6915 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
180 beds • Est. 2015 (10 years) • Get directions
Carlton Plaza of Elk Grove recorded 20 state citations (12 serious, 8 minor) and 8 verified complaints since 2021 across 35 inspections. The most recent cited finding, from October 2025, involved a staff member incorrectly transcribing a medication order, causing a resident to go without a prescribed medication for 7 days; the facility additionally failed to report the incident to state regulators as required. A December 2024 investigation found a resident's room with cat feces on the floor and on the resident, with care records showing the litter box had not been cleaned per the resident's care plan for several days. In October 2023, call button response logs documented dozens of calls going unanswered for over 30 minutes, with individual waits as long as 1 hour and 29 minutes. A January 2025 investigation documented a resident who sustained multiple bruising events over a 2-week period, including falls, one of which resulted in hospitalization. An April 2023 inspection found that staff reused single-use protective gowns during a COVID-19 outbreak, in violation of infection control regulations.
Carlton Plaza of Elk Grove is a 180-bed assisted living community in Elk Grove, a large suburb south of Sacramento. Part of the Carlton chain, this is one of the bigger communities in the Sacramento region, though its safety record is a significant concern that families need to investigate before considering a move.
Teepa Snow PAC Designated Organization
All Carlton Elk Grove staff are trained by on-site PAC Certified Trainers; Memory Care managers hold PAC Certified Coach credentials — a specific, structured dementia care methodology applied across every staff level.
Three care levels on one campus
Independent living, assisted living, and memory care are all available at this location, allowing a resident to transition to a higher level of care without moving to a different community.
Next to Nugget Markets on Elk Grove Boulevard
Located at 6915 Elk Grove Boulevard directly adjacent to Nugget Markets — walkable grocery access and convenient for family visits.
FYI Safety Score 4.3/10
Below average on the FYI scale. Ask about recent citation history and what corrective steps have been taken since those inspections.
180-bed large-format facility
At 180 beds, this is one of the larger assisted living communities in the area. Families who prefer a smaller, more residential scale should factor this in.
Multi-location chain operation
Carlton Senior Living operates nine communities across Northern California. Ask specifically about the on-site management team and staff tenure at this location.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
6915 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95758
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