1976
1970
Eskaton Sunrise Community opens. Care Skilled Nursing, Facility, Sacramento, opens.
This managed community was Eskaton’s first experience with skilled nursing and therapy services.
“By the year 2000, there will be 65% more persons over the age of 75! This astonishing statistic really trumpets the direction. Eskaton has taken during 1976, The amazing growth of the Long Term Care Division this year puts a finger on the great need throughout the nation for housing to allow older persons to live in freedom and dignity, while meeting their need for companionship and security.” - Eskaton President Dallas Gladson, 1976 annual report.