El Dorado Estates Gracious Retirement Living — Local services in Cameron Park

My dad moved into El Dorado Estates a year and a half ago. Over that short period of time, we have come to view the staff like family. They looked after my dad, making sure that meals were brought to his room when he couldn’t get to the dining hall. The community did wonders to lift his spirit, and he enjoyed meeting new friendly faces at meals or while playing on the Bean Bag Baseball team. The meals were delicious, and almost every week either myself or one of my kids joined my dad for a meal in the dining hall. El Dorado Estates was always open to our families visiting, and there were many areas for us to sit and visit while celebrating a birthday or holiday. My kids always headed straight for the complimentary soft serve ice cream! My dad enjoyed taking in a movie at the indoor theatre, and used the shuttle to shop or go out for lunch. When my dad passed away, the manager, Fred, made a beautiful tribute for my dad on the grand piano in the main room. He made the shuttle available so that residents could come to dad’s celebration of life. 20 people from the estates came to dad’s celebration, showing what close friendships are made there. I shared many hugs and tears with employees who loved my dad and did a beautiful job caring for him. I am grateful that we found El Dorado Estates because it gave dad his independence while living in a safe and loving environment, with delicious meals! El Dorado Estates far exceeded my expectations and is...

My grandma lived at El Dorado Estates Gracious Retirement Living for one and a half years. After losing her husband and living alone for several years she needed to move closer to family and have a place where she could enjoy social activities and not have to worry about the maintenance of a home. She enjoyed making friends with other residents and playing games in the activity program. She loved the staff and spoke highly of her time there. The management of the community and company as a whole was excellent. We are so grateful for this community and...

I've been considering El Dorado Estates and was invited to a luncheon but I explained to Deanna I was recovering from surgery and unable to attend so, she offer to bring a meal to my home and it was so delicious and tasty the veggies were cooked perfectly and the best ham that I've had in the past 3 or 4 years. Oh, the apple pie and cookies...