I toured the nearly-new, cruise-ship-style community and liked the upscale, clean feel - great amenities, restaurant-style dining, 24-hr coffee and nonstop activities that make socializing easy. Staff were friendly and went out of their way to help; move-in support and transitions were smooth. It's expensive (extra fees and annual increases) and feels best for fairly independent residents - rooms can be tight for couples and memory/assisted care seemed less developed (some inexperienced staff, safety/fall and ER concerns mentioned). Overall, a lovely, activity-focused place if you can afford it, but not my choice for someone needing high levels of care.
Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove sits in Northern California, sharing experience with ten other sister communities since 1985, and offers several types of senior care all on one campus, so residents can get independent living, assisted living, memory care, and even skilled nursing if needs change over time. Apartments start at $4,395 and include help with daily chores like cleaning, laundry, and maintenance, which lets folks focus on their favorite activities or spend time outdoors in the courtyard with raised planting beds. The community is pet-friendly, welcomes furry friends, and provides healthy, delicious meals made with quality ingredients in a dining room set up with both tables and booths for a more social, restaurant-style feel, plus they have snacks and drinks available all day.
Residents enjoy a busy calendar filled with events like fitness classes, live music, and educational talks, and there's always staff around the clock if anyone needs extra help or has an emergency. For those needing support, the assisted living part helps with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily routines, while memory care uses Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care® so people with Alzheimer's or dementia can keep their dignity and feel understood. High-speed internet, cable, smart home features like Amazon Alexa, and accessible, handicap-friendly spaces make things easier for everyone, and reliable rides help with appointments and group outings. The fitness opportunities are good, with onsite therapy and programs that promote strength, while staff focus on friendliness, health, and helping residents keep up an active, independent life for as long as possible. Awards in the senior living industry show the community's focus on care and staff development, but what really stands out is the easygoing, warm feeling-no rush, lots of options, and a steady hand in giving each person the care they need, whether it's a helping hand or just good company in the common rooms.
People often ask...
Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,000 per month.
Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
There are 30 photos of Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove on Mirador.
Yes, Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 6915 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA, 95758.
Yes, Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove 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
51
Inspections
18
Type A Citations
6
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
12 Aug 2025
12 Aug 2025
Identified that intravaginal rings were inserted by staff without initial training and not consistently removed after 90 days, leading to five rings being removed during a medical visit and the resident experiencing urinary symptoms. A civil penalty of $500 was assessed.
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§ 9058
23 Jul 2025
23 Jul 2025
Found that a resident left the building around 1:33 p.m. on 7/19/25 and was later found in a nearby neighborhood without pants or shoes after a front-desk staff member did not notice the departure. Found that the daily third-party companion was absent that day, the medical assessment lacked details about the resident's ability to travel in the community unsupervised, and the needs and services plan stated the resident could not leave the building unattended and was non-ambulatory, requiring staff assistance.
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10 Jul 2025
10 Jul 2025
Found no deficiencies after the unannounced visit; reviewed seven resident files and seven staff files, inspected safety equipment and storage, confirmed adequate food supplies and appropriate temperatures, and spoke with staff and residents.
§ 9058
16 Jan 2025
16 Jan 2025
Determined that the allegation that staff neglect caused a resident's injuries did not have enough evidence to prove it occurred. No deficiencies were cited.
30 Dec 2024
30 Dec 2024
Reviewed death reports for two residents dated 12/27/24 and 11/14/24, along with their records, and interviewed the administrator and a staff member, finding no deficiencies.
30 Dec 2024
30 Dec 2024
Identified an allegation that during quarantine the resident did not receive regular hydration checks, contributing to dehydration and hospitalization, with staff noting poor oral intake and limited monitoring. Found that an internal incident report about the hospitalization was not submitted within the required seven days.
30 Dec 2024
30 Dec 2024
Found that staff did not consistently clean the resident’s litter box, leaving the room dirty with a strong odor on 8/8/24. Found no evidence that dehydration or sepsis occurred due to staff negligence or that medications were not given as prescribed, and noted that an incident report about the hospitalization was not filed.
§ 87303(a)
31 Jul 2024
31 Jul 2024
Identified staffing and resident-file issues, including a worker who remained employed after separation and another under 18 who did not require fingerprinting, while safety measures and supplies were adequate and a civil penalty was assessed for days worked by the separated staff member.
