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Whitney Oaks Care Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

3529 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608126 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 168 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for patients focused on intensive physical or occupational therapy, as their rehab team is consistently rated as top-tier. However, families should be vigilant regarding dietary restrictions and ensure they have a direct way to communicate with the nursing staff, as some reviewers noted difficulties with phone connectivity and dietary accuracy.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

168 reviews on Google
Whitney Oaks Care Center is highly regarded for its exceptional physical and occupational therapy programs and a compassionate, dedicated nursing staff. While many families praise the facility for successful rehabilitation and a warm atmosphere, some reviewers have raised serious concerns regarding inconsistent communication, difficulty reaching the facility by phone, and occasional lapses in dietary or medication management.

Quality Themes

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Food6.0Staff9.0Clean7.0Activities8.0Meds4.0MemoryN/AComms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Exceptional physical and occupational therapy teams
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing and CNA staff
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Strong administrative leadership and responsiveness

Concerns

  • Difficulty contacting the facility by phone (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent dietary management regarding restrictions (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Staffing shortages or rushed care during certain shifts (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Outdated facility infrastructure and plumbing (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 171 analyzed

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104
4
23
3
6
2
12
1
26

How They Respond to Reviews

77%response rate
Good

The owner provides highly personalized and empathetic responses to detailed reviews, often referencing specific staff members or patient milestones. For short or textless reviews, the responses shift to a variety of brief, enthusiastic templates.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about your physical and occupational therapy teams; could you tell us more about how they work with residents to maintain mobility?
  • 2How does the nursing team ensure that medication management is handled accurately and consistently throughout every shift?
  • 3With the administrative team being so responsive to feedback, what is the best way for our family to stay in regular contact with you regarding updates?
  • 4How does the dietary department manage specific nutritional restrictions to ensure every resident's meal plan is followed precisely?
  • 5What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent care needs during the overnight hours?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff were attentive; the care was great and they had good communication when it came to all questions or concerns, we had. She loved her nurses and CNAs.

Rehab patient's family · 2026★★★★★

I was brought in on a gurney and walked out by myself!

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

My mother is currently there and has been there since 12/6 and they STILL can't get her dietary restrictions together. She can't eat processed sugar nor dairy and EVERY MEAL they are giving her processed sugar and dairy!

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 168 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.37hrs
50%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.99hrs
97%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
30%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
27%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.3%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Sacramento
8.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.5%
Better than Avg
Here
4.5%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Sacramento
6.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.0%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Sacramento
9.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.1%
Better than Avg
Here
4.1%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Sacramento
5.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Sacramento
99.6%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.5%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Sacramento
8.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.8%
Better than Avg
Here
97.8%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Sacramento
97.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
97.9%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Sacramento
98.2%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.1%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Sacramento
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

23deficiencies
Above state avg (15.4)
23 complaint-triggered

This facility has significant concerns with families filing 23 complaint-based reports about abuse prevention, resident rights violations, and care quality issues. The most recurring problems involve medication management, fire safety systems, and food service standards. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of repeated complaints about fundamental care issues - including multiple abuse-related deficiencies and quality of care failures - suggests ongoing systemic problems that families should carefully investigate before considering placement.

Dec 23, 2025Complaint
1
0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Dec 16, 2025Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Dec 10, 2025Complaint
1
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Sep 23, 2025Complaint
2
0576Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Aug 8, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jul 15, 2025Complaint
1
0947Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Whitney Oaks Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Pacs Group

Chain Size

279 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 154 of 260

Ownership & Management

Owners

Capital Snf Holding Company, LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Providence Group Nh, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Bhutani, ShivaniContracted Managing EmployeeOlson, AbrahamW-2 Managing EmployeeApt, FrederickOfficer / DirectorHancock, MarkOfficer / DirectorJergensen, JoshuaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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