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Manzanita Healthcare Center

5318 Manzanita Avenue

4.5(89 ratings)· Carmichael average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
99
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
99
Facility longevity
Serving the community for 33 years
Weekend therapy coverage
No physical therapy available on weekends
Hospital partnerships
Closely integrated with local hospitals and partners
Respite care offered
Offers respite care for caregivers and families

What Families Think

Manzanita Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehab facility in Carmichael, CA, with mixed reviews: some families praise attentive, warm CNAs and nursing staff, while others report serious lapses in basic care, cleanliness, and infection control. Experiences appear to vary significantly depending on shift and staff assigned, with weekends flagged as a weaker coverage period.

The Good

  • Staff described as friendly and attentive by several reviewers
  • One CNA singled out repeatedly for excellent bedside manner
  • Prompt communication from nurses/doctors about resident changes
  • Comprehensive rehab: PT, OT, and speech therapy offered
  • Long-standing facility, serving community for 33 years

The Bad

  • One report of resident left in soiled diaper for hours
  • One report of no PT coverage on weekends
  • One report of COVID outbreaks and poor isolation practices
  • One report of malfunctioning call lights and TVs

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Manzanita Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Carmichael, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 89 reviews.

About Manzanita Healthcare Center

Manzanita Healthcare Center is a short-term rehabilitation and long-term care skilled nursing facility located in Carmichael, California. The facility has served the community for 33 years and provides 24-hour skilled nursing care seven days a week, closely integrated with local hospitals and community partners.

The center develops personalized care plans in conjunction with residents, families, and physicians to help residents achieve their highest practical level of functioning. Care offerings include certified wound care, IV therapy, respite care for caregivers and families, and comprehensive rehabilitation services provided by qualified team members.

Rehabilitation services encompass physical, occupational, and speech therapy with a focus on helping residents regain health, independence, and quality of life. Offerings include training in mobility and gait stability, custom exercise programs, specialty programming for balance and fall prevention, joint and soft tissue mobilization, and adaptive techniques and equipment to overcome physical disabilities.

The facility emphasizes meaningful engagement through an ever-changing schedule of entertainment and recreational activities. Residents can participate in card games, arts and crafts, bingo, field trips, outdoor walks, and hair care services at their preferred level of participation.

Manzanita Healthcare Center is licensed by the State of California and is an approved Medicare and Medi-Cal provider, with many services covered by various commercial insurance plans.

Types of Care at Manzanita Healthcare Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • 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
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Salon / Barber

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Manzanita Healthcare Center

4.5overall · 89 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (89)

Tracy towery

Jul 2026

via Google

My dad was placed here at the skilled nursing facility to help rehabilitate his walking and strength. He was okayed to go home from the hospital but our family decided we needed a little more help getting him walking and mobile before we were able to take him home to help him properly.... My poor father laid in the bed at this facility for 3 days with out getting him out of bed 1 time!! Theresa no where to be found for a hour or so while my dad laid in his soiled diaper, mind you my dad can walk, they chose to put a diaper on him and make him a fall risk. Come to find out there is no PT on weekends so your loved one will just lay there all day Saturday and sunday. Me and my 3 sisters were there every day multiple times a day. Very hard to find any nurses that are willing to help your loved one out of bed. After not being able to find a nurse to help my dad use the rest room and leaving him soiled we decided home is much better for him...... we bring this all to their attention.... they threaten us saying we will be denied all services if we check him out against their advise! If you cant be there all the advocating for your loved one dont go here. Everyone was nice and friendly but that isnt always enough when it comes to care. No pt on the weekends so they lay them there for 2 days is disgusting!

Kim Taylor

Jun 2026

via Google

This is a very good place. My father has been here for almost 3 years and the staff is very friendly and take very good care of him here. He is always clean and up in his wheelchair and the nurses and doctors are very prompt on calling us with any changes.. very professional and well maintained. I would definitely recommend. 👍

Lisa Twilligear

May 2026

via Google

i’m a resident here at Manzanita, and Carrie Welch, who is a CNA here she excels in so many areas her bedside manner is impeccable. She is one of the sweetest people I know.!!! She is so awesome to have as a CNA because she makes being here so fun and seem like I’m at a five star resort!!!! she brings happiness and joy into what most would seem to make it out like a horrible experience. Her smile Lights up the whole hallways as she approaches, to help you out with anything and everything that she can!!!!!!! her professionalism outshines all the other CNA‘s that I have come in contact with, Which is hard to do, because they are all top notch also!!!!!!! Her response time to the call light is Lightning fast!! She makes you feel like you are her only patient. At any given time, you can come approach her and she always has a smile on her face!! she goes above and beyond what she is supposed to do not only as a CNA, but as a caring person who will listen to whatever you have to say no matter what it is, No matter how long it takes you to say it!! So all in all, Carrie Welch should get nurse of the year!!!!

Karin Mathews

May 2026

via Google

Please don't send your loved ones to this place.Its dirty and they don't seem to care about the patients .this place has constant Covid out breaks .my dad got covid twice in 2 weeks from this place .they don't isolate anyone when they test positive. They leave the doors wide open leave used dirty gloves next to bed on the ground.my dad was there to get better .He got worse I took him out. The call the nurse light was out for every patient was out of service so they had to use cow bells .some patients waited hrs to get notice .tvs didn't work so patients bored stare at the walls .Do your research on this nursing home.

delica tcc

Feb 2026

via Google

The Food tastes great, Cari is the best CNA I had. She made me feel comfortable and never got annoyed with answering my call lights. Her infectious personality made my stay quite pleasant. My favorite staff shift was the 2pm to 10pm shift. Cari I wish I could have had you for every shift. The other staff were pleasant, the morning shift had no time for added twists of care. It seemed like I had a different person every time for PT. My requests were not addressed in a timely manner. I don't recall seeing the doctor over seeing my medications. It took 3 days of asking and a phone call from my son to speak with the dietician ( I'm diabetic) and was receiving regular meals. The nurses were good, but I had to ask for my pain meds. If I was just rating the second shift staff I would have given five stars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Manzanita Healthcare Center offer?

Manzanita Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Manzanita Healthcare Center located?

Manzanita Healthcare Center is located at 5318 Manzanita Avenue in Carmichael, California.

What do families say about Manzanita Healthcare Center?

Manzanita Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehab facility in Carmichael, CA, with mixed reviews: some families praise attentive, warm CNAs and nursing staff, while others report serious lapses in basic care, cleanliness, and infection control. Experiences appear to vary significantly depending on shift and staff assigned, with weekends flagged as a weaker coverage period.

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