Residents and families describe memory care teams that help with daily functioning and comfort.
Several reviews focus on memory care, including early-onset dementia and later-stage needs, and they describe staff as consistently attentive and patient. Families mention caregivers in the med-care or care rooms as key to day-to-day support, and multiple reviewers say their loved ones look well cared for during visits. Reviews also highlight structured programs and activities meant to keep residents engaged, even as memory declines. The community’s care services list help with medication management, meal preparation, and coordination with health care providers, aligning with what families say they need day to day.
common18 reviews mention this
Staff responsiveness is a common theme
Across reviews, families describe care teams that are attentive, kind, and responsive to concerns.
The most repeated feedback is about staff treating residents with respect and taking questions seriously. Multiple reviews mention peace of mind because communication and check-ins feel reliable, and some describe urgent-response behavior for call needs. Several reviewers also call out specific leaders and teams while describing daily interactions that feel compassionate rather than purely clinical. Housekeeping and assistance with activities of daily living are included in the community’s listed services, which matches the day-to-day support residents and families talk about.
common10 reviews mention this
Food and dining fit dietary needs
Residents and families frequently praise meals, and the community supports diabetes and other special diets.
Dining is mentioned often, with reviews describing meals they enjoyed and menus that feel plentiful. Some reviewers also connect food to weight and overall satisfaction, and others compare meal quality to expectations. The community lists support for special dietary restrictions and diabetes diet dining, which fits the kinds of meal needs families are describing. Meal preparation and service and special dietary restrictions also appear in the care services list, reinforcing that dining is treated as part of care rather than only a convenience.
common11 reviews mention this
Activities and social life stand out
Reviews commonly mention scheduled activities that keep residents engaged and social.
Many reviews describe the activity calendar as varied and engaging, including music, games, arts-and-crafts, exercise classes, and group events. Several families emphasize residents being out and about, with socializing in common areas and participation in daily programming. Outdoor and indoor spaces are also referenced as part of how residents spend time, which aligns with the community’s garden and outdoor space offerings. The community lists scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored activities, consistent with how residents describe day-to-day engagement.
common9 reviews mention this
Clean, well-kept spaces are praised
Multiple reviews highlight a clean, well-maintained environment that feels cared for.
Several reviewers mention cleanliness as a deciding factor, describing spotless conditions and well-kept buildings. Others echo that the community looks maintained and organized, including bright hallways and a facility without noticeable odors or trash issues. Move-in coordination and housekeeping services are listed, which matches how many families connect day-to-day upkeep with peace of mind. A few reviews also contrast cleanliness with negative experiences they had elsewhere, reinforcing why appearance matters in choosing this community.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Pricing and staffing quality vary
Some reviewers raise concerns about cost and staffing coverage for the level of care provided.
While some families say the cost feels worth it, other reviews call the community overpriced for what is provided. At least one review also mentions being very understaffed. Separately, families describe situations where care-plan changes involved added monthly cost, and that messaging wasn’t always explained to their satisfaction. This is the main area where reviews diverge most, even as many other comments continue to praise day-to-day staff interactions.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Sacramento International (15 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Walgreens (0.8 miles)
Raley's Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Slavic SDA Church (0.7 miles)
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Wesleyan Church (4.3 miles)
SDA Ukrainian Church (4.3 miles)
St Mel's Catholic Church (4.7 miles)
Parks
Ancil Hoffman Park (0.9 miles)
Mission North Park (1.3 miles)
William B Pond Recreation Area (1.3 miles)
Carmichael Park (1.5 miles)
Effie Yeaw Nature Center (1.8 miles)
Oak Meadow Park (4.1 miles)
Sacramento Bar (4.2 miles)
Cafes
Dutch Bros Coffee (1.2 miles)
Starbucks (1.4 miles)
KP International Market (3.3 miles)
Starbucks (3.6 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (4.2 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)
Starbucks (4.4 miles)
Hospitals
Walnut Whitney (1.4 miles)
Sacramento VA Medical Center (3.6 miles)
Greater Sacramento Surgery Center (3.9 miles)
San Juan Surgery Center (4.4 miles)
Sutter Center for Psychiatry (5.7 miles)
Theaters
Country Club Cinema (2 miles)
Century Theatre (4.9 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (2.2 miles)
Pho Fresh (2.8 miles)
Jack In The Box (2.9 miles)
McDonald's (3.3 miles)
Adalberto's Mexican Food (3.4 miles)
Sala Thai (3.4 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (3.6 miles)
Physicians
Alocozy, M Nadir MD: M Nadir Alocozy, MD (2.3 miles)
UC Davis Medical Group - Rancho Cordova (3.6 miles)
Deluca Family Residence II is located at 5228 El Camino Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608 in Sacramento County, California
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