§ 87705(c)(5)
§ 87355(e)(3)
31 Jul 2024
31 Jul 2024
Reviewed files and conducted interviews that resulted in citations and a civil penalty for non-compliance issues.
01 Jul 2024
01 Jul 2024
Found all specified allegations of inadequate food service, unmet toileting needs, unmet showering needs, disrespectful treatment, overcharging, and mismanaged medications unsubstantiated, with no deficiencies cited.
01 Jul 2024
01 Jul 2024
Reviewed allegations of inadequate food service, toileting and showering needs, disrespectful treatment, overcharging, and medication mismanagement. No evidence found to support the allegations.
09 May 2024
09 May 2024
Identified the allegation that missing personal items, including rings and a chair, were not properly documented, inventoried, or safeguarded. Found that the theft and loss procedures were not followed, semiannual reviews were not conducted, and residents or their representatives were not provided the required policy sections at admission.
09 May 2024
09 May 2024
Confirmed a complaint regarding missing personal property and failure to follow theft and loss prevention policies.
08 Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024
Conducted an unannounced case-management visit to address a prior citation; administrator and staff were interviewed, and no deficiencies were cited; exit interview held.
08 Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024
No deficiencies cited during the visit.
§ 1569.153
10 Oct 2023
10 Oct 2023
Identified staffing shortages that led to delayed responses to resident call buttons. Observed dining service staff followed infection control procedures, and residents reported no concerns about infection control.
10 Oct 2023
10 Oct 2023
Confirmed staff failed to respond to resident call buttons promptly due to understaffing. Found no evidence of issues with infection control procedures.
17 Aug 2023
17 Aug 2023
Investigated an alleged theft from a resident's apartment on 8/2/23, where a ring and two five-dollar bills were reported missing; compensation was arranged and two staff members were terminated. Reviewed the other resident's missing money information, examined the resident's file and the theft and loss policy, and interviewed residents; no deficiencies were cited.
17 Aug 2023
17 Aug 2023
Reviewed an alleged incident of theft involving missing items from residents' apartments and interviewed staff and residents in response.
10 Jul 2023
10 Jul 2023
Identified a citation for expired first aid/CPR training certificates for three staff members. Found inside temperatures at 74F and water at 111F within required ranges, safety equipment and detectors in place, medication storage secured, cleaning supplies and knives inaccessible, food supplies adequate, and staff and resident interviews conducted.
10 Jul 2023
10 Jul 2023
Reviewed files and conducted inspections of common areas, staff members, and resident interviews. Identified expired certifications, ensured appropriate supplies, and observed satisfactory living conditions.
20 Jun 2023
20 Jun 2023
Identified a discrepancy in a resident's 50 mg daily medication between discharge orders (two 25 mg tablets per day) and MARs (two 25 mg doses); the bottle provided contained 50 mg tablets with one missing. Noted that the 6/6/23 dose at 5 p.m. was administered and the morning dose was not documented, staff sought clarification from the prescriber on 6/7/23, and no deficiencies were cited.
20 Jun 2023
20 Jun 2023
Investigated medication error allegation, found missing tablet but no harm to resident. No deficiencies noted during visit.
§ 87411(c)(1)
24 Apr 2023
24 Apr 2023
Confirmed a case management visit regarding the immediate exclusion of an employee; the employee was terminated on April 22, 2023 after receiving the exclusion letter, and no deficiencies were cited.
24 Apr 2023
24 Apr 2023
Confirmed termination of employee following immediate exclusion letter, no deficiencies noted during visit.
19 Apr 2023
19 Apr 2023
Identified that staff did not dispose of gowns as required during the recent COVID-19 outbreak. Reused gowns and staff going without gowns were reported during that period.
§ 87470(b)(2)
19 Apr 2023
19 Apr 2023
Confirmed that staff did not dispose of gowns as required during a recent COVID-19 outbreak.
02 Mar 2023
02 Mar 2023
Reviewed resident records and care plan, and spoke with staff, but could not interview the resident or two staff members. Found no deficiencies; updated LIC 500 and the resident's care plan were requested.
02 Mar 2023
02 Mar 2023
Reviewed records and care plans after a resident suffered a fall resulting in injury, no deficiencies were found during the visit.
03 Feb 2023
03 Feb 2023
Identified deficiencies related to reporting requirements under state regulations during an office meeting with the site administrator. Civil penalties may be assessed if not corrected by the due dates.
