Eskaton Care Center Manzanita
Nursing Home Facility
5318 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608
Eskaton Care Center Manzanita is a senior care community located in Carmichael, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Carmichael area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (916) 331-8513.
Operated by Cypress Healthcare Group, which runs 12 communities in our directory.
With 99 beds, Eskaton Care Center Manzanita is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Carmichael average about 28 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 95% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Carmichael average about 2.8 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 8 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Carmichael average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 31%.
The community is located in Sacramento County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 46 problems at Eskaton Care Center Manzanita. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 7 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Eskaton Care Center Manzanita offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 99
- Occupancy 95%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.8
- Annual staff turnover 31%
- Last health inspection April 2026
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