Eskaton Monroe Lodge

If you’ve never visited this community, I highly recommend that you do soon!
I’ve visited this Eskaton many times over the past few years, and every time is always a wonderful experience. Its beautiful grounds fit right in with Land Park! The inside of the building is always very clean upbeat, and welcoming. I was surprised and very impressed the first time I saw the back grounds! I never would have guessed there to be a putting green, spa, and more in the back — very peaceful. Their annual BBQ bash (I believe in early June every year) is a fun event, and great inclusion of the Sacramento community. Staff has always been very friendly and able answer any questions I’ve had. Residents also are very welcoming, and happily say «hello» to visitors.
Awesome location, great inside and out, knowledgable/​caring staff, and welcoming residents!

My father-​in-​law lived at Eskaton Monroe Lodge for a little over a year. The staff there were amazing. They could not have been more helpful getting him moved in and moved out and on an everyday basis throughout the year. We had started his move during a health crisis and immediately realized that he’d need more services than were provided in an independent living facility. The staff helped us bring in additional care and helped us maintain it and keep tabs. During the year they put a huge amount of work into helping him meet the requirements of his long term care policy, minimize his cable bill and adjust to life without a car. They were always available to us by phone, email or to meet in person. The facility is very pleasant, clean and well-​maintained — they always go all out decorating for holidays. My FIL had one meal a day included with his rent. He always chose dinner and when we would visit we were always happy with the food. Meals are served restaurant-​style at tables of four. My FIL is pretty shy so it worked out well that the dining room staff regularly sat him with three super sweet women. When he wasn’t well enough to go downstairs he could have his meals brought to his apartment for a small fee. There is a wide variety of activities for residents to choose from on a daily basis (field trips, exercise class, «Koffee Klatch», bingo, musical performances, etc.). There are also storage spaces, a driver available on certain days to run errands, very friendly front desk help and an onsite hair salon. I don’t know what we would have done last year without the support of the Eskaton Monroe Lodge staff.

Nice building, lovely grounds and terrific staff — best independent living for seniors in town.
My grandmother lived here for four years after I’d researched the other available options. I’d asked around to various contacts who work with elders where they’d prefer their family members to live.
The building is comprised of separate apartments with either two bedrooms, one bedroom or a studio. There are emergency pull cords in the bedrooms and bathrooms but otherwise it is categorized as independent living.
The food, which is served in a congregate dining room, ranged from decent to great, depending on the day. Services included:
— a van that went all over town (doctor’s appointments, errands, stores, special outings);
— an art room;
— a library;
— a wonderful garden;
— a hot tub;
— various social groups and activities/​clubs;
— exercise classes;
— a game room with large screen TV and pool table;
— an on-​grounds beauty shop;
— a little shop that sold cards, sundries, and gifts;
— seasonal celebrations and performances in their social hall;
— a huge sitting area with a grand piano;
My grandmother made lots of friends and even had a boyfriend! Not bad for a gal in her nineties!
When her health began to fail I was worried that she’d be forced to move out to a higher level of care. Not so. They allowed me to hire around-​the-​clock care to assist her in her final months and finally hospice at the end. She died in her favorite chair in her own apartment. I was able to keep my promise to her that I’d never allow her to be taken to a nursing home.
I have nothing but great things to say about the staff here from top to bottom. They all walk on water as far as I’m concerned. The administrators were top notch — gentle, professional, flexible and caring. Front desk staff remember your name and are helpful and friendly. Dining staff are patient, kind, and respectful. The maintenance staff keep the building in working order and drop what they are doing to help residents.
They were kind and helpful to my grandmother and me from the moment I initially toured the building until I carried out the last of my grandmother’s belongings. I am beyond grateful to them for all of their kindness, patience, and good work.