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Atria El Camino Gardens

2426 Garfield Ave

Carmichael, CA 95608

325 beds • Est. 1995 (30 years)


FYI Safety Score

6.3 Below Average

11 state citations (4 serious, 7 minor) and 7 verified complaints since 2021 across 72 inspections. The most serious substantiated finding involved a staff member who admitted to giving cold showers and verbally threatening 3 memory care residents, resulting in a deficiency citation and the staff member's termination. A 2021 complaint also documented a resident with vascular dementia who left the facility undetected and was unaccounted for overnight before returning the following morning. In August 2025, 2 complaints were filed: one alleging that a staff member grabbed and yanked a resident's arm after the resident vomited, with a subsequent x-ray showing possible fractures, and another alleging that staff failed to seek timely medical evaluation for a resident who was later transferred to hospice care and passed away. Other complaints investigated over the period, including allegations involving sanitation, pest control, resident privacy, and staff conduct, were found unfounded or unsubstantiated.


Why we like it

Atria El Camino Gardens is a 325-bed assisted living and memory care community in Carmichael, making it one of the largest Atria properties in California. The sheer scale means extensive amenities, dedicated wings for different care levels, and a wide range of daily programming.

Located in the same Sacramento suburb as the smaller Atria Carmichael Oaks, El Camino Gardens is the big-campus option for families who want maximum variety and resources.

  • Exceptional scale and resources

    At 325 beds, this is among the largest assisted living communities in the Sacramento region. Size translates to more activity options, dining variety, specialized care wings, and deeper staffing.

  • Budget-friendly for a major chain

    Sacramento-area pricing keeps this community well below what Atria charges in the Bay Area or Southern California coastal markets, offering strong value for a full-service operation.

  • Dedicated memory care capacity

    A community this size can support substantial memory care programming with dedicated staff and purpose-built spaces, rather than a small add-on wing.

  • Sacramento suburb convenience

    Carmichael offers a low-key residential setting with easy access to Sacramento's hospitals, including UC Davis Medical Center and Mercy General, both within a short drive.

  • Very large community feel

    325 beds is a lot of people under one roof. Residents who thrive in smaller, more intimate settings may feel lost in a community this size, even with good staffing ratios.

  • Two Atria options in the same city

    Families considering Carmichael should compare this property with the nearby 95-bed Atria Carmichael Oaks, which has a higher safety score and a more intimate atmosphere at a similar price point.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Studio$3,295/mo
1 Bedroom$4,395/mo

Independent Living

Studio$3,295/mo
1 Bedroom$4,395/mo

Memory Care

Private Room$7,395/mo
Studio$7,395/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

2426 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608

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Amenities & Services

Medication Management
Memory Care Program
Dining
Activities Program
Beauty Salon
Library
Movie Theater
Garden
Wi-Fi
Cable TV

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Atria El Camino Gardens?
Atria El Camino Gardens has a FYI Safety Score of 6.3 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 11 state citations and 7 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 72 inspections.
How much does Atria El Camino Gardens cost?
Atria El Camino Gardens starts at $3,295 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Atria El Camino Gardens offer memory care?
Atria El Camino Gardens does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Atria El Camino Gardens accept Medi-Cal?
Atria El Camino Gardens is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Atria El Camino Gardens last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Atria El Camino Gardens was on 2025-11-04. The facility has received 72 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Atria El Camino Gardens have?
Atria El Camino Gardens has 11 state citations and 7 verified complaints since 2021 across 72 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 6.3 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Atria El Camino Gardens been in operation?
Atria El Camino Gardens has been licensed for 30 years in Carmichael, California, with a licensed capacity of 325 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
347000389
Size
325 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
October 31, 1995 (30 years)
Licensee
Wg El Camino Gardens Sh Lp; Atria Management Co
Administrator
Stansel, Dana
Phone
(916) 488-5722
Address
2426 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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