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.
Large community with scale
At 180 beds, Carlton Plaza of Elk Grove has the capacity for structured activities, specialized care teams, and a full range of on-site services.
Sacramento suburb accessibility
Elk Grove is a family-oriented suburb with newer infrastructure, good freeway access to Sacramento, and a lower cost of living than the Bay Area.
Established chain operator
Carlton operates multiple senior living communities across California, bringing standardized operational procedures across locations.
Concerning safety record
Carlton Plaza of Elk Grove has an FYI Safety Score of 4.3 out of 9.9, well below average. Families should request full inspection reports, ask management about specific corrective actions, and compare against other communities in the area.
Chain quality varies by location
Other Carlton communities score significantly higher. A low safety score at this specific location suggests local operational issues worth probing during a visit.
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6915 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95758
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