§ 87211(a)(2)
03 Feb 2023
03 Feb 2023
Confirmed deficiencies in reporting requirements were discussed with the facility administrator during a meeting with the Licensing Program Analyst.
§ 87411(a)
28 Jul 2022
28 Jul 2022
Found insufficient evidence to prove the stated allegation after reviewing interviews and documentation.
28 Jul 2022
28 Jul 2022
Determined that the allegation lacked sufficient evidence, leading to an unsubstantiated conclusion with no deficiencies cited.
25 Jul 2022
25 Jul 2022
Found no deficiencies; observed safety measures, secure medication storage, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, monthly fire drills, and complete staff and resident files. Recorded census of 119 residents (6 hospice, 8 home health), temperatures 75°F, hot water 113°F, and all areas including kitchen, dining, bedrooms, and outdoor spaces in compliance.
25 Jul 2022
25 Jul 2022
Inspection found no deficiencies at the facility and all requirements were met.
16 May 2022
16 May 2022
Determined Allegation 1 about hygiene not being met not proven; the resident had a care plan for grooming, dressing, and bathing and staff offered care which the resident sometimes refused. Determined Allegation 2 about toileting not met not proven; the care plan provides full toileting assistance and refusals were noted, Allegation 3 about isolation not proven as visits and calls were allowed, and the phone system worked; however, a Quetiapine medication management issue with missing pills and incomplete documentation was identified.
16 May 2022
16 May 2022
Identified that R1 was given a maple syrup product during a meal that was not sugar-free and not consistent with the diabetic diet ordered. Found that insulin was administered by licensed nurses per orders; meals were offered regularly and served per the care plan with occasional refusals; staffing levels matched the schedule with on-call coverage; Ted Hose assistance and other care plan services were provided; and there was no evidence of disclosing information to unauthorized persons.
16 May 2022
16 May 2022
Confirmed several complaint allegations after interviews and record reviews, but did not substantiate others related to medication, staffing, meal provision, service plan adherence, and unauthorized information disclosure.
§ 87465(d)(3)
28 Apr 2022
28 Apr 2022
Identified that a resident with dementia eloped twice, including an unreported incident on 4/22/22, and was later found in a parking lot after about eight hours outside. Noted that the door alarm did not activate and night-time supervision was inconsistent.
28 Apr 2022
28 Apr 2022
Confirmed elopement of a resident with dementia who left the facility undetected; deficiencies have been cited.
§ 87628(b)(4)
28 Oct 2021
28 Oct 2021
Identified two medication errors on 5/27/21 and 9/26/21 involving the wrong insulin type and dosage for a resident, and found these errors were not reported to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and CCL.
Also found a refund-check issue where a payment was deposited into the wrong account due to delayed information, that a second refund check was issued after correct details were provided, and that extra care charges were refunded and removed; meals were provided daily with a modified diet.
28 Oct 2021
28 Oct 2021
Identified two medication errors involving incorrect insulin dosages and confirmed communication issues regarding a refund check. Allegations of incorrect medication administration were substantiated, while meal plan and care charge concerns were deemed unfounded.
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10 Aug 2021
10 Aug 2021
Found no deficiencies; observed the home in good condition with functioning safety systems, secure medication storage, appropriate food supplies, working detectors, and infection-control/testing protocols in place.
10 Aug 2021
10 Aug 2021
Confirmed no deficiencies during annual inspection, with residents well cared for and facility meeting safety requirements.
§ 87465(a)(5)
23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021
Investigated a complaint alleging odor in the resident’s room; found no evidence to support the odor claim. No deficiencies were observed.
23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021
Found no evidence to support the allegation of a foul-smelling room or inadequate care for a specific resident. No deficiencies were cited during the inspection.
17 Nov 2020
17 Nov 2020
Identified deficiencies after a tele-visit conducted due to COVID precautions, with no one in charge to assist licensing during the visit, rights provided to the licensee, and an exit interview conducted by phone.
17 Nov 2020
17 Nov 2020
Confirmed deficiencies found during a virtual visit, with lack of supervision noted.
12 Nov 2020
12 Nov 2020
Identified discussions on appointing an infectious control lead, a cohorting plan, and visitation. No deficiencies cited.
Case management visit confirmed closure of cases for individuals who were not allowed to work in a licensed care facility. No deficiencies were found during the visit.
