Terrie's Tlc Senior Home in Merced, CA

Terrie's Tlc Senior Home is an assisted living community in Merced, CA.

Information last verified:

1231 East Donna Avenue, Merced, CA 95340

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 108 reviews
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Terrie's Tlc Senior Home Costs & Pricing

Terrie's TLC Senior Home offers a range of accommodation options at prices that reflect its commitment to providing quality care in a comfortable environment. For semi-private rooms, the cost is $4,445 per month, which is notably higher than the Merced County average of $2,651 and the statewide average of $3,333. Private rooms are priced at $5,334, significantly exceeding both local and state averages - $3,334 and $3,939 respectively. The most premium option, studio apartments at Terrie's TLC, costs $5,778 per month, again surpassing the county's typical fee of $3,399 and California's average of $4,145. While the rates at Terrie's TLC may be elevated compared to regional benchmarks, they are indicative of the specialized services and personalized attention residents receive in this well-respected facility.

Floor plansTerrie's Tlc Senior HomeMerced CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$4,445$2,651$3,333
Private$5,334$3,334$3,939
Studio$5,778$3,399$4,145

Overall Review of Terrie's Tlc Senior Home

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Call response and staffing concerns

Several residents and families report slow response times and difficulty reaching staff by phone.

A recurring theme in the reviews is that families struggled to get timely help, especially when trying to reach the facility by phone or when call buttons were used. Multiple reviewers describe long waits for assistance, ignored calls for help, or staff not responding until a family member pushed harder. A few reviews also point to weekend staffing gaps and general understaffing. While some reviewers are satisfied with care overall, the responsiveness concerns show up often enough to be a major part of the feedback.

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Facility maintenance and cleanliness

Some reviews describe cleanliness and upkeep problems that affected comfort on arrival.

Alongside positive comments about cleanliness, several reviews describe issues with the building’s condition, including dirty rooms or bathrooms, unpleasant odors, broken entry details, and visible neglect. A few reviewers also mention outdated-looking rooms and concerns related to safety or food handling. One family describes problems getting belongings returned and repeated misses with care items. Overall, the maintenance/condition feedback is mixed, but the negative reports are specific enough to stand out.

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Staff kindness and attentiveness

Many reviewers describe staff members as kind, professional, and helpful to both residents and families.

A large share of reviews are positive about how staff treat residents and family members, often describing the team as welcoming, respectful, and attentive. Several reviewers highlight admissions and social-services support as a reason they felt guided during the process. Families also describe peace of mind from the way staff handled daily needs and communication. Even when other reviews mention problems, the positive staff-focused experiences appear frequently in the feedback.

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Rehab therapy and activities

Rehabilitation support and structured activities are frequently mentioned, especially physical therapy.

Multiple reviews credit physical therapy for meaningful progress, describing improved ability to walk or regain strength over a stay. Several also mention structured activities such as bingo and daily programming. A few reviewers call out individual therapy staff for being supportive and helpful. This theme aligns with the community’s focus on rehabilitation and day-to-day activity scheduling.

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Around-the-clock supervision

Reviews include reassurance from around-the-clock care and monitoring.

Some reviewers specifically mention confidence in receiving 24-hour care, framing it as a key benefit for family members. This aligns with the care support the community provides for supervision and help with daily living tasks. While other reviews express staffing or response-time concerns, the idea of continuous coverage is still part of the positive feedback residents’ families share.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Rahilly Park (0.3 miles)
  • Applegate Park (1.7 miles)
  • Elmer Murchie Neighborhood Park (1.9 miles)
  • Rudolph Joseph Merino Park (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Thai Cuisine II (0.4 miles)
  • Strings Italian Cafe (0.4 miles)
  • El Asadero Taco Shop (0.7 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (0.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1 miles)
  • Bageltyme (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Quickly (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Joe On The Go (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.8 miles)
  • Rollen Donuts (2.1 miles)
  • ASIP Coffee Roasters (2.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Merced Vein & Vascular Center (0.4 miles)
  • Merced County Physicians (0.4 miles)
  • Patients First Medical Center (0.5 miles)
  • Daisy Ilano MD (0.5 miles)
  • JK Health Management (0.5 miles)
  • Ortho Spine (0.6 miles)
  • Imtiaz A Malik MD (0.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • El Portal Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Merced Mall (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Merced Drug (2.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Nicu Childrens Hospital (1 miles)
  • Franciscan Conv Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Mercy Medical Center - Dominican (1.7 miles)
  • Mercy General Hospital (1.7 miles)
  • Mercy Medical Center Merced, Community Campus, Health Education Center (1.8 miles)
  • Valley Childrens Merced Sub-Specialty Center (2.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Calvary Chapel of Merced (1.4 miles)
  • Universal Church (2.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Merced Amtrak Station (MCD) (1.9 miles)

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