 2021
27 Oct 2021
Identified that a 30-day written termination notice for a resident was not provided to CCLD, and no record of the notice could be found in care home files or department databases.
27 Oct 2021
27 Oct 2021
Found the unlawful eviction allegation unfounded after reviewing records and interviewing staff.
27 Oct 2021
27 Oct 2021
Found no health, safety, or personal rights violations during an unannounced infection-control review on 10/27/2021, with COVID-19 testing, daily self-screening, risk assessment completed, and PPE worn. Found substantial compliance with infection-control standards, with fire extinguishers ready, evacuation chairs available, and no deficiencies observed during tours of buildings and common areas.
27 Oct 2021
27 Oct 2021
Inspection found no immediate issues.
§ 87705(c)(4)
30 Aug 2021
30 Aug 2021
Found that on December 22, 2019, staff did not respond promptly to a resident's emergency call, leading to the resident's death. A civil penalty of $14,500 was issued for that death.
30 Aug 2021
30 Aug 2021
Confirmed neglect of a resident due to staff not responding to emergency call button in a timely manner, resulting in the resident's death. Civil penalty of $14,500 issued.
19 Aug 2021
19 Aug 2021
Identified an unannounced case management visit on 08/19/2021 to verify posting of licensing notices and that contact information had been updated, with the posted notice meeting required elements. Notified all residents in writing; confirmed one resident received a letter about a pending legal matter and a recent notice regarding a licensing matter; health protocols and PPE were followed; no deficiencies cited; exit interview conducted.
19 Aug 2021
19 Aug 2021
Confirmed compliance with posting licensing reports and disclosure to new residents following a legal matter. No deficiencies cited.
11 Aug 2021
11 Aug 2021
Delivered a letter of immediate exclusion for staff to the person in charge at the site.
Completed pre-visit COVID-19 testing and daily self-screening, conducted interviews with residents, and obtained the contact information for a resident's representative; PPE was worn and hand sanitizer used on entry.
11 Aug 2021
11 Aug 2021
Confirmed immediate exclusion letter delivered to staff and interviews conducted with residents.
06 Aug 2021
06 Aug 2021
Investigated allegations of staff abuse; staff member admitted to abusing residents by giving cold showers and verbally threatening them; a deficiency was cited.
06 Aug 2021
06 Aug 2021
Confirmed abuse of residents by staff members through cold showers and verbal threats.
26 Jul 2021
26 Jul 2021
Investigated complaints about missed doctor appointments, inadequate showering, smoking supervision, and billing at the home. Found the missed doctor appointment claim not supported by evidence; showering and smoking-related concerns were confirmed; and the billing issue not supported.
26 Jul 2021
26 Jul 2021
Confirmed that staff did not ensure resident was taken to doctor appointments, resident was charged for services not provided, staff did not allow resident to smoke, and resident was left unsupervised while smoking.
18 Jun 2021
18 Jun 2021
Found no evidence to prove the claim of inappropriate comments or behavior by a staff member toward a resident during the escort to the dining room. The review relied on chart notes, emails between family representatives and administrators, and statements from staff.
18 Jun 2021
18 Jun 2021
Reviewed allegation of inappropriate behavior towards resident with dementia, found to be unsubstantiated after interviews, documentation review, and training verification.
23 Apr 2021
23 Apr 2021
Reviewed the visitation plan and related Covid-19 guidelines after a call on 04/23/2021; no deficiencies cited.
Conducted an exit interview.
23 Apr 2021
23 Apr 2021
Contacted facility regarding visitation policies, reviewed plan and CCLD guidelines. No deficiencies cited.
30 Jun 2020
30 Jun 2020
Found allegations of improper cleaning in resident rooms to be unsubstantiated after interviews and inspections. No deficiencies cited.
19 May 2020
19 May 2020
Investigated and found the allegation that residents were made to stay in their rooms to be unfounded, with no complaints from interviewed residents about precautionary measures taken due to COVID-19.
08 Apr 2020
08 Apr 2020
Confirmed inadequate staffing led to delayed response to resident's emergency call button, resulting in a resident's death.
§ 87224
03 Feb 2020
03 Feb 2020
Confirmed that individual associated with facility not allowed to work or reside there; requested disassociation from facility.
15 Jan 2020
15 Jan 2020
No deficiencies were cited during the inspection conducted by Licensing Program Analysts on 1/15/2020.
08 Jan 2020
08 Jan 2020
Investigators found that the allegation regarding clean drinking water for a resident was unfounded after conducting interviews, inspections, and reviewing documentation.
26 Dec 2019
26 Dec 2019
Identified incident reported, care plan meeting conducted, no further incidents reported.
21 Nov 2019
21 Nov 2019
Reviewed incident reports of resident falls, no serious injuries reported, care plans in place for interventions and monitoring during meal times.
§ 87464(d)
§ 87468.2(a)6
§ 87464(d)
22 Oct 2019
22 Oct 2019
Conducted an unannounced case management visit to verify the termination of a former employee, who was found to no longer be working at the facility.
04 Oct 2019
04 Oct 2019
Reviewed records, facilities, and staff; all found in compliance with regulations. No deficiencies identified.
