18 state citations (11 serious, 7 minor) and 6 verified complaints since 2021 across 61 inspections. The most serious substantiated finding involved a resident who sustained a fractured neck and spine requiring surgical fusion of the C1 and C2 vertebrae after a fall on 02/14/23 while being assisted by a staff member; the investigation found the fall resulted from a lack of staff supervision and care, and the resident's health subsequently declined to hospice level. A second verified complaint confirmed a reporting violation when the facility failed to submit a required incident report to the state. A third substantiated complaint documented a medication error in which a staff member gave one resident medications prescribed to another resident, and a separate incident where a resident went days without prescribed medications following an admission error. Additional verified findings included a staff member not properly assisting a resident with their hearing aid over several months. Among the 64 unsubstantiated or unfounded complaint allegations, investigators examined concerns about staffing levels, call light response times, food services, dietary accommodations, facility maintenance, and housekeeping, and found no supporting evidence for those claims.
Almond Heights is a 145-bed assisted living community in Orangevale, a quiet suburb east of Sacramento. It is one of the larger assisted living options in the Orangevale area, offering the programming capacity that comes with a community of this size.
Families considering Almond Heights should be aware of its inspection history and review the details carefully.
Named engagement technology
The community uses Rendever VR, iN2L content platform, and Eversound wireless listening — specific tools for accessibility and engagement that go beyond generic activity programming.
Two-bedroom floorplans available
Studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms are all offered — the two-bedroom option is uncommon in assisted living and relevant for couples sharing a unit.
Instructor-driven fitness program
MBK Fit is a named, progressive program with instructor-led classes scaled to all ability levels — not generic group exercise.
FYI Safety Score 4.5
Scores below 5.0 reflect a heavier citation or complaint record. Ask the tour guide for a summary of recent inspection findings and what changes followed.
145-bed scale
One of the larger assisted living footprints in the area. Ask about staff-to-resident ratios during peak daytime hours and overnight.
Chain-operated by MBK Senior Living
Amenity standards and staffing policies are set at the corporate level. Ask how much flexibility the local director has on care decisions and staffing levels.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
8685 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662
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