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Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

8151 Bruceville Road

2.9(40 ratings)· Sacramento average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
171
Hospital affiliation
Affiliated with Methodist Hospital of Sacramento
Therapy facilities
Three on-site gyms for physical and occupational therapy
Typical stay length
Short-term stays average 18 days; long-term about a year

What Families Think

Reviews for this skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility are sharply divided: many families praise the physical and occupational therapy teams and describe attentive, caring nurses who helped loved ones recover and regain mobility. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns about understaffing, falls, neglect, and poorly managed discharge planning.

The Good

  • Physical and occupational therapy staff frequently praised as skilled and encouraging
  • Nurses and CNAs described as attentive and caring by many reviewers
  • Administration described as communicative and helpful during admission
  • Facility described as clean with pleasant courtyards
  • Quarterly care meetings described as clear and informative

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of understaffing affecting response times and care quality
  • Several reports of falls, neglect, or unaddressed medical issues
  • Multiple complaints about disorganized or poorly communicated discharge planning
  • Some reviewers describe difficulty reaching staff by phone or getting updates

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is a senior living community in Sacramento, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 2.9 out of 5 across 40 reviews.

About Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

Bruceville Terrace – Dignity Health – Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is a fully accredited skilled nursing facility that has served the Sacramento community since 1989. The facility cares for about 800 residents each year, including individuals who need long-term nursing care as well as those requiring short-term medical supervision while recovering from an illness, injury or surgery. Bruceville Terrace is licensed to house 171 residents for short-term rehabilitation.

The care team focuses on the medical, emotional and social needs of residents and families, supporting rehabilitation, nutrition, pain management, recreational activities and overall well-being. Services include 24/7 skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, IV therapies (such as antibiotic and electrolyte infusions), specialized wound care, and compassionate end-of-life care focused on comfort and symptom relief. Chaplain services and respite care for caregivers are also offered.

Rehabilitation therapy is tailored to each resident's needs, with a team of nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists developing individualized care plans. Because the pace at a skilled nursing facility is generally less intense than at an inpatient rehab facility, therapists typically work with residents for one to two hours each day. On average, short-term residents stay about 18 days, while long-term residents stay about one year; roughly 60 percent of residents leave to return home or move to a facility offering a lower level of care.

Bruceville Terrace maintains three gyms dedicated to physical therapy and rehabilitation, and the grounds include beautifully landscaped courtyards intended to create a home-like, comfortable environment. Meals are planned with attention to personal preference and special dietary needs, and residents take part in menu selection along with receiving nutrition therapy as needed. A spacious dining room is available to all residents, and a private dining room can be used for family celebrations.

A full-time activities staff organizes daily programs such as crafts, games, classes and special celebrations, while also encouraging residents to pursue their own interests and hobbies. Families are considered a key part of the care team, and the facility provides education about ongoing care as well as training for when a loved one returns home.

Types of Care at Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

2.9overall · 40 ratings combined

2.9★ on Google (40)

Robert Oda

Jun 2026

via Google

I was at Bruceville Terrace for a month to rehab from a fall injury. They basically taught me how to walk again albeit with a walker. Everyone there was so nice! From the nurses to the physical therapists all of the staff helped so much. I am truly thankful to each and every one of them...

Dara Hyden

May 2026

via Google

If you have to be here, it's a good place. Nice staff, they work hard.

A Y

May 2026

via Google

My brother was admitted to this facility 4 years ago today. The everyday challenges of his personal health is their primary concern. The quarterly meetings are very informative and presented in a way that you can really understand, instead of all the BIG words.... From my brother and our family, we sincerely appreciate the professionalism and concern of the staff at Bruceville Terrence/Dignity Health

Heath Nijem

Jan 2026

via Google

I’m not sure why this facility has some negative ratings, but my personal experience has been amazing. I visited several other facilities with much higher ratings before settling on Bruceville Terrace, and this one is better by miles. From the very beginning, Josh and Ana in administration were incredibly helpful, polite, accommodating and welcoming. The nursing staff are kind, attentive, and very responsive, and they have taken excellent care of my dad after he broke his hip. Last but not least, the physiotherapy team is outstanding—professional, encouraging, and dedicated. They work with my dad every day, and his progress truly shows. The facility is spotless and well maintained, with a couple of outdoor courtyards that are ideal for getting some fresh air. Having security on duty also gives us peace of mind, knowing my dad is in a safe place. Overall, this facility has exceeded my expectations.

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Government Inspection History

12 inspection visits in the last three years, 54 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 7, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2026

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 18, 2026

  • Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 21, 2026

  • Develop a communication plan.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2026

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2026

  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 21, 2026

  • Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 21, 2026

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2026

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2026

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 21, 2026

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2026

Feb 24, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 9, 2026

Dec 19, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 15, 2026

Jul 30, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 19, 2025

Jul 22, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 5, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 5, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 5, 2025

Jul 8, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 24, 2025

Feb 27, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 20, 2025

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 20, 2025

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 20, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2025

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2025

  • Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2025

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2025

Oct 10, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 31, 2024

Sep 18, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 4, 2024

Jul 11, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 30, 2024

Feb 9, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 3, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 3, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 3, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 3, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2024

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2024

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2024

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2024

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2024

Jul 5, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 20, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento offer?

Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento cost?

Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Sacramento that publish rates start around $5,350 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento located?

Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento is located at 8151 Bruceville Road in Sacramento, California.

What do families say about Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento?

Reviews for this skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility are sharply divided: many families praise the physical and occupational therapy teams and describe attentive, caring nurses who helped loved ones recover and regain mobility. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns about understaffing, falls, neglect, and poorly managed discharge planning.

How did Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento do on recent health and safety inspections?

Bruceville Terrace - Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital of Sacramento had 12 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 54 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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