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St. Thomas Retirement Center

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm and caring staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

2937 North Berkeley Avenue, Turlock, CA 9538249 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 14 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a warm, Christian-oriented environment where staff treat residents like family. While the facility has historically provided exemplary care even during staffing shortages, you may want to inquire about their current staffing levels to ensure consistent coverage.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

14 reviews on Google
St. Thomas Retirement Center is highly regarded for its loving, caring environment and friendly staff that treats residents like family. While some reviews mention historical staffing shortages during the COVID-19 era, the facility is praised for its welcoming atmosphere and high-quality care, particularly for hospice and long-term residents.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

  • Warm and caring staff
  • Welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere
  • High-quality care for hospice needs
  • Reasonable pricing and value

Concerns

  • Staffing shortages during crisis periods

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see such a warm and welcoming atmosphere here; how do you foster that family-oriented feeling among the 49 residents?
  • 2Since the team is so highly regarded for hospice care, how do you ensure that level of specialized medical attention is maintained during transitions in care?
  • 3What is your plan for maintaining consistent staffing levels and ensuring resident needs are met during unexpected periods of high demand or crisis?
  • 4How does the facility manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in health status during the overnight hours?
  • 5Could you tell us more about the daily activities and social opportunities available to help residents stay engaged with the community?
  • 6With the recent state inspections, what specific steps has the center taken to address those findings and improve care protocols?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff at St Thomas truly care about their residents, and in our case, their patient and the family. We appreciate all they did for us during a

Hospice care family member · 2022★★★★★

Saint Thomas retirement center is first class, great friendly Staff that makes you and your family feel Right at home and part of their family from the first day you walk into the retirement center...

Long-term resident's family · 2018★★★★★

Great place. Reasonably priced, updated dining area. Friendly staff, caring, Christian environment with many things included that other facilities don't include.

Prospective resident/family · 2017★★★★★
Source: 14 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

11total
2 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Oct 1, 2025Other
Clean

The unannounced visit focused on personal rights issues, leading to discussions regarding staff communication, visitor rights, and resident autonomy. The Licensing Program Analyst required the facility to complete in-service training on personal rights and for the administrator to distribute updated documentation to all families.

Jun 5, 2025Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent an unannounced annual inspection. The Licensing Program Analyst observed residents eating breakfast and toured the facility, noting that furniture and furnishings were sufficient and the facility was clean with no odors. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations (CCR's) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 6.

Oct 7, 2024Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Sep 5, 2024Complaint
Clean

This report details a Complaint Investigation conducted regarding an allegation of staff unlawfully evicting a resident. Based on the information gathered, the allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated, as there was no preponderance of evidence to prove the violation. Consequently, no deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, Division 6.

May 16, 2024Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

May 10, 2024Other
Clean

The case management visit was conducted on 05/10/24 regarding a medication error incident. The administrator reported that the involved staff member resigned, and the facility has implemented a plan requiring two staff members to verify medication changes. No deficiencies were cited during this visit.

Apr 19, 2024Inspection
Clean

The facility underwent an unannounced annual inspection on 04/19/2024. The inspector noted that the facility was generally clean, in good repair, and observed adequate supplies for food and safety equipment. Crucially, the report explicitly states that no deficiencies are being cited.

Feb 16, 2024Other
Clean

The facility was visited for an unannounced Case Management review to amend a previous report. The evaluator met with the administrator to discuss the purpose of the visit. No specific deficiencies were cited in the provided report content.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Chaldean Sisters, Daughters of Mary Immaculate Con

Administrator

SR.BASIMA MARGARET HOMA

Source: State licensing data

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