I moved my mom in and overall I'm very pleased: the brand-new, bright building is spotless and welcoming, staff are caring and attentive, the Activities Director runs a lively calendar (games, outings, classes), and meals are generous and delicious. Residents seem happy and engaged, there's convenient onsite care and Kaiser nearby, and the community feels family-oriented. Downsides: it's expensive, some studios are small with shared baths, outdoor space is limited/unprotected, and I'd verify memory-care training and watch for occasional administrative/billing hiccups. I'd recommend it for assisted/independent living but suggest confirming pricing and memory-care details first.
The Woodlake Senior Living sits in the heart of the Sacramento Valley, near scenic parks, and the community has a bright, cheerful look to it, with a modern multi-story building, a lot of natural light from many windows, and some elegant stone here and there that makes the place feel welcoming. The community has been given Best Assisted Living and Best Memory Care honors by U.S. News and World Report, which matters because the staff put kindness, patience, and resilience into their care-what they call "whole lotta heart"-so residents feel supported no matter what they need. Folks can pick from several living options, since there's independent living, assisted living, memory care for those who need it, skilled nursing, respite care, and continuing care retirement community services, so families don't need to move someone as health changes happen.
People who live here have apartments that come in studios, one- and two-bedroom layouts, and the buildings are pet-friendly, which means folks don't need to leave their pets behind if they move here. Safety and comfort play a big part, and residents have choices between private rooms and several floor plans, plus high-speed internet and Wi-Fi in common areas, so it's easier to stay connected with family and friends. Professional chefs prepare meals in a full-service restaurant, with options for dietary needs, and there's also a cozy bistro and private dining rooms for special occasions.
The community puts a lot of thought into supporting daily routines and physical well-being, with exercise and wellness programs, on-site fitness equipment, walking paths, and landscaped gardens just outside. The salon and barbershop, theater, game room, library, fireplace lounge, and activity spaces give residents a lot to do throughout the week, and the program list includes music and art classes, Brain Fitness activities, PrimeFit, music therapy, outings, lectures, book clubs, and even gardening for those who like to get their hands in the dirt.
Staff work around the clock, 24/7, so residents get help when needed, whether that's medication management, daily living assistance, or just a check-in. Folks with memory-related needs have dedicated spaces and staff trained to support dementia and Alzheimer's care, and activity programs are built specifically for those who need extra help to stay engaged in daily life. Housekeeping, laundry service, personal care, and transportation for errands or doctor visits mean those living here have fewer things to worry about, and there's a clear focus on making the environment safe, clean, and appealing, with outdoor seating, guest suites for visitors, and parking for guests.
From the main entrance and lobby with a fireplace to the private mailboxes and enclosed courtyards, it's a place designed for safety and comfort, so seniors can focus on living well rather than worrying about small details. Arts, music, cooking demonstrations, volunteer opportunities, and social events bring people together, and the community makes sure to offer programs for both independent seniors and those who need extra support, always with a sense of friendliness that many visitors and residents bring up. The Woodlake is recognized for quality care, a clean and visually appealing environment, and a range of activities, all guided by a simple idea: care for every part of a person-mind, body, and spirit-every day.
People often ask...
The Woodlake Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,900 per month.
The Woodlake Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
There are 33 photos of The Woodlake Senior Living on Mirador.
Yes, The Woodlake Senior Living allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 1445 Expo Pkwy, Sacramento, CA, 95815.
Yes, The Woodlake Senior Living 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
48
Inspections
14
Type A Citations
5
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
28 May 2025
28 May 2025
Identified repeated elopements from memory care, with the exterior door alarm missing its battery during evacuations; three incidents occurred in the past year.
§ 9058
§ 1569.312
12 May 2025
12 May 2025
Identified issues included three of ten staff with expired first aid certifications, a housekeeping closet with cleaning supplies and chemicals accessible to residents, and an emergency call system that did not activate because the batteries were dead. Temperature and water were within required ranges, and safety equipment like fire extinguishers and detectors were current.
§ 87411(c)(1)
§ 87309(a)
§ 1569.695(a)(7)
§ 9058
18 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025
Found no evidence to prove the allegation that staff did not keep residents' medical information private, nor evidence to prove the allegation that staff did not treat residents with respect.
18 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025
Investigated allegation that staff did not refill a resident's prescription in a timely manner and found insufficient evidence to prove a delay occurred.
18 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025
Identified that a resident needing an injection could not be readmitted after hospital discharge, resulting in an involuntary transfer. Failed to arrange for the injection to be administered by a home health agency as ordered by the physician.
§ 9058
§ 87468.2(a)(20)
18 Apr 2025
18 Apr 2025
Identified that a refund was issued to the responsible party on 3/12/2025. Found no unlawful eviction of the resident; the hospital relocated them to another care setting on 12/27/2024 and no eviction notice was issued, with no deficiencies observed or cited.
