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Why People Love Looking Through Old Photographs
There is something special about looking through an old photo album. A photograph can bring back a person, a place, or an entire chapter of life in just a few seconds. One picture might show a family gathered around a holiday table. Another might capture a wedding...
Bronze Quality Award Winner!
Congratulations to the American River Center for receiving the Bronze Quality Award!A Certificate of Recognition has been presented to American River Center in recognition of the Bronze Quality Award from the American Health Care Association, to celebrate your...
What Makes Someone Feel at Home in Senior Care?
Feeling at home is an important part of life. When people think about moving into a senior care community, they often focus on the practical things. They think about care needs, medical support, meals, and daily assistance. While those things are certainly important,...
Creating a Senior Care Plan Before a Crisis Happens
Nobody wants to think about a loved one needing more care. It's an uncomfortable conversation, and it's easy to assume there will be time to figure things out later. But for many families, "later" arrives unexpectedly. A fall. A hospitalization. A medical diagnosis. A...
How Skilled Nursing Care Supports Recovery and Long-Term Well-Being
After a serious illness, injury, or hospital stay, many individuals need more support than can be provided at home. Skilled nursing care offers a structured environment where medical needs, daily assistance, and personal comfort are addressed together. For families...
Recognizing Excellence at American River Center
When you step into American River, you can feel it — pride, purpose, and momentum. Guided by the leadership of Brandon Stroughter and Georgeta Lupse, this Sacramento gem has quickly become one of the region’s most sought-after skilled nursing facilities and a true...
Dehydration in Seniors: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips
Staying hydrated is essential at any age, but it becomes especially important for older adults. As we age, our bodies undergo natural changes that increase the risk of dehydration. Seniors may experience a reduced sense of thirst, take medications that affect fluid...
American River Center is Named “2025 Top Tier Nursing Home”
American River Center is proud to be named by Cal Compare as a 2025 Top Tier Nursing Homes: Resident Mobility and Function in Long Stay Setting! View and/or download a PDF of the complete list. (Opens in a new window)
Top Questions to Ask When Touring a Skilled Nursing Facility
Choosing the right skilled nursing facility is an important decision for both individuals and families. A tour offers a valuable opportunity to look beyond brochures and websites and experience the community firsthand. At American River Center, we believe informed...
American River Center Recognized as One of the Best Nursing Homes in Sacramento Area!
Article originally published in The Sacramento Bee, April 16, 2025, written by Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado Finding a nursing home for yourself or your loved ones can be a difficult and expensive task. Priorities include clean facilities, top medical care and overall...