3865 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
189 beds • Est. 1990 (36 years) • Get directions
3 serious and 3 minor state citations across 20 state inspections, with 2 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in January 2026.
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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.
Solid safety record
A mostly clean inspection record: 3 serious and 3 minor citations across 20 state inspections, with 2 verified complaints. Nothing here stands out as a red flag, though it's still worth asking how any past issues were resolved.
Directly across from Mercy General Hospital
The facility sits immediately across the street from Mercy General Hospital — a meaningful convenience if your loved one has frequent medical appointments or needs rapid emergency access.
Catholic nonprofit with a donation-supported model
Mercy McMahon Terrace is a nonprofit organization that accepts charitable donations explicitly to keep pricing affordable — an unusual funding structure among for-profit assisted living operators.
Higher-acuity care capabilities on-site
The facility explicitly offers catheter care, onsite UTI testing, insulin management, and oxygen management — clinical services many assisted living communities refer out rather than handle in-house.
189 beds is a large operation
At 189 licensed beds, this is one of the larger assisted living communities in Sacramento. Families who prefer a smaller, more intimate setting should tour with that in mind.
Apartment sizes drew past criticism
At least one reviewer who toured described the apartments as small and dark. Worth evaluating the specific unit layout before committing.
Catholic programming is woven in
Mass, Communion, and Rosary are scheduled multiple times weekly. This is a distinctive fit for Catholic residents — and worth asking about if faith-based programming isn't a priority for your family.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
3865 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
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