The Woodlake
The state lists 1 state inspection, 6 complaint visits, 3 citations, 2 substantiated allegations; last visit 2026-10-20. Listing last updated 2026-11-07.
Public record summary
About this facility — The Woodlake
The Woodlake is a licensed assisted living community in Sacramento, California. It is licensed for 144 beds — well above the median for assisted living communities in California (6 beds).
It is one of 317 senior care facilities in Sacramento and 8,982 assisted living communities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
This listing draws on state and federal public records, and was last updated on November 7, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
State inspection record
The state lists 1 state inspection, 6 complaint visits, 3 citations, 2 substantiated allegations. 2 are Type A. License status: Licensed.
License notes from the state: AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. 144 NON AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 58 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. HOSPICE WAIVER GRANTED FOR (25).
Complaints (5)
| State visit | Allegation outcomes | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 09/04/2026 | 1 unsubstantiated | None |
| 08/19/2026 | 1 substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated | 1 Type A |
| 07/13/2026 | 7 unsubstantiated | None |
| 07/01/2026 | 1 substantiated | 1 Type B |
Inspections (1)
| Date |
|---|
| 10/16/2026 |
Source: California Community Care Licensing, facility 342701551, read 2026-11-07. Type A citations involve immediate risk to residents; Type B citations could become one. Substantiated means the state found the allegation valid. See the state's record.
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Who to contact in California
- Licensing: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Adult and Senior Care Program · Look up a license
- File a complaint: 844-538-8766 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-231-4024. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 833-401-0832. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Mercy General Hospital, about 1.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, about 2.0 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- University of California Davis Medical Center, about 3.0 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Advanced Health Care of Sacramento, Sacramento, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Lucas Carehome, Sacramento, about 0.4 miles. 5 state visits on record.
- Sherwood Healthcare Center, Sacramento, about 1.5 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Golden Heritage Senior Care Iii, Sacramento, about 1.5 miles. 3 state visits on record.
- Morell Elderly Residential, Sacramento, about 1.6 miles. 0 state visits on record.