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Sherwood Healthcare Center in Sacramento, CA

Sherwood Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Sacramento, CA.

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Sherwood Healthcare Center in Sacramento, CA

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4700 Elvas Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95819

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 96 reviews
5 stars
70
4 stars
8
3 stars
3
2 stars
3
1 stars
12

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Overall Review of Sherwood Healthcare Center

differentiator 22 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab stand out

Rehab therapy is a consistent highlight for residents and families.

Many reviews describe physical and occupational therapy that helped residents rebuild strength and mobility, with multiple people crediting specific therapists. A few also mention delays or starting therapy later than expected, but most accounts focus on progress and encouragement. The community’s skilled-nursing and daily-care setup aligns with the frequent emphasis on PT/OT and getting back on their feet.

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Staff care feels personal

Residents frequently describe the staff as kind, attentive, and supportive.

A strong theme across reviews is that staff treat residents with patience and respect, and families often mention feeling supported during the stay. Several reviewers specifically call out nursing assistants and nurses as responsive to needs, including wound care and advocating for medication or pain control. A smaller number of negative reviews point to staffing strains and communication gaps, including difficulty getting help at times.

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Facility cleanliness is repeatedly praised

Many reviewers say the building and rooms are very clean.

Multiple reviews emphasize cleanliness, including comments about the facility having no odors and rooms looking well kept. Some residents even describe specific improvements like newer flooring or a clean, odor-free environment. A few negative reviews dispute that, mentioning an odor or cleanliness concerns, so experiences are not uniformly positive.

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Dining is hit or mixed

Food reviews range from good to frustrating, especially for special diets.

Some residents report the food was good or not bad, and a few mention satisfaction with meals during their stay. Others describe food as nasty or unappealing, and one reviewer says they were given food that conflicted with a renal diet. The community offers diabetes-related and special-diet options, and reviews show those needs can make or break the experience.

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Noise and staffing are concerns

Some residents report problems with noise and getting timely help.

Several negative reviews mention constant buzzing from call buttons or difficulty getting staff to respond, and at least one describes trouble receiving pain medication on schedule. Noise is another recurring complaint: at least two reviews describe trains or a noisy environment affecting sleep, including reports of being moved to a noisier room. While other reviews say call buttons are answered quickly, the overall feedback shows these issues can be a deal-breaker for some residents.

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Features

Housing

  • 62 resident community capacity 62 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Sacramento International (11 miles away) Sacramento International (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento (0.4 miles)
  • Children's Specialists Medical Group of Sacramento (0.5 miles)
  • California Sleep Solutions (0.7 miles)
  • McIlraith Thomas B MD Mercy General Hospital (0.9 miles)
  • Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Northern California (1.1 miles)
  • Sacramento Heart & Vascular Medical Associates (1.4 miles)
  • Sacramento Eye Consultants (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Temple Coffee (0.7 miles)
  • Tupelo Coffee House (0.8 miles)
  • Chocolate Fish Coffee Roasters (1.2 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Temple Coffee (2.1 miles)
  • Temple Coffee Roasters (2.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Kaiser Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Save Mart Supermarkets (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Save Mart Supermarkets (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • McKinley Park (1.2 miles)
  • Sutter's Landing Park (1.4 miles)
  • Sutter's Landing Dog Park (1.5 miles)
  • Kobe’s Bark Path (2.1 miles)
  • Oak Meadow Park (2.5 miles)
  • Riverfront Promenade (2.7 miles)
  • Capitol Park (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.5 miles)
  • Del Taco (1.5 miles)
  • OBO' Italian Table & Bar (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.7 miles)
  • SacYard Community Tap House (1.7 miles)
  • Jack's Urban Eats (2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Francis of Assisi (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sutter Center for Psychiatry (2.4 miles)
  • Greater Sacramento Surgery Center (3.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak Sacramento Valley Station (3.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Country Club Cinema (3.8 miles)

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