November 18, 2022

Children from Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School visited the Eskaton Village today to help celebrate Eskaton’s 20 year anniversary in Grass Valley.

Eskaton Village is a nonprofit multi-level community for independent senior living, assisted living and memory care residents.

October 3, 2022 

We’ve been keeping tabs on Labrador Systems since we caught a very early demo of its elder care-focused technology in a hotel suite several CESes ago. Today the California-based robotics firm announced that it’s begun deploying its Retriever Pro system to a handful of early clients, including, On Lok PACE, Nationwide Insurance, Masonic Homes of California, Western Homes Communities, Eskaton, The Perfect Companion, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan, University of Michigan Flint and Graceworks Lutheran Services.

September 2022

Therese ten Brinke is Director of Strategic Initiatives at Eskaton, a Northern California-based nonprofit senior service organization offering a full spectrum of services and housing options. She is responsible for managing Eskaton’s innovation arm, which includes exploring and piloting new technology tools, scaling new programs and services, and launching new educational and culture initiatives.

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July 14, 2022 

Building human connections in elderly care with stronger networks

In Northern California, Eskaton has 34 communities and programs, including all levels of senior care and affordable senior housing. Before the pandemic, it had deployed an enterprise platform that served as a hub for digital signage, voice-enabled devices and other tools.

March/April 2022 

Dining and culinary have always been one of the most important parts of community life for residents–and for executive directors, too.  The pandemic and its changes to daily life and routines had a particular impact on dining, as well.

Certified Director of Assisted Living Kim Delgado shared insights and learnings during a recent email interview.

Q. How have you found that dining changed during the pandemic?
A. Dining has changed in several ways throughout the pandemic. When the world shut down, assisted living communities were no exception. All the residents were isolating in their apartments and were eating food off disposable dishes to limit cross contamination.

March 11, 2022

Facing historic labor pressures, some senior living operators are turning their focus on improving working conditions as a way to recruit and retain workers.

A recent survey by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) showed that attracting and retaining staff is the most significant challenge operators face in 2022.

November 18, 2021

Like senior living companies around the country, low occupancy dragged down Eskaton’s revenue through the first three quarters of the year. But the Carmichael-based nonprofit says occupancy is on track to come back as recovery from the pandemic continues.

Net operating revenues for Eskaton’s obligated group came in 7.2% below budget for the first nine months of the year, according to a financial document disclosed to bondholders. The disclosure only includes financial results for properties that back the company’s long-term debt, which excludes its senior living community in Placerville. Eskaton is the largest operator of senior living and assisted-living sites in the Sacramento region.

October 7, 2021

Lighthouse for Older Adults is an initiative bringing high-speed Wi-Fi and digital devices to low-income senior housing residents. The program was launched in 2020 by the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) and the Banatao Institute, a University of California research center focused on using IT solutions to build social and economic benefits.

CITRIS is working with two LeadingAge-member providers in California—Eskaton and Front Porch—to upgrade broadband access and teach residents to use wireless devices.

September 14, 2021

Retired Lt. Cmdr. Lou Conter is known for many milestones and accomplishments in his life.

On Sunday, Conter became known for turning 100.

Though his actual birthday was Monday, a large celebration was held Sunday at the Alta Sierra Country Club, where family and friends from far and wide showed up to honor the living legend and American hero.

Representatives from the California Highway Patrol, Nevada County Board of Supervisors, Grass Valley City Council, and many more all presented Conter with their appreciation.

August 30, 2021

On Thursday, August 26, celebrity chef, TV personality and author Jet Tila paid a much-anticipated visit to award-winning senior living community, Eskaton Village Carmichael. Chef Tila began his visit with a cooking demonstration in the community’s auditorium before moving to the dining room to sign copies of his book and chat with residents and staff. In the afternoon, he worked in the kitchen with the community’s culinary team before conducting a second cooking demonstration and book signing. Residents enjoyed a few of Chef Tila’s personal recipes for teriyaki chicken, California fried rice, lo mein with oyster sauce, and Thai iced tea during both lunch and dinner.

August 4, 2021

“I have never had a moment’s regret about moving to Eskaton.”  
  - Karl, Eskaton Village Carmichael Resident