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Atria Covell Gardens

1111 Alvarado Ave

Davis, CA 95616

210 beds • Est. 1997 (28 years)


FYI Safety Score

5.4 Below Average

Atria Covell Gardens has 9 state citations (6 serious, 3 minor) and 8 verified complaints since 2021 across 36 inspections, with the most recent inspection completed in March 2026. The most serious documented finding involved a September 2023 medication error in which the facility's computer system incorrectly alerted staff that a discontinued medication dose was still active, causing a resident to receive an extra dose beyond their physician's order; the facility was cited under state medication administration standards. In May 2025, inspectors substantiated a complaint that a resident's room was not maintained in a clean condition and that parts of the facility had offensive odors, with the facility cited under state maintenance and operations standards and directed to clean or replace the affected carpeting.


Why we like it

Atria Covell Gardens is a 210-bed assisted living and memory care community in Davis, the quintessential Northern California college town home to UC Davis. At 210 beds, it is one of the larger Atria communities in the Sacramento region, offering the chain's full complement of restaurant-style dining, activities, and 24/7 care staffing.

Davis's flat terrain, bike paths, and walkable downtown create a particularly pleasant setting for families who visit regularly.

  • University town character

    Davis has a distinctive intellectual, bike-friendly culture with a walkable downtown, farmers market, and cultural events tied to UC Davis. It is a more engaging setting than a typical suburb.

  • Large community with broad amenities

    With 210 beds, this community has the scale for robust activities programming, varied dining, and dedicated memory care wings with specialized staff.

  • Moderate pricing for full-service care

    Priced below Bay Area Atria communities while still in the greater Sacramento region, offering a reasonable balance of cost and quality of life.

  • Flat, accessible surroundings

    Davis is famously flat and bike-friendly, which translates to easy wheelchair access and pleasant outdoor walks in the surrounding neighborhood.

  • Small-town trade-offs

    Davis is a town of about 70,000 people. Families accustomed to big-city medical specialists, entertainment, or cultural diversity may find the options more limited.

  • Summer heat

    The Central Valley climate means very hot summers, often exceeding 100 degrees, which limits outdoor time for several months of the year.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Studio$4,845/mo
1 Bedroom$5,320/mo
2 Bedroom$5,970/mo
Shared Room$6,995/mo

Independent Living

Studio$4,195/mo
1 Bedroom$4,895/mo
2 Bedroom$5,095/mo

Memory Care

Suite$9,795/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

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Where you'll live

1111 Alvarado Ave, Davis, CA 95616

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Amenities & Services

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

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Atria Covell Gardens?
Atria Covell Gardens has a FYI Safety Score of 5.4 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 9 state citations and 8 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 36 inspections.
How much does Atria Covell Gardens cost?
Atria Covell Gardens starts at $4,520 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Atria Covell Gardens offer memory care?
Yes, Atria Covell Gardens offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does Atria Covell Gardens accept Medi-Cal?
Atria Covell Gardens is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Atria Covell Gardens last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Atria Covell Gardens was on 2026-03-12. The facility has received 36 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Atria Covell Gardens have?
Atria Covell Gardens has 9 state citations and 8 verified complaints since 2021 across 36 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 5.4 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Atria Covell Gardens been in operation?
Atria Covell Gardens has been licensed for 28 years in Davis, California, with a licensed capacity of 210 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
577000881
Size
210 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
September 24, 1997 (28 years)
Licensee
Wg Covell Sh Lp; Atria Management Co Llc
Administrator
Carol Dowell
Phone
(530) 756-0700
Address
1111 Alvarado Ave, Davis, CA 95616

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


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