Whitney Oaks Care Center
3529 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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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 (2.4%) is below the California average of 4.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 126 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Carmichael, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.3% — better than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the California average of 1.6% (32% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the California average of 4.3% (45% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.3% — better than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 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.
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 10.3% here versus 12.1% 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 1.1% 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 95% 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.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Whitney Oaks Care Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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.
Facility Details
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