Windsor El Camino Care Center is a nursing home situated in Carmichael, California. As a skilled nursing facility, it provides a wide array of services aimed at supporting both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care needs. The facility has been a participant in the Medicare program since January 1, 1967, and is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, ensuring compliance with federal care standards. This facility caters to a diverse population, offering services in languages such as Spanish, Chinese, and French, which helps in meeting the needs of various cultural backgrounds within its community.
The care services available at Windsor El Camino Care Center include dialysis, tracheostomy care, IV therapies, wound care, and pain management. The facility also offers specialized programs for stroke care, cardiac care, and memory care, addressing both physical and cognitive health challenges. In addition to medical care, residents have access to occupational, physical, and speech therapies to aid in their rehabilitation and recovery. Dental care, hearing care, and podiatry services are also provided to ensure comprehensive health management for residents. The service offerings are bolstered by supportive measures such as resident and family counseling, clubs and communities for social engagement, and a resident council that encourages active participation in community life.
Reviews from residents and their families depict a varied picture, highlighting a mixed assessment of care. Positive feedback often emphasizes the competence of therapy services, kind interactions with activities staff, and improvements in the facility's medical administration, including effective communication from the staff about patient progress. In contrast, significant concerns have been raised regarding operating standards, including issues with understaffing, hygiene, and outdated facilities. Criticisms also include slow response times, safety and HIPAA violations, and poor dietary management. Although individual experiences with staff members and certain service areas like dining show pockets of satisfaction and improvement, there are persistent mentions of systemic challenges within the facility's caregiving standards.
Costs at this community start at $8,967 and range up to $8,973. The average price in the community is $8,970, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,864. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.