Eskaton Village has received 9 state citations (4 serious, 5 minor) and 6 verified complaints since 2021 across 21 inspections. The most serious finding involved a 2023 complaint investigation that substantiated the facility's failure to adhere to a physician-ordered mechanical soft diet for a resident and failure to provide adequate care and supervision during meals, which the state linked to the resident's death. Inspectors found that food service staff had not been properly trained on the resident's dietary needs, that meal preparation errors had affected multiple residents before the incident, and that supervisor oversight was inadequate. The state issued an immediate civil penalty at the time of the 2023 investigation, and a follow-up visit in October 2025 confirmed an additional civil penalty tied to the same violation. A separate 2022 substantiated complaint found the facility had taken the independent living building's fire alarm system offline for upgrades without notifying the state or obtaining Metro Fire permits, which inspectors determined constituted an immediate risk to resident safety. A fire watch was instituted while repairs were completed.
Eskaton Village is a 500-bed assisted living community in Carmichael, operated by Eskaton, a community-based nonprofit. As Sacramento County's only Life Plan Community, it offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing across a 37-acre campus, allowing residents to transition between care levels without leaving the community they call home.
The campus features an indoor pool, putting green, bocce court, fitness center, chapel, library, and restaurant-style dining with multiple entree choices nightly.
Nonprofit mission-driven operator
Eskaton is a community-based nonprofit — surplus revenue goes back into the community rather than to shareholders, aligning the organization's incentives with resident care.
Sacramento County's only Life Plan Community
The only CCRC in the county, offering a full continuum from independent living through skilled nursing. Residents can transition between care levels without relocating.
Expansive 37-acre campus with resort amenities
Indoor pool, putting green, bocce court, fitness center with a full-time coordinator, walking paths, chapel, library, and beauty salons spread across landscaped grounds.
Restaurant-style dining program
Multiple entree choices at dinner with locally sourced ingredients. The dining program consistently earns praise from residents and families.
Excellent safety record
The FYI Safety Score is 9.9 out of 10, placing this community among the safest in California.
Premium pricing with complex contracts
The financial structure between care levels can involve unexpected costs during transitions. Families should review contracts carefully and consider consulting an elder law attorney before signing.
Campus shows its age in places
Some buildings on this large campus haven't been updated recently, and the distances between buildings are worth considering for anyone with limited mobility.
Est. starting from $5,400/mo
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
3939 Walnut Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
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