Turlock, California
St. Thomas Retirement Center
Assisted Living
2937 North Berkeley Avenue, Turlock, CA 95382
St. Thomas Retirement Center and Assisted Living is a Christian Catholic assisted living facility in Turlock, CA, owned by the Sisters of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate Conception, that welcomes residents of all faiths and can accommodate up to 49 residents.
- Licensed capacity
- 49 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- June 1988
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 2
AI summary
Over 38 years of operation, St. Thomas Retirement Center has accumulated 1 Type A finding (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 2 Type B findings (administrative in nature), with 2 of 3 investigated allegations substantiated.
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- Track record — Across nearly four decades of licensure, the community has drawn a modest number of citations relative to its tenure, with a single Type A finding on record.
- Recent 3 years — The past three years show no Type A citations from complaint visits, though 2 Type B findings and 2 substantiated allegations occurred in that window, so the more severe finding sits further back in the record.
- Complaints — Three complaint investigations over the licensed period resulted in 2 substantiated allegations, a substantiation rate of roughly 67 percent, which is worth discussing directly with the community.
- Operating tenure — With more than 38 years of continuous licensure, the community has a long track record that gives meaningful context to how few findings have accumulated over time.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the recent investigations, and what corrective actions were taken and verified?
- 2.Can you walk us through the circumstances of the Type A finding and what changed afterward to prevent recurrence?
- 3.What specific administrative gaps led to the Type B findings, and have those processes been updated since?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #500310664
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 3
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 2
- Substantiated allegations
- 2
Available reports · 12
Facility evaluation
Oct 1, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jun 5, 2025
Complaint investigation
Oct 7, 2024
Complaint investigation
Sep 5, 2024
Complaint investigation
May 16, 2024
1–5 of 12 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$5,400 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $5,400 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,540 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
9 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Art studio / Craft room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Activity room
- Chapel / Meditation room
- Cable TV
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
Dining Options
5 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
2 features- Personal Vehicle Parking
- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.6Average RatingAveraged from 14 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviewers consistently describe St. Thomas as a warm, caring community with attentive staff and good food, though families should confirm current pricing and staffing levels on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Families repeatedly describe staff as friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring, even providing exemplary hospice support during a short-staffed COVID period.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers consistently call the environment warm, welcoming, and family-like, with residents and their loved ones feeling at home from their first visit.
- Dining — Multiple reviewers highlight good food and an updated dining area as a strong point of the community.
- Activities — Residents are kept socially engaged through daily walks, games, and other organized activities.
- Value & pricing — One reviewer who compared several options in the area found St. Thomas reasonably priced with more included than competing facilities.
- Financial transparency — Only one review addresses pricing directly, so families should verify current costs and what services are included at each care level.
- Staff & care — Since one review notes staffing was stretched thin during COVID, families should ask about current staffing ratios, especially on weekends and during care transitions.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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