Eskaton Village Care Center
3939 Walnut Avenue · Carmichael, CA · 95608 · 9169742060
35 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 82 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (41 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
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.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555555 · certified since April 19, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.