1075 Fulton Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825
185 beds • Est. 2022 (3 years) • Get directions
Carlton Senior Living Sacramento recorded 8 state citations (6 serious, 2 minor) and 6 verified complaints since 2022 across 17 inspections. The most serious documented incident involved a resident with a known fall risk who was found unattended in a common area in May 2024 after a fall was detected by a third-party monitoring service; the resident sustained multiple intracranial hemorrhages and died the following day, and the facility was unable to produce a staff schedule confirming coverage in the common area at the time of the fall. A 2023 inspection cited a resident elopement through a rear gate after a delayed-egress door was inadvertently reset, resulting in a $500 civil penalty. Complaint investigations in 2025 found that pest control services had covered only a single bedroom for months despite bug sightings reported to management, and that a resident with significant mobility limitations did not receive adequate personal care. A March 2026 complaint found that a staff member called a resident "stupid" in the hallway on multiple occasions; the facility confirmed the conduct did not meet its own dignity and respect standards.
Carlton Senior Living Sacramento is a 185-bed assisted living community in Sacramento and one of the larger locations in the Carlton chain. While the community benefits from the scale and infrastructure of an established operator, families should carefully review its inspection history before making a decision.
Teepa Snow PAC Designated Organization
Carlton Sacramento holds official Positive Approach to Care® certification — staff are trained by on-site PAC Certified Trainers and memory care managers are PAC Certified Coaches, using Teepa Snow's GEMS® and Hand-under-Hand® techniques.
Arden Arcade location with local programming
Situated near Loehmann's Plaza on Fulton Avenue. Hosts regular performances from Midtown Jazz, a local Sacramento group — not just generic 'entertainment.'
Onsite physical therapy
Physical therapy is available on-site, which reduces the logistics burden of off-campus rehab appointments.
Pet-friendly and Amazon Alexa-enabled
Pets are explicitly welcomed. Apartments include Amazon Alexa smart home technology — a stated feature, not just available Wi-Fi.
FYI Safety Score: 4.2 out of 10
This score is below average for California assisted living. Ask the facility directly about recent inspection history and any corrective actions taken.
Holds two RCFE licenses
Carlton Sacramento operates under two separate license numbers (342701212 & 342701213), suggesting distinct buildings or neighborhoods. Clarify which license covers assisted living and what that means for staffing and oversight.
Website pricing higher than verified rate
The website lists apartments starting at $4,995/month; verified pricing starts at $4,695. Confirm current rates and what care level is included at the base price.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
1075 Fulton Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95825
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