Small home · Licensed for 6 · Carmichael

Happy Journey at Carmichael

4800 North Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608Licensed since 2025

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,550 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,650 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 4 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 3 residents
Bedridden

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 1 AMBULATORY ONLY IN BEDROOM 6, 4 NON-AMBULATORY IN BEDROOMS 2, 3, 4, 5 AND 1 BEDRIDDEN IN BEDROOM 1. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (3).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

Care services

These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.

Assisted living
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · source dated July 24, 2025.
Help with dressing and grooming
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · source dated July 24, 2025.
Activities of daily living the home lists help withDressing assistance · Personal hygiene · Maintaining continence · Activities of daily living
Dressing assistance · Personal hygiene · Maintaining continence — reported on happyjourneycare.com · source dated July 24, 2025.
Activities of daily living — reported on happyjourneycare.com · seen October 27, 2026.
24-hour supervision claimed
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

As needs change

Medicines
Level of medication service: assistance with self administration
happyjourneycare.com · July 24, 2025
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 3 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Happy Journey at Carmichael: two-person transfers or a lift and who is awake overnight. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$4,550a month to start

Likely $3,750–$5,650

From 12 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,550likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$4,550likely $3,750–$5,650
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,750–$5,850: $4,550
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,400–$9,050: $7,050

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance

MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes12 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,200 to $5,000

12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,300–$5,000.

Abundant Love and Care for the ElderlyCarmichael · 0.9 mi · Small home
$3,300Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Marylou's Home CareSacramento · 0.9 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Norris Senior HomeSacramento · 1.0 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Eastern ManorSacramento · 1.0 mi · Mid-size home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Madison Square Senior Living IICarmichael · 1.2 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Cozy Home CareCarmichael · 1.2 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
Kentfield Estates Ranch RCFESacramento · 1.9 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Sunny Beach VillaSacramento · 2.2 mi · Small home
$3,200Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Meraki of SacramentoSacramento · 2.2 mi · Mid-size home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Courtyard TerraceSacramento · 2.5 mi · Mid-size home
$4,345Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Splendor Oaks Senior Living 1Carmichael · 2.6 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Hollister Care HomeCarmichael · 2.9 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 12 small homes and similar homes within 3 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.

Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask

The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

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Rooms & the spaces they will use (2)Laundry · Housekeeping

LaundryDone by staff
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · source dated July 24, 2025.
Housekeeping
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · source dated July 24, 2025.

Meals, preferences & familiar food (3)Meals provided per day · Snacks available · Meals provided

Meals provided per day3
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · source dated July 24, 2025.
Snacks available
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · source dated July 24, 2025.
Meals provided
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · source dated July 24, 2025.

Activities & the rhythm of a day (2)The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes it · Activity types offered

The shape of an ordinary day, as the home describes itDaily Activities & Entertainment
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · seen October 27, 2026.
Activity types offeredPlanned Activities · Entertainment · Daily activities
Planned Activities · Entertainment — reported on happyjourneycare.com · source dated July 24, 2025.
Daily activities — reported on happyjourneycare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

Visiting & staying involved (3)Transportation · Setting · Notes on visiting access

Transportation
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · source dated July 24, 2025.
SettingResidential neighborhood
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · source dated July 24, 2025.
Notes on visiting accessEasy access
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · source dated July 24, 2025.

About the home (1)Brand or trade name

Brand or trade nameHappy Journey Care Home
Reported on happyjourneycare.com · seen October 27, 2026.

Where it is

4800 North Avenue, Carmichael, CA 95608Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Kaiser Foundation Hospital - SacramentoHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list2.7 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #345920270 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jul 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cassandra Mikkelson arrived unannounced and met with Haykush Harutyunyan to conduct an annual inspection utilizing the inspection tool. LPA conducted an inspection of the care home to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. LPA observed resident rooms, common area bathrooms, kitchen, common areas and perimeter of care home. LPA observed rooms to be properly furnished, with appropriate bedding and lighting. The bathrooms were in sanitary condition, properly maintained, and the hot water temperature was observed to be 120.0 degrees F. LPA checked the kitchen area for the ability to prepare and store food. Care home has required (2) two day perishable and (7) seven day non-perishable food supply on hand. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are operational in the care home. Fire extinguishers and first aid kit are maintained and ready for emergency use. LPA checked medication storage and found medications to be locked away and inaccessible to the residents. LPA reviewed five (5) resident files, two (2) staff files and resident medications. Facility has a current copy of certificate of liability insurance and LPA received a copy. As a result of this visit, no deficiencies were cited pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. Exit interview was conducted with Administrator.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 22, 2026

20252 state visits · 2 documents

Jun 27, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On June 27, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cassie Yang arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct a pre-licensing inspection utilizing the inspection tool. LPA met with Applicants and explained the purpose of the visit. Today's visit, LPA and Applicants conducted a tour of the facility. Areas toured included but not limited to: six private residents room, two bathrooms, laundry room, kitchen, office, backyard and the common areas. LPA observed facility to have seven days of non-perishable food present. LPA observed rooms to be properly furnished. LPA observed designated space for sharps, toxins and medications. LPA observed the exterior pathway to be free of obstructions. LPA and Applicants discussed the new change of the dementia regulations, along with updated storage space regulation. LPA provided a copy of 87309 Storage Space and Access ; 87705 Care of Persons with Dementia ; and LIC 602A. Based on today's inspection, the pre-licensing inspection has passed. Comp III has been waived as Applicant has multiple licensed facilities with Community Care Licensing Division. Applicant has satisfied all requirements in accordance to per Title 22, California Code of Regulations. CAB will be notified accordingly of licensure. Exit interview conducted and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 27, 2025

Jun 5, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 0 COMP II Participants: QUANYING SU Interview Method: Telephone interview On June 05, 2025, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of the California Code Title 22 Regulations. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restricted/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 5, 2025

License holder

Happy Journey at Carmichael LLC, licensed since 2025.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 3
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2025, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size

	This home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Happy Journey at Carmichael

Is Happy Journey at Carmichael licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Happy Journey at Carmichael licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Happy Journey at Carmichael been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Happy Journey at Carmichael still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Happy Journey at Carmichael cost?

$4,550 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,750–$5,650. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 5 other homes of a similar licensed size in Carmichael that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,450 to $4,625 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 5 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Happy Journey at Carmichael take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Happy Journey at Carmichael LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento is 2.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Happy Journey at Carmichael keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 3 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.