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Sta. Rita'S Senior Care

8978 Merlot Way

Sacramento, CA 95829

5 beds • Est. 2005 (20 years)


FYI Safety Score

4.8 Poor

6 state citations and 5 verified complaints since 2021 across 9 inspections. The most serious recent finding involved medication administration records: a November 2025 follow-up visit found that staff had been signing off medications on resident records in advance of actual administration, and 1 staff member admitted to signing off records for a resident who had already left the facility on September 5, 2025, with entries continuing through September 18. A separate verified complaint from the same period found that facility staff double-diapered a hospice resident on 2 to 3 occasions, contributing to multiple pressure injuries documented between August and September 2025, including wounds on the right hip, left foot, lower right back, left thigh, and skin tears on the wrist and knuckles; hospice staff subsequently provided education to facility staff on pressure injury prevention. Annual physical plant inspections from 2021 through 2025 consistently found the facility clean, in good repair, and compliant with food supply, medication storage, and safety equipment requirements.


Why we like it

Sta. Rita'S Senior Care is a 5-bed small residential care home in Sacramento.

Over 9 state inspections, the facility has received 2 Type A citations (serious) and 4 Type B citations (minor). This facility does not appear to have a website.

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  • Intimate home setting

    Only 5 beds — a small, personal environment where staff can give individualized attention to each resident.

  • Regulatory citation history

    Has received 2 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.

  • Limited information available

    This facility does not have a website, which limits the information we can provide. We recommend contacting them directly to learn about their services, staffing, and care approach.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$5,806/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

8978 Merlot Way, Sacramento, CA 95829

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Sta. Rita'S Senior Care?
Sta. Rita'S Senior Care has a FYI Safety Score of 4.8 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 6 state citations and 5 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 10 inspections.
How much does Sta. Rita'S Senior Care cost?
Sta. Rita'S Senior Care starts at $5,806 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Sta. Rita'S Senior Care offer memory care?
Sta. Rita'S Senior Care does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Sta. Rita'S Senior Care accept Medi-Cal?
Sta. Rita'S Senior Care is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Sta. Rita'S Senior Care last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Sta. Rita'S Senior Care was on 2026-03-19. The facility has received 10 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Sta. Rita'S Senior Care have?
Sta. Rita'S Senior Care has 6 state citations and 5 verified complaints since 2021 across 10 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 4.8 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Sta. Rita'S Senior Care been in operation?
Sta. Rita'S Senior Care has been licensed for 20 years in Sacramento, California, with a licensed capacity of 5 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
347003007
Size
5 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
April 25, 2005 (20 years)
Licensee
Flowers, Rita C.
Administrator
Flowers, Rita C.
Phone
(916) 689-5828
Address
8978 Merlot Way, Sacramento, CA 95829

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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