2426 Garfield Ave
Carmichael, CA 95608
325 beds • Est. 1995 (30 years) • Get directions
4 serious and 7 minor state citations across 71 state inspections, with 7 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in April 2026.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
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.
Strong safety record
Among the cleaner records in the state: 4 serious and 7 minor citations across 71 state inspections, with 7 verified complaints. A record this consistent is one of the clearest signs a home is well-run.
Priced below the California average
Starting at $3,295/month, facility-verified. Atria's own site cites California's assisted living average at $5,900/month — a meaningful gap.
Three care levels on one campus
Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care are all offered on-site. Residents whose needs increase may not have to relocate to a different community.
Steps from the American River corridor
A few blocks from the American River; Ancil Hoffman Park — featuring a riverside golf course and nature center — is nearby.
Veterans credit and benefit navigation
Atria offers a $1,000 Welcome Home credit to veterans, applicable toward rent or moving costs. Staff assist with VA Aid & Attendance pension applications.
Base rate excludes care fees
The stated starting price does not include care services or medication management, which are billed separately. Ask for a care-level cost estimate alongside the room rate.
325-bed campus scale
At 325 beds, this is one of the larger assisted living campuses in the Sacramento area. Families who prefer a smaller, residential-scale setting should weigh the size.
Memory care is a separate secured area
Memory care operates in a distinct secured neighborhood apart from assisted living. A resident transitioning between care levels will move to a different section of the campus.
Operated by a national chain
Atria Senior Living is a large national corporation. Families who prefer locally-owned or independently-operated communities should factor this into their decision.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
2426 Garfield Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
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