A Garden Path Care Home is an assisted living community in Rancho Cordova, CA.
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2554 Vernaccia Cirlce, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.4 from 40 reviews
5 stars
19
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of A Garden Path Care Home
common18 reviews mention this
Staff care is consistently praised
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as attentive and genuinely caring.
Many reviews emphasize that the care team treats residents with kindness and keeps families updated on changes. Several mention specific staff being helpful with daily needs like feeding, cleanliness, and grooming, and others describe the staff as professional and empathetic during rehab. Even among negative reviews, a few note that some individuals were good despite broader problems. The community also offers help with daily living needs like bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management.
caveat9 reviews mention this
Food quality is mixed
Food reviews split between very positive meals and repeated complaints about taste and service.
Some families and residents describe meals as very good or even amazing, and others say preferences are noted so residents get food they can eat. Other reviews complain that the food is terrible or stinks, that kitchen staff wouldn’t accommodate when residents couldn’t eat what was served, or that meals were served in paper plates. One review also points to practical issues with drinks. Along with meal preparation and service, the community supports special dietary restrictions and diabetes diets.
common6 reviews mention this
On-site activities can be a hit
Reviews point to active daily programming, including an activity director.
Several reviews mention organized activities, music, and an upbeat environment that helps residents stay engaged rather than sitting in their rooms all day. Some specifically call out a full-time activity director and describe common areas inside and outside the facility as places for socializing. A smaller number note that the activity schedule can feel chaotic for residents trying to rest. The community also offers scheduled daily activities.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Care can feel understaffed
A recurring concern is staffing strain that can affect care capacity.
One review describes the facility as undermanned and overworked, with a suggestion that adding more nurses per shift would help the staff. Another review claims there are too few staff to provide proper care and that employees are treated poorly while being assigned too many patients. At the same time, the care team is described as hands-on by many other reviewers, including help with transfers, assistance with bathing, and medication management.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Parking and access are frustrating
Multiple reviews mention limited parking and awkward access for visitors.
Several reviews describe parking as scarce, inconvenient, or unsafe, including having to use loading zones or fire lanes and long walks to visit residents. Others add that access is limited to essentially one entrance/exit and that reception response took too long when visitors arrived. One family also says the facility needs a makeover and highlights parking as a deal-impacting negative even while praising care quality. The community does offer outdoor space and common areas, but reviews focus more on visitor access than on amenities.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Respite Care
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Pet friendly
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Sacramento International (17 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
Cafes
KP International Market (0.7 miles)
Starbucks (2.6 miles)
Starbucks (2.7 miles)
Starbucks (3.4 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (3.8 miles)
Starbucks (4 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (4.6 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.8 miles)
Sala Thai (0.9 miles)
Pho Fresh (1.1 miles)
McDonald's (1.8 miles)
McDonald's (1.9 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (1.9 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2 miles)
Physicians
UC Davis Medical Group - Rancho Cordova (1.1 miles)
EYEcenter Optometric (2.4 miles)
Dr. Randolph Brown (2.5 miles)
UC Davis Medical Group (4.6 miles)
Alocozy, M Nadir MD: M Nadir Alocozy, MD (4.8 miles)
Mercy San Juan Hospital (5 miles)
Griffin & Reed Eye Care (5.9 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
Raley's Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Rite Aid (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
Rite Aid (3.1 miles)
Walgreens (3.7 miles)
Parks
Effie Yeaw Nature Center (1.6 miles)
William B Pond Recreation Area (2.1 miles)
Ancil Hoffman Park (2.1 miles)
Carmichael Park (2.8 miles)
Sacramento Bar (2.9 miles)
Sunrise Area American River Parkway (3 miles)
Mission North Park (3.6 miles)
Hospitals
Sacramento VA Medical Center (1.8 miles)
Walnut Whitney (3.4 miles)
San Juan Surgery Center (4.8 miles)
Greater Sacramento Surgery Center (6.4 miles)
Places of Worship
Slavic SDA Church (3.2 miles)
St Mel's Catholic Church (3.9 miles)
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Wesleyan Church (4.7 miles)
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Respite Care
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Pet friendly
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Sacramento International (17 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Small, personalized care setting with competitive pricing and access to dementia/high-acuity services plus medical transportation.
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