10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Turlock, CA

Cogir of Turlock sits within a residential community and borders California State University, Stanislaus. It's within walking distance of shops, churches and restaurants and only 6 minutes from Emanuel Medical Center. Seniors have a choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with bathrooms and kitchenettes. Rooms include cable and utilities and housekeeping and laundry are also in the fee. Awake staff is on-site round the clock to help with daily living functions, such as bathing and dressing, as well as helping with medications. Three meals are freshly prepared daily by chefs and served in the dining room, courtyard or the private dining area set aside for family visits.

St. Thomas Retirement Center is surrounded by residential homes and is a couple of minutes' walk from Markley Park and several churches. It's also only 3 minutes from Emanuel Medical Center. We chose this facility for our top ten list because it focuses on its residents' spiritual needs, conducting Catholic Mass six mornings weekly in its on-site chapel. Seniors have a choice of shared or private bedrooms and studios, all with utilities and weekly maid, laundry and linen services included. Staff is available 24/7 to help with daily living activities and manage medications. Three meals and two snacks catering to dietary needs are served daily.

St. Francis Assisted Care is conveniently located opposite cafes, a pharmacy and several retail stores within a relatively peaceful residential community. It's also within walking distance of Donnelly Park and 3 minutes from Emanuel Medical Center. Residents receive 24-hour care from staff trained to help with daily living functions, including bathing and toileting. All rooms have wheelchair-accessible showers and there is free Wi-Fi and cable/satellite TV. A chaplain visits regularly to cater to residents' spiritual needs and a nutritionist/dietician assists with meals, which are served three times daily in the dining area. Smoking is allowed in designated outdoor spaces.

Covenant Living of Turlock sits within landscaped grounds and is conveniently located directly across the street from Emanuel Medical Center. This, and the many medical facilities within walking distance, including dentists, dermatologists and orthodontists, is why Covenant Living of Turlock makes our list. The community includes studio and one- and two-bedroom floor plans, all including bathrooms and kitchenettes. Staff is available 24/7 to help with activities of daily living and assist with medications. Chefs prepare three meals fresh daily, accommodate dietary needs and can arrange for meals to be delivered to residents' rooms. Amenities include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, billiards room and gardening spaces.

Brandel Manor is only a minute's walk from Covenant Living of Turlock, so shares its close proximity to the area's medical services as well as the numerous shops and restaurants nearby. The facility's recreational offerings for residents include bingo, movie nights, arts and crafts and cooking classes. Chefs prepare and serve three fresh meals daily in the community dining room. Therapeutic and diet-friendly meals are available, and housekeeping and linen services are weekly. Staff is on-site round the clock to help with activities of daily living and medications, and skilled nursing staff is nearby.

Samaritan Village sits neatly between a residential community and an orchard, only walking distance from Fontana Park and Hughson Arboretum and Gardens. St. Anthony's Catholic Church is across the street, and stores selling fresh farm produce are nearby. There are two sizes of studio apartments available, both with bathrooms, closets and patios. Awake staff is on-site 24/7 to help with activities of daily living and medications. They're also trained to assist seniors with diabetes and some respiratory conditions. The facility's amenities include a movie theater, beauty salon/barbershop, chapel and clinic offering an array of massage therapies and podiatry services. There are also weekly excursions to Bay Area attractions.

The Stratford at Beyer Park is conveniently located beside an area flush with shops, restaurants and pharmacies and across the street from Beyer Community Park. It's also only 4 minutes from Memorial Medical Center. Residents live in studio and one-bedroom apartments, with bathrooms and kitchenettes that include eating bars. This pet-friendly facility includes all utilities, except phones, and living spaces are fitted with emergency call systems. Three meals are served daily in the dining room, and the amenities include a gym, movie theater and beauty salon. The Vibrant Life program allows residents to tailor their social calendars from available activities.

Dale Commons sits on a landscaped campus with ample on-site parking. It's located in a residential community, yet residents are within walking distance of shops, churches, pharmacies and Modesto Medical Center — which is why it joins our list. Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are available, all with kitchenettes and bathrooms with walk-in showers. All seniors get a customized care plan administered 24/7 by staff trained to help with activities of daily living and assist with medications. Amenities include a full-service beauty salon/barbershop, fitness center and library. Eating facilities include a bistro for casual meals, dining room with a more formal menu and a private dining room for meals with visiting family.

Residents of Casa de Modesto are within walking distance of a wealth of shopping and eating facilities, as well as several parks and Memorial Medical Center. We've added it to our list for these reasons and because this nonprofit has served the community for over 55 years, consolidating its reputation for quality care. Assisted living residents reside in studio apartments, often decorated with their own furniture, and have a choice of using free or personal laundry services. All rooms have emergency call systems and staff is on-site 24 hours a day. The community also provides transportation to local amenities and includes an on-site library, gift shop and exercise room.

Bethel Retirement Community's neighbors include a church, pharmacy and several restaurants and stores. It's also across the street from East La Loma Park, near a golf course and Memorial Medical Center. The facility sits on beautifully landscaped grounds with shaded seating areas and a pool. Free Wi-Fi is available in apartments and throughout the campus, so residents are always able to get online. Three meals plus snacks are served daily, and the Beverage Parlor dispenses hot and cold drinks 24/7. Amenities include a fitness center and a comprehensive indoor activities program, as well as regular supervised excursions.