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.
Large community in a quiet suburb
At 145 beds, the community has the scale for varied activity programming and staffing coverage, set in the peaceful residential setting of Orangevale.
Sacramento area accessibility
Located in the eastern Sacramento suburbs with reasonable access to the city's medical centers, shopping, and family amenities.
Concerning safety record
A 4.5 safety score reflects a pattern of inspection findings that warrants close attention. Families should request specifics on recent citations and corrective actions taken.
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8685 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, CA 95662
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$4,500/mo
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