3865 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
189 beds • Est. 1990 (36 years) • Get directions
6 state citations and 2 verified complaints since 2021 across 20 inspections. The most serious verified complaint, from December 2022, involved a resident who sustained bruising after being roughly handled by care staff, resulting in a $500 civil penalty. A second verified complaint from October 2022 involved a staff member not wearing a mask, which facility management addressed with corrective training. The most recent inspection in December 2024 cited an unlocked, unattended medication cart and a separate incident in which a staff member was found to have aggressively handled a resident and delayed a diaper change for at least 2 hours, resulting in that staff member's termination. Additional complaints regarding staffing levels, door access procedures, and resident belongings were investigated and found unsubstantiated. Annual inspections in 2021 and 2023 found no deficiencies.
Mercy McMahon Terrace is a 189-bed assisted living community in downtown Sacramento, operated by Mercy Housing as a Catholic nonprofit. Its central location offers walkability and urban convenience uncommon in senior living.
The community benefits from strong institutional backing and a solid safety record.
Catholic nonprofit (Mercy Housing)
Backed by Mercy Housing, one of the largest affordable housing organizations in the country. Mission-driven operations with a long track record of serving seniors.
Downtown Sacramento location
Urban setting in the state capital offers proximity to cultural institutions, medical centers, and public transit — a rarity in senior living, where most communities are suburban.
Large established community
At 189 beds, has the scale for comprehensive programming, chapel services, and specialized care staff.
Strong safety record
FYI Safety Score of 8.9 out of 9.9 reflects a well-managed community with few inspection concerns.
Urban setting tradeoffs
Downtown Sacramento offers convenience but also comes with city noise, limited parking for visitors, and less green space than suburban alternatives.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
3865 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
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