8845 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
121 beds • Est. 2018 (7 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
Fair Oaks Estates Inc has accumulated 20 state citations (13 serious, 7 minor) and 22 verified complaints since 2021 across 64 inspections. The most recent serious finding, from December 2024, involved a memory care resident who eloped through the front door after staff disabled a door alarm without checking outside; the resident was later hospitalized, and the facility issued disciplinary actions and conducted staff training in response, with the resident subsequently moved to the memory care unit. In 2023, inspectors substantiated multiple violations: moldy and expired food stored in the kitchen refrigerator following a change in kitchen staff, repeat medication count errors across several residents that resulted in a $250 civil penalty for a repeat violation, and gaps in managing a resident's behavior that allowed repeated unwanted contact with other residents. A 2023 cockroach complaint was also substantiated; the facility contracted professional pest control services, and a follow-up inspection in October 2023 found no signs of pests. A 2021 citation found the facility failed to properly report a COVID-19 case to state regulators in a timely manner.
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.
Affordable Sacramento-area option
Pricing is competitive for the Sacramento metro, making it accessible for families working within a tighter budget.
Suburban Carmichael setting
Carmichael is a quiet, established suburb with tree-lined streets and easy access to Sacramento's medical centers and amenities.
Mid-sized community
At 121 beds, the community is large enough to offer structured programming while remaining smaller and potentially more personal than the biggest Sacramento-area facilities.
Below-average safety record
Fair Oaks Estates has an FYI Safety Score of 3.1 out of 9.9, indicating a history of significant state citations and complaints. Families should request detailed inspection reports and ask management directly about corrective actions taken.
Ask about recent improvements
A low safety score can reflect past issues that may or may not have been addressed. Ask for documentation of any changes in leadership, staffing, or care protocols since the most recent state visits.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
8845 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608
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