Eskaton Lodge Gold River sits at 11390 Coloma Road in Gold River, California, and has a mix of different living options for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, home-based care, and short-term stays, with flexibility for people to age in place if that's what they need, and the community even has affordable housing programs, which is something some folks might want to know. There are apartments and cottages with kitchens, baths, attached dining rooms, as well as private suites and semi-private options, plus cable television, telephones, smoke detectors, and modern furniture in the bedrooms, and a community lounge and lobby for visitors and residents to gather, and the whole community has plenty of common areas both indoors and outdoors, all equipped with accessibility features and 24-hour emergency call systems, and there are regular inspections for licensing every six months so the staff keep on top of regulations.
Residents can get nutritious meals three times a day, and the kitchen can handle special requests like gluten-free, vegan, low sodium, and low or no sugar diets, and there's a restaurant-style dining room, room service, and private dining rooms for special meals, too. There's help with diabetic care, blood sugar checks, and insulin injections, and nurses are on staff for at least 16 hours a day every day of the week, plus more staff around the clock, so support is always available, and licensed nurses can help with medication, including monitoring and reminders, managing difficult behaviors, and providing physical help with transferring from bed to wheelchair, with options for both one-person and two-person assisted transfers if needed. The place accepts those who might wander or have tough behavior, with technology like alarm bracelets and computerized wander alerts, and the memory care building is secure and well-separated, offering the Dawn of a New Day program for Alzheimer's and dementia and Dayspring for pre-memory care, with extra staff, special routines, and support for residents with early or advanced memory loss, even including people who act out physically or need a lot of supervision.
Personalized care plans cover things like incontinence care with reminders and assistance, hospice and respite services, help for people needing heavy or light care, and even support for people recovering in short-term stays, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services are available for those coming back from the hospital or needing extra help. Eskaton Lodge Gold River welcomes pets, with pet care services for residents who want to bring a cat or dog, and has onsite beautician, salon, laundry, and housekeeping services to keep life comfortable and easy. Activities are regular and run by a full-time director, including art, music therapy, physical fitness, educational lectures, game nights, shopping trips, cultural programs, and the Kids Connection program for intergenerational activities, a community piano, and plenty of social and recreational spaces.
Town transportation is complimentary for medical appointments, shopping, or errands, and there's resident parking for those who still drive. The community features the use of K4Connect technology with tools and Wi-Fi to help keep residents connected and engaged in creative ways and to support safety. Visiting professionals provide regular services, including nursing care, podiatry, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with medical and health care, emergency support, health information, and wellness programs, and there are continuing educational opportunities like estate planning seminars as part of their outreach. The community's philosophy is based on supportive independence, where residents get hospitality-style amenities, personalized choices, and as much support as they want, and people can view a photo gallery or take a virtual tour to see what life's like in a genuine, safe, and well-run setting where the needs of older adults are the main concern.
