MISSION CARMICHAEL HEALTHCARE CENTER

Mission Carmichael Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3630 Mission Avenue in Carmichael, California, within Sacramento County. The facility operates with 135 certified beds and is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. It holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars for nursing homes across the United States. CMS assigns star ratings across four categories: overall performance, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Mission Carmichael Healthcare Center received a 3-star rating for health inspections, indicating performance in line with national norms in this area. The staffing rating is 4 stars, reflecting above-average staffing levels relative to other facilities nationally. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, suggesting above-average performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. Regarding payment options, Mission Carmichael Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility criteria in California. Individuals and families seeking admission are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (916) 488-1580 to inquire about current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any private pay arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, Mission Carmichael Healthcare Center presents a mixed but generally solid profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, while its staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each represent above-average standing in those domains. The health inspection rating of 3 stars falls at the national norm. Facilities with higher staffing ratings often have more nursing hours per resident per day, which CMS considers a meaningful indicator of care capacity. Quality measure ratings reflect outcomes on a range of clinical indicators, including rates of hospitalization, medication management, and resident mobility. This facility's above-average scores in both staffing and quality measures may be relevant context for those researching options in the Sacramento area, though ratings represent a snapshot of data collected during specific review periods and may not reflect current conditions.