🏡 Senior & Community Centers

1. Mission Oaks Community Center (Gibbons Park, Carmichael)

• Offers arts and crafts, fitness classes, social clubs, and multi-day events blhc.org+14seniorcenters.com+14atriaseniorliving.com+14.

• Organized van trips and transportation to activities are available through the Mission Oaks Recreation & Park District carmichaelpark.com+5morpd.com+5seniorcenters.com+5.

2. Atria El Camino Gardens (2426 Garfield Ave, Carmichael)

• Senior living community with daily events: fitness, art, social gatherings, educational workshops atriaseniorliving.com.

• Likely provides resident transportation for activities and appointments as part of their assisted living services (commonly offered by such communities).

3. The Chateau at Carmichael Park (Adult Day Care)

• Hosts daily interactive programs such as donut day, arts & crafts, grocery giveaways, and social events morpd.com+12seniorcare.com+12atriaseniorliving.com+12.

• Located next to Carmichael Park with accessible bus lines; transportation assistance often coordinated with families or center.

🚗 Senior Transportation Options

ACC Rides (Sacramento County)

• Delivers door-to-door/paratransit services to seniors (age 60+) across Carmichael and surrounding zip codes carmichaelpark.com+10findhelp.org+10seniorlivingguide.com+10care.com.

• Serves senior centers, medical appointments, shopping & errands — free or donation-based, reservations required sacagingresources.org+1seniorsmobility.org+1.

Care.com Senior Transportation Providers

• Numerous local caregivers offer rides to appointments, errands, and social events at about $20/hr 

211 Sacramento – Senior Ride Programs

• Connects seniors to a variety of transportation resources tailored to your ZIP code .

✅ Summary Table

Center / ServiceAddress or AreaActivities OfferedTransportation Available?

Mission Oaks Community Center4701 Gibbons DriveCrafts, fitness, clubs, tripsYes – van trips via Rec & Park District

Atria El Camino Gardens2426 Garfield AveDaily events & workshopsLikely on-site transportation services

The Chateau at Carmichael ParkNext to Carmichael ParkSocial events, crafts, community mealsAssisted by staff or via public transit

ACC Rides (county program)City-wideN/AYes – free/nominal donation, reserve required

Care.com local caregiversCarmichaelN/AYes – private caregiver transportation services

211 Sacramento resourcesCounty-wideN/AYes – info on transit services

🔍 Insight & Recommendations

• Mission Oaks is your best non-residential hub with transportation built-in for classes and events.

• ACC Rides is a dependable, low-cost door-to-door service—especially useful for appointments and errands.

• Private caregivers via Care.com can offer customized rides but at ~$20+/hr.

• Senior living facilities like Atria typically include transportation for residents.

 

🚗 ACC Rides (ACC Senior Services) in Sacramento County, including Carmichael, offers door-to-door transportation for seniors to medical appointments, senior centers (like ACC), meal programs, shopping, and errands sacrab.org+14accsv.org+14sacagingresources.org+14.

📅 How Often Can You Schedule ACC Rides?

• Frequency: You can schedule rides multiple times per week, as needed. Reservations are required and typically should be made at least 1–2 days in advance sacrab.org.

• Trips per month: They provide over 4,000 one-way trips monthly, indicating strong capacity for frequent use accsv.org+1seniorsmobility.org+1.

• Daily trips: Yes — if a senior needs regular rides to a senior center daily, that can work — as long as:

  • They’ve registered (must be age 60+ and live in an eligible ZIP code) sacagingresources.org+15211sacramento.org+15211ca.org+15accsv.org+2benefitscheckup.org+2benefitscheckup.org+2.

  • They reserve each trip in advance.

  • Services operate Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., but not on weekends 211ca.org+3benefitscheckup.org+3sacagingresources.org+3211sacramento.org+1agencyonaging4.org+1.

✅ Summary Table

QuestionAnswer

Can daily rides to a center work?✅ Yes, with advance booking and availability.

How often can rides be scheduled?As often as needed — multiple times per week.

Are reservations needed?✅ Yes, at least 1–2 days ahead.

Service hoursMonday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. — no weekend service.

Who's eligible?Age 60+ and living in specified ZIP codes around Carmichael.

✍️ Tips for Using ACC Rides

https://www.accsv.org/services/transportation/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

1. Register early via their Rider Information Form.

2. Plan ahead — book rides a day or two in advance.

3. Be mindful of service hours and avoid requesting weekend trips.

4. Confirm return trips when booking to secure both rides.

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🚍 The Chateau at Carmichael Park (Adult Day Care / Assisted Living)

Address: 7125 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA 95608

Transportation Services:

• According to senior living listings, The Chateau offers transportation to appointments — specifically:

  • “Free transportation to appointments” (medical, dental, etc.) and bus or van to local outings seniorhomes.com+10seniorlivingfacilities.net+10seniorcare.com+10.

  • As an assisted living or adult day-care facility, they typically provide scheduled group trips or curb-to-curb rides for residents .

Typical Transportation Offered:

• Trips to medical/dental appointments

• Group outings and errands within the local area

• Social activity transports (e.g., shopping, events)

✅ Quick Summary

Transportation NeedDoes The Chateau Provide It?

Daily shuttle to center❓ Likely, but verify

Appointments (medical, etc.)✅ Yes

Trips to errands/shopping/events✅ Yes (scheduled)

📌 Recommendation

To confirm:

1. Call (916) 481‑7105 (general) or (916) 883‑2467 (adm/admissions) and ask:

   • Do they provide daily transportation to the day-care center?

   • What’s their weekly schedule?

   • How far in advance do you need to schedule rides?

2. Ask specifically if transportation includes morning pickup and evening drop-off at your senior’s home, and if there’s a service radius limit.

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