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Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks

Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks is a nursing home community in Fair Oaks, CA.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

11300 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 70 reviews

5 stars

49

4 stars

6

3 stars

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2 stars

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Overall Review of Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks

common 26 reviews mention this

Caring staff and good communication

Families repeatedly describe staff as kind, responsive, and supportive.

Across many reviews, families and residents say the staff are attentive and treat people with patience and respect. Several describe smooth transitions and help from admissions and social services, with staff answering questions and keeping families informed. Even when reviews are critical overall, they often still call out specific team members for being helpful.

common 10 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing and daily care

Reviews frequently credit nursing and daily support with progress and safety.

Many reviewers link the care they received to better recovery outcomes, including help with pain, mobility, and day-to-day needs. A few also describe how the facility managed medical logistics and medication handling as part of daily care. At the same time, some negative reviews raise concerns about timing and responsiveness when medical needs come up.

common 12 reviews mention this

Therapy is a major strength

Physical and occupational therapy receive consistent praise for being thorough.

Numerous reviews highlight therapy teams as knowledgeable and effective, with sessions happening regularly and helping residents regain strength and function. Several describe improvements after falls, stroke recovery, or surgery, and credit therapists for structured progress. A few reviews are less positive about parts of the support team, but overall therapy is one of the most repeatedly mentioned strengths.

common 7 reviews mention this

Meals are often described as good

Food quality is frequently described as good or better than expected.

Several residents and family members say the meals were enjoyable and frequently described as “good,” including one comparison to food at home. Others mention dietary support needs like diabetes or special dietary restrictions, tied to the facility’s dining approach. While most dining comments are positive, a minority of reviews criticize food quality or variety.

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Activities and engagement are mixed

Activity experiences vary, with some saying there is not much going on.

Some reviews describe plenty of scheduled activities and resident engagement, including themed events and opportunities to participate. Others say the activity options were limited or mainly centered around therapy routines. A few also mention that participation can depend on the resident’s condition.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Medication timing and management concerns

A recurring complaint involves delays or problems with medication management.

Several critical reviews describe medication not being given on time or taking long waits for dispensing and doctor follow-through. Another review alleges serious medication errors, including concerns about medication being mixed up or not handled correctly. These concerns stand alongside the more positive caregiving accounts, but they are prominent enough to mention directly.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

149 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Sacramento International (18 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

St Mel's Catholic Church (0.7 miles)
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Wesleyan Church (2.5 miles)
SDA Ukrainian Church (2.5 miles)
Slavic SDA Church (5.5 miles)

Pharmacies

Sunrise Village (0.8 miles)
Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Restaurants

El Tapatio (0.9 miles)
Wendy's (1.5 miles)
McDonald's (1.6 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.6 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.8 miles)
McDonald's (2.9 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (3 miles)

Physicians

UC Davis Medical Group (1.4 miles)
EYEcenter Optometric (2.4 miles)
Dr. Randolph Brown (2.4 miles)
Mercy San Juan Hospital (2.8 miles)
Debruin Medical Center (3.3 miles)
Linder Psychiatric Group (4.5 miles)
Revolutions Naturopathic (4.9 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (1.5 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (1.5 miles)
Starbucks (2.1 miles)
Starbucks (2.4 miles)
Starbucks (3 miles)
Starbucks (4.1 miles)
KP International Market (4.3 miles)

Parks

Sacramento Bar (1.6 miles)
Sunrise Area American River Parkway (1.7 miles)
Nimbus Flat (3 miles)
Effie Yeaw Nature Center (3.8 miles)
Carmichael Park (4.1 miles)
Negro Bar State Park (4.2 miles)
Ancil Hoffman Park (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

San Juan Surgery Center (2.6 miles)
Walnut Whitney (4.9 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Hospital (6.1 miles)
Yuan Franklin E MD - Kaiser Permanente Medical Group (6.2 miles)
Sacramento VA Medical Center (6.2 miles)

Theaters

Folsom Century Theaters (4 miles)
Century Theatre (4.2 miles)

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