03 Mar 2025
03 Mar 2025
Found that a resident did not receive prescribed medications on several days because staff did not refill, did not document missed doses, and did not notify the family or the pharmacy. This lapse coincided with the resident experiencing tremors and related health concerns.
§ 87465(a)(4)
§ 87211(a)(1)
17 Jan 2025
17 Jan 2025
Found that showers were not performed as scheduled and were sometimes skipped due to staffing problems, leaving residents waiting in bathrooms for extended times and a 45-minute wait after escorting to the bathroom. Also identified that routine tasks like trash removal and laundry were not consistently completed on the PM shift during late August to early September 2024.
17 Jan 2025
17 Jan 2025
Found the allegation that pain medication was given on 10/16/24 and 10/17/24 and then stopped without consent, with a valid medical power of attorney, to be unsubstantiated; no deficiencies were found.
17 Jan 2025
17 Jan 2025
Found no evidence that cleaning products were stored in resident cabinets; all inspected cabinets were locked, and staff stated only hygiene items were kept there, with no deficiencies cited.
25 Nov 2024
25 Nov 2024
Found that a resident did not receive the correct medication doses from September 1 through September 19, 2024, getting 125 mg instead of 500 mg on multiple days due to a hold and staff miscommunication. Found that eviction was pursued for safety-related concerns after several incidents in mid-2024, with records noting aggressive behavior toward staff and other residents and instances where staff encouraged harsh treatment, and that billing continued past the eviction date.
15 Oct 2024
15 Oct 2024
Reviewed two incident reports: one alleging a medication error with a resident in September, and another alleging money missing from a resident's room on two dates. Both reports were reportedly submitted late due to clerical errors.
05 Aug 2024
05 Aug 2024
Reviewed incident reports for four residents showed aggressive incidents involving three residents, with hospital visits and changes to medications. Documentation for R1 and R2 contained conflicting notes about aggression, while R4 had a past history of aggression in older records despite newer notes indicating no aggression; staff received behavioral management training.
05 Aug 2024
05 Aug 2024
Reviewed incident reports involving residents and found instances of aggressive behavior. Staff provided training on behavioral management and redirection techniques. No deficiencies cited during the visit.
§ 87464(f)(4)
18 Jul 2024
18 Jul 2024
Found the allegation that staff do not ensure food served to residents is of good quality unfounded, with meals described as good, varied, and having options. Found unfounded the allegations that staff spoke inappropriately to residents, yelled at residents, or did not dispense medications as prescribed; no deficiencies were observed.
18 Jul 2024
18 Jul 2024
Confirmed no evidence to support allegations about food quality, inappropriate staff behavior, medication management, timely response to call systems, diapering needs, and facility odors.
§ 87468.1(a)(1)
§ 87465(a)(4)
15 Jul 2024
15 Jul 2024
Identified two specific allegations: first, a resident was found with an empty bottle of liquid medication nearby and was hospitalized after hospice and 911 were called, with records showing the resident could store and administer meds and had no cognitive decline. Second, a memory care resident walked out through a side door, with video confirming the exit, and staff noted the resident was not permitted to leave unassisted due to high fall risk.
15 Jul 2024
15 Jul 2024
Reviewed incident reports detailing medication mismanagement and resident elopement incidents. Staff interviews and documentation indicated lapses in medication oversight and supervision of at-risk residents.
06 Jun 2024
06 Jun 2024
Found no deficiencies after an unannounced continuation visit; premises were clean, organized, with unobstructed emergency exits and signage posted. Reviewed eight resident files and ten staff files, all up to date; emergency drills were conducted on 05/21/2024 and 04/04/2024; requested to send LIC 500 Personnel Report, LIC 308 Designation of Responsibility, LIC 610 Emergency Disaster Plan, and liability insurance copy to the regional office.
06 Jun 2024
06 Jun 2024
Reviewed files, observed physical plant, and conducted emergency drill, finding no deficiencies during the visit.
05 Jun 2024
05 Jun 2024
Found memory care and assisted living units clean and free of pests, with working smoke and CO detectors, climate control, and accessible bathrooms with grab bars; hot water ranged from 105 to 120 degrees, and medications were securely stored. Observed kitchen clean with proper food storage and dating, and safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and elevators in good repair.
05 Jun 2024
05 Jun 2024
Inspection report confirmed compliance with regulations for resident care, safety, and cleanliness at the facility.
18 Apr 2023
18 Apr 2023
Identified four of ten staff files lacked first aid certificates; resident and medication records were up to date. Noted sink water temperatures ranging from 106 to 111 degrees, common bathroom at 106 degrees, room temperature at 78 degrees, and fire extinguishers in good repair with recent inspections; the home housed 86 residents of a 144-capacity license, with a hospice waiver for 25.
18 Apr 2023
18 Apr 2023
Identified deficiency in staff training records and provided guidance for correction.
