WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER
3529 WALNUT AVENUE, Carmichael, CA 95608
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
This facility has been flagged by CMS for abuse or neglect concerns. Please research carefully and contact the facility for current information.
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How WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER Compares
WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER is a 126-bed for-profit nursing facility in Carmichael, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.9%) is below the California average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 126 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Carmichael, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.5% — better than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.9% — better than the California average of 4.5% (35% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.9% — worse than the California average of 23.1%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Carmichael.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.5% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 126 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Carmichael
Carmichael sits in Sacramento County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 216,519 (14.1%)
- Median age
- 36.4 years
- Median household income
- $70,684
- Median home value
- $373,000
Demographics for Sacramento County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carmichael.
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