Whitney Oaks Care Center
Carmichael, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056410) · 126 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (916) 488-8601 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Whitney Oaks Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Whitney Oaks Care Center reports 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, according to CMS. Nursing staff turnover is 29.8%, and the facility carries a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
Whitney Oaks Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS Care Compare. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Whitney Oaks Care Center is a 126-bed skilled nursing facility in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California, with an average daily census of about 119.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare- and Medicaid-certified since October 17, 1973, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Whitney Oaks holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. Its component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Whitney Oaks Care Center is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Whitney Oaks Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Whitney Oaks Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, with a 29.8% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Whitney Oaks Care Center has 126 certified beds and an average daily census of about 119.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 17, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Whitney Oaks scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 9164888601 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 9164888601 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056410?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.