8845 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
121 beds • Est. 2018 (8 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
12 serious and 7 minor state citations across 64 state inspections, with 21 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in September 2026.
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Fair Oaks Estates is a 121-bed assisted living community in Carmichael, a quiet suburb east of Sacramento. The community offers affordable pricing in a residential neighborhood setting.
However, its safety record is a significant concern that families should investigate thoroughly before considering placement.
Medi-Cal ALWP accepted
Fair Oaks Estates explicitly accepts the Assisted Living Waiver Program for Medi-Cal-eligible seniors, per their website. ALWP participation is not universal among California RCFEs.
Memory care has its own physical spaces
The 20-resident memory care unit is secured with a delayed egress system and has a dedicated activity/dining room and private courtyard, separate from the main community.
Four-acre gated campus
63 bedrooms on four acres in Carmichael, with private and shared studio apartments overlooking landscaped courtyards. The entire campus is gated.
Locally owned, 20+ years in Sacramento Valley
The facility claims independent local ownership and over 20 years serving the Sacramento area, not a regional or national chain operator.
Below-average safety record
12 serious and 7 minor citations across 64 state inspections, with 21 verified complaints. Worth asking directly about recent findings and how they've been addressed before deciding.
121-licensed-bed capacity
At 121 beds, this is a large community. Ask specifically about staff-to-resident ratios and how many residents are in the wing your loved one would join.
Private vs. shared studio availability
The campus offers both private and shared studio apartments. Confirm which types are available, the pricing difference, and how room assignments work.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
8845 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608
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