Quick answers
- Where is American River Center?
- 3900 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608, in Sacramento County, California.
- What is the phone number of American River Center?
- (916) 481-6455, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of American River Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has American River Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for American River Center.
- What did inspectors find at American River Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (January 23, 2024 to April 10, 2026), Medicare lists 24 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (January 23, 2024 to April 10, 2026), American River Center had 24 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.88 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: April 10, 2026 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 10, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0761 Level E
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
Previous cycle: January 10, 2025 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 10, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0685 Level D
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.”
Earlier cycle: March 22, 2024 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 23, 2024 (complaint investigation); March 22, 2024 (standard health inspection); April 18, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 16, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 11, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 14, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 1, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 12 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0803 Level E
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0887 Level E
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0660 Level D
“Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0626 Level D
“Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (12)
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0353 Level C
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0712 Level C
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0342 Level D
“Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0711 Level D
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.81 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.60 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.48 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.88 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.68 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.72 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 29.2% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 23.5% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 183 nursing homes: Genesis Healthcare.
Legal business name: Sunbridge Brittany Rehabilitation Center LLC.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 96.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – limited liability company |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Genesis Healthcare |
| Legal business name | Sunbridge Brittany Rehabilitation Center LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1991-03-13 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 3900 Garfield Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608 |
| County | Sacramento County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (916) 481‑6455 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555450 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Eskaton Village Care Center0.5 mi · Carmichael, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Whitney Oaks Care Center0.7 mi · Carmichael, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- College Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center1.1 mi · Sacramento, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- Mission Carmichael Healthcare Center1.1 mi · Carmichael, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Mountain Manor Senior Residence1.7 mi · Carmichael, CA · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Heritage Oaks Hospital1.5 mi · Sacramento, CA · Psychiatric Hospital
- Mercy San Juan Medical Center2.7 mi · Carmichael, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento3.6 mi · Sacramento, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13