WHITNEY OAKS CARE CENTER

Whitney Oaks Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3529 Walnut Avenue in Carmichael, California (ZIP code 95608), within Sacramento County. The facility operates as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 126 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings indicating better performance relative to other facilities. Whitney Oaks Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is equal to the national average of 3.0 stars. Within the individual rating categories, the facility received a quality measure rating of 5 out of 5, indicating strong performance in clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other health outcomes tracked by CMS. The staffing rating stands at 3 out of 5, reflecting average staffing levels relative to the number of residents. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the national average and reflects the findings of state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS, including deficiency citations and complaint investigations. Whitney Oaks Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available for residents who meet California's financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage specifics are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (916) 488-8601 or to consult with a benefits counselor. When evaluated against national benchmarks, Whitney Oaks Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average. The facility's quality measure rating of 5 stars is notably above the national average, suggesting stronger-than-average performance in tracked clinical outcomes. However, the health inspection rating of 2 stars falls below the national average, indicating a higher frequency or severity of inspection findings compared to the broader national facility pool. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms. Taken together, these ratings provide a reference point for comparing this facility to others across the country, though on-site visits and direct conversations with facility staff are commonly recommended when evaluating long-term care options.