Carmen Elderly Care
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Assisted Living
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State licensedAssisted Living
Helping Hands
Citrus Heights, CaliforniaState inspected Sep 22, 2026, 2 citations since 2022
About Helping Hands
Helping Hands brings personalized assisted living to Citrus Heights, California, where trained staff support daily activities while residents maintain independence. Our community prioritizes dignity, comfort, and meaningful connections for those seeking reliable care in a home-like setting.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#347004182, Licensed
Location
Citrus Heights, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
7655 Prince Street, Citrus Heights, California 95610
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Helping Hands. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Helping Hands on September 22, 2026.
Since January 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits and 5 other visits.
Inspectors issued 2 Type B citations. A Type B citation means a potential risk if not corrected.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 1 complaint, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Sep 22, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
2
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Feb 23, 2026, Mar 14, 2025, Mar 26, 2024, Feb 10, 2023, Jan 19, 2022.
Complaints
- May 19, 20232 unsubstantiated, 3 unfounded
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 347004182
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- April 29, 2009
- Licensee
- Rosana Mead
- Administrator
- Rosana G. Mead
Location
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7655 Prince StreetCitrus Heights, CA 95610
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Helping Hands had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Helping Hands 0 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations since January 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Helping Hands last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on September 22, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Helping Hands?+
The state investigated 1 complaint since January 2022. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 2 unsubstantiated and 3 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.