We found Empire Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center, and theyre wonderful. I think theyre fantastic, and theyre doing good with my husband who is very difficult to work with. Hes been there 2 months now. The staff is great, wonderful, kind, and patient. The activities are amazing, and they come up with some of the cutest things Ive ever seen; playing with balloons.
Empire Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Offers Memory Care
9 Reviews
1801 E Natoma St, Folsom, CA 95630
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Empire Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Memory Care Reviews for Empire Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center
June 04, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
January 01, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Empire Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center is really nice and kind of elegant. The staff is great. My sister had problems from time to time and the staff is very professional in how they deal with her. They're very aware of her needs and meet every need that she has. We're very happy with them and with how clean the place is. It's carpeted. They have a nice lobby where the residents walk around in a circle. The staff is really nice; when we walk in, they know who we are and tell us how my sister's days have been since we saw her last. They call frequently to tell us how she's doing. Her room doesn't have a kitchen, but they have two dining rooms where my sister eats her meals. The room is just a bed and a bathroom. They don't have TV because they want people out and socializing. They also have activities for the residents. They had dinners for Thanksgiving, and if a lot of relatives come at one time, they bring food into a banquet room. They're better than I thought anyone would be. The food looks really good. The place is well laid out where the residents can walk in a circle. It's elegantly decorated and cozy and comfortable, not like a hospital facility. It's a caring place for my sister to live. It's a little expensive, but worth it. It's overall wonderful ad has a nice, warm feeling to it.
August 21, 2017
I visited this facility
I wanted to place my mother in Empire Ranch. It was nicer and more about memory care. The price was a lot better because they only deal with dementia and Alzheimer's. They had furnished places and more safety amenities. The residents seemed active.
November 30, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother is at Empire Ranch Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. The presentation is nice upon entry. It is large, so people can walk around. I’ve heard from others that people with Alzheimer’s like to walk and they move a lot, so it is a good facility for that. They have activities in the morning and in the afternoon, like bingo, singing, and bowling. The rooms are all shared and have monitors in each room, so that if there’s movement, the front desk is alerted. However, they’re understaffed, and their food is terrible.
Provider Response
Thank you for your review. Empire Ranch is designed specifically for people living with dementia so the large, walkable hallways and in-room monitoring systems are key features in our building. As for activity programming we are committed to providing meaningful engagement throughout the day and are glad to know that you have seen that in action. We are concerned, however, by your comments regarding staffing and food quality. We are committed to family partnerships and would value the opportunity to learn more about the issues identified in this review. We encourage you to speak directly to the Administrator or contact 1-800-254-9442 to reach the Director of Operations for Empire Ranch.
November 29, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Empire Ranch is a beautiful facility, fairly new, and close to our home. The staff is excellent and very friendly. They have art classes and outings. I’ve eaten there many times for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
July 31, 2015
I visited this facility
We were impressed with the layout of Empire Ranch and did meet some of the staff. I like their philosophy and the setup. This facility is only 3 miles away from me, and that makes it convenient, as I worked in Folsom. The cost is effective, the administrator was extremely helpful, and he answered all kinds of questions. They help educate me into the area especially the memory care facility, and he really spent quite a bit of time. It was a bigger facility, the set up and arrangement was nice, and I liked it. I did also like the fact that they actually had monitoring within each room. The owner did visit these facilities at least on a quarterly basis.
February 27, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mother is now in Empire Ranch and it is excellent. It is a new and beautiful place for Alzheimer's and dementia people. They are well staffed and have enough people who are very caring, helpful and loving. Mom is clean and is actually happy there. The food is good and she commend on the food. My mom is a gourmet chef and she appreciates good food. They have private and shared room. She shares a room and it is pretty and spacious. They have bathrooms in every room. They have a library and places for the family who visits so they could be private with them. They have nurses there. Since my mom had dementia and doesn't know what is going on, she keeps getting out of her wheel chair and falls. However, they take care of it. They call the ambulance and the paramedics. They have her checked out at the hospital and then they make arrangements for her to come back and let me know in the morning.
December 13, 2013
I am a friend or relative of resident
My father has been in this place since March 2013. I cannot say enough good things about the people who work here and the cleanliness of the facility. I honestly cannot think of a better care facility for my father be in. They noticied that his "state of confusion" had elevated oned day. Whoever noticed this had ordered some tests to see what was going on internally. The tests came back with indications of phneumonia in his lungs. This type of awareness is key in care facility such as Empire Ranch. I feel comfortable and can sleep at night knowing my father is being cared for at Empire Ranch.
August 15, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My husband was at Empire Ranch for almost a year. It started out good but when the administration changed, they became more corporate and more interested in filling empty beds than giving care. This was also too big a place for my husband. His room was too far from everything. He wouldn't eat because it was too far away from the dining room. His back would hurt him if he had to walk that far. They also did not bring him a tray of food to his room. He lost 40 pounds eventually. It also seemed chaotic there. They had a lot of staff but no one knew what was going on with their residents. I was there once and my husband wasn't in his room but no one knew where he was. He was actually down in somebody else's room sleeping. Empire Ranch was not a good place for my husband. They need to improve on being more aware of their residents individually.
Questions about Empire Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center
What programs or activities does Empire Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Meaningful Moments is our program which offers engagement for those at all levels of the disease process with
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Health Services Director.
Describe the neighborhood around Empire Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Empire Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center is located in the foothills of beautiful Folsom, CA. The staff welcomes you to visit a special place where those with memory loss can live a comfortable life free of expectations that typically surround them. Empire Ranch is a senior care community, specializing in Meaningful Moments® dementia and related memory loss care. A member of the JEA Senior Living family, Empire Ranch prides itself on the full appreciation of each resident’s life experience. Our dedicated, passionate staff undergoes extensive training in memory care to provide the best care to each person based upon their own preferences. We partner with the very finest medical practitioners and senior services in the area to afford you the best options in caring for your loved one.
Costs for Empire Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Services and Amenities of Empire Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Costs
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: We Offer A Month To Month Rental
- Memory Care Starting At: $4975/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Hiking Trails
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Security Gate
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Wifi
Health services
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Book Clubs
- Fitness Room
- Yoga
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Resident Capacity: 66
- Staff Patient Ratio: 7:1
- Minimum Age: 62
- Pets: We Do Not Accept Any Pets, But Visiting Pets Are Welcome.
Licenses
- Licenses: Title 22 license
- State Licenses: 347004552
About Empire Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Often the mental demands of those struggling with Alzheimer's disease can take over the emotional needs. But at JEA Senior Living, we keep the emotional needs and feelings of your loved one at the very center of what we do.
Our exclusive Meaningful Moments® program is specifically designed to help meet the needs of those Residents with memory loss. We begin by discovering the life story of each individual's likes, dislikes and cherished memories. By adding details and preferences from each Resident's life story into their day, we can build comfort and a sense of meaning for each individual Resident. The result is a familiar atmosphere for your loved one.
Our Residents have access to a whole host of amenities and programming options to help keep them active and engaged in daily life.
There are excursions to restaurants and shopping, arts and crafts classes, movie nights and many chances for family and holiday celebrations. Our Meaningful Moments® program, paired with our active and engaged staff members at JEA Senior Living, brings together the very best Alzheimer's care.
What Makes Us Special
Community built to promote walking both inside and outside. Secure courtyard with freedom of coming and going in secure environment promoting independence. Staff trained in dementia and Alzheimer's disease and able to provide a calm nurturing environment for our residents.
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