§ 1569.312(a)
27 May 2022
27 May 2022
Found all safety measures in place with no deficiencies identified; hot water was 115 degrees Fahrenheit, fire safety equipment and detectors were in compliance, and medications and sharp objects were securely stored. Noted the administrator was not present, and several documents, including proof of liability insurance and administrator certification, needed updating by 06/01/2022.
27 May 2022
27 May 2022
Confirmed all regulations and requirements were met during the inspection. No deficiencies were found.
23 May 2022
23 May 2022
Found staff and residents reported no issues with showering or changing clothing, and residents appeared clean and sanitary. Found the allegations of improper care during showering and clothing changes and of inadequate food service unsubstantiated; kitchen staff noted some residents receive double portions per diet plans and extra servings can be requested at no additional cost, and activities were conducted.
23 May 2022
23 May 2022
Found no evidence to support allegations of care and food service issues at the facility after interviews, observations, and review of documentation.
03 May 2022
03 May 2022
Found that the allegation that staff failed to provide adequate care to the resident was not supported by evidence, as care was provided, safety checks were conducted, hazards were removed, and no aggression toward others was observed.
03 May 2022
03 May 2022
Found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegations of staff misconduct or resident mistreatment.
§ 87411(c)(1)
04 Mar 2022
04 Mar 2022
Identified head injuries from an unwitnessed fall and additional fall-related injuries among memory care residents. Found insufficient staffing causing delays with meals, clothing changes, and medications, memory care residents eating alone due to limited staff, and a hearing aid safeguard offer being declined.
§ 87411(a)
04 Mar 2022
04 Mar 2022
Confirmed allegations of residents sustaining injuries from falls, insufficient staffing, unexplained injuries, and residents being left unattended.
27 Dec 2021
27 Dec 2021
Found delays in call-button responses during a specific period, with some instances over 30 minutes and others over 45 minutes. Residents reported receiving hygiene assistance and meals, rooms were observed clean, and no widespread odor was found.
27 Dec 2021
27 Dec 2021
Confirmed allegations of delayed response times to call buttons, but found no evidence of unassisted hygiene, dirty rooms, odors, or missed meals.
09 Sept 2021
09 Sept 2021
Identified the allegation that medicines were stored in an unlocked rolling cart and taken into residents' apartments during medication passes, leaving centrally stored medicines not kept in a safe, locked place or locked cart.
09 Sept 2021
09 Sept 2021
Identified 41 late medication administration passes from July and August 2021, with an average delay of about two hours. Concluded that there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the violation occurred, after interviewing staff and residents and reviewing records.
09 Sept 2021
09 Sept 2021
Confirmed late medication administration passes for several residents over a period of two months, resulting in a deficiency citation. Residents and staff reported satisfaction with care provided.
21 Jun 2021
21 Jun 2021
Identified that a staff member, seventeen, had fingerprint clearance and worked in the kitchen as a server, but there was an issue associating him with the Guardian system. No deficiencies were cited.
21 Jun 2021
21 Jun 2021
Visited and reviewed files, no deficiencies found. Staff member confirmed fingerprint clearance for kitchen serving position.
§ 87468.1(a)(2)
07 Jun 2021
07 Jun 2021
Found compliance with applicable regulatory requirements; no deficiencies were cited. Noted Covid-19 precautions included a single entry point with screening, 25% surveillance testing, posted hand hygiene signage and dispensers, PPE training for staff and residents, hourly cleaning, and well-spaced dining and common areas with elevator postings.
07 Jun 2021
07 Jun 2021
Confirmed compliance with regulations during inspection on 06/07/2021.
§ 87465(a)(5)
21 Oct 2020
21 Oct 2020
Identified an elopement on October 8, 2020, with a resident found in the parking lot. Wellness checks indicated no Covid-19 positives.
21 Oct 2020
21 Oct 2020
Conducted a visit following an incident, reviewed security measures, and found no violations.
§ 87465(h)(2)
16 Sept 2020
16 Sept 2020
Found that security measures, including a delayed egress system and IPod-linked alarms, were in place and staff acted promptly when a resident left the memory care unit despite medical notes indicating an inability to leave unassisted. The alarm was cleared within four minutes after staff scanned the area, and the resident was located across the street; the exit opens into a parking lot that leads to public roads.
16 Sept 2020
16 Sept 2020
Conducted unannounced virtual visit; allegations of resident leaving facility; security measures in place and staff responded appropriately.
03 Jun 2020
03 Jun 2020
LPA conducted an inspection of the facility, finding it in compliance with licensing requirements.
21 Nov 2019
21 Nov 2019
Confirmed understanding of various aspects of facility operation, staff qualifications, program policy, grievances, physical plant, and application requirements. Applicant and administrator instructed to submit required documentation for further review.
22 Oct 2019
22 Oct 2019
Identified areas of understanding during inspection included facility operation, staff qualifications, program policies, grievances, physical plant, and application requirements.
