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Sta. Rita's Senior Care
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 5 residents
- Phone
- (916) 689-5828
- Address
- 8978 Merlot Way
- Licensed since
Sacramento County context
672*CCLD
Total facilities
3.7*CCLD
Avg citations
9.9*CCLD
Avg visits
2.8*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Ownership
Flowers, Rita C.
2assisted living facilities in California licensed to the same operator
Grouped by the operator name recorded in public CCLD licensing records. Common control is an inference, not a legal determination; confirm it independently before relying on it. How we determine ownership
Citations
6 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 87211(a)(1)(D)Type B
87211 Reporting Requirements (a) Each licensee ... (1) A written report shall be submitted to the licensing agency and to the person responsible....(D) Any incident which threatens the welfare, safety or health of any resident ... This requirement was not met as evidenced by staff not reporting when R1 had a wound to authorized representatives, this poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87464(c)Type A
87464 Basic Services (c)... basic services are desired and/or needed ... provided for, each resident...This requirement was not met as evidenced by records review and interviews. Based on records review and interviews, staff used two diapers on R1 instead of doing more frequent changing. "Double diapering" is a practice that can cause pressure injuries. Staff was told to discontinued double diapering but still continued to do so on more than one occasion. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87465(a)(1)Type B
Arrange appropriate medical and dental care
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (a) A plan for incidental medical .... routine medical ... care ...(1) ...l arrange, or assist in arranging, for medical ... care appropriate to the conditions and needs of residents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by record review and interviews that corroborate staff did not implement preventative measures or follow care instructions provided by Hospice staff, which resulted in the resident developing pressure injuries while in care. This poses a potential or immediate health risk to residents in care.
- 87468.1(a)(2)Type B
Safe, healthful, comfortable accommodations
87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment. This requirement was not met as evidenced by record review and interviews confirming resident 1 (R1) developed bruises and skin tears however Facility staff was unable to provide an explanation or documentation of all incidents; It was the hospice company who was mostly communicating incidents to responsible persons. Additionally, staff did not ensure all of R1's personal belongings were transferred to the facility upon relocation on 9/5/25. This poses a potential or immediate health risk to residents in care.
- 87405(a)Type B
Certified administrator requirements and substitute coverage
87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties (a) .... When the administrator is not in the facility, there shall be coverage by a designated substitute who shall have qualifications adequate to be responsible and accountable for management and administration of the facility... This requirement was not met as evidenced by LIC 308 listing two individuals whom are no longer staff at the facility. S1 and S2 stated administrator was out of the country during this visit but available to staff via phone call for any staff or resdeint needs.
- 87465(d)(3)Type A
Record dose details and resident medication response
87465 Incidental Medical and Dental Care (d)... for a prescription or nonprescription PRN medication. .. facility staff designated by the licensee, shall ... assist the resident with self-administration ...(3) The date and time ... medication was taken, the dosage taken, and the resident's response shall be documented and maintained in the This requirement was not met as evidenced by records review and interviews: review of medication administration record (MAR) dated September 2025 revealed that staff signed for medications as given prior to the actual administration. Additionally, S2 did not complete the MAR on 11/6/25 immediately after administering the medications to residents in care. Interview with staff confirmed that they pre-sign MARs to "save time". The practice constitute inaccurate medication documentation and fails to ensure that medication records reflect the actual time and date of administration, as required by Title 22. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to residents in care, as medications may be missed, duplicated, or administered incorrectly
Inspection record
10 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-03-19.
6 routine inspections, 3 complaint visits. 2 complaints on record, 5 of 2 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 3 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
6 citations across the record on file
Nearby
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FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Sta. Rita's Senior Care licensed in California?
Yes, Sta. Rita's Senior Care is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2005.
How many citations does Sta. Rita's Senior Care have?
Sta. Rita's Senior Care has 6 citations on record: 2 Type A (more serious) and 4 Type B citations. It has received 10 visits (6 inspections, 3 complaint visits, 1 other visit).
When was Sta. Rita's Senior Care last inspected?
Sta. Rita's Senior Care was last inspected on March 19, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Sta. Rita's Senior Care?
Sta. Rita's Senior Care is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 5 residents. It is located in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.
How does Sta. Rita's Senior Care compare to other assisted living facilities in Sacramento County?
Sta. Rita's Senior Care has 6 citations. The county average is 3.7 citations per facility. There are 672 assisted living facilities in Sacramento County.
Does Sta. Rita's Senior Care have any serious violations?
Sta. Rita's Senior Care has 2 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Sta. Rita's Senior Care had any complaint inspections?
Sta. Rita's Senior Care has received 3 complaint-triggered inspections. 5 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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