Astoria Senior Living at Oakdale

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  • Interior

    A modern kitchen with a countertop, bar stools, and various appliances.

  • Decor

    A compact bathroom with a wall-mounted sink and mirror, adjacent to a living space with a TV and furniture.

  • Building

    A residential building surrounded by trees with a sign in front.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a daybed with blue and gray pillows, illuminated by natural light from a window.

  • Trees

    A small building with a 'Astoria' sign surrounded by blooming trees and palm.

  • Windows

    A bright dining area with hardwood floors, featuring tables and chairs, and a television on the wall.

  • Dining

    A well-lit dining area with several tables and chairs, decorated with flowers and artwork on the walls.

  • Landscaping

    A well-maintained garden featuring a patio area with furniture and pathways.

  • Wall Art

    A cozy bedroom with colorful bedding and decorative touches.

Astoria Senior Living at Oakdale

Astoria Senior Living at Oakdale is an assisted living and memory care community in Oakdale, CA.

Information last verified:

700 Laurel Avenue, Oakdale, CA 95361

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

4.5 from 44 reviews
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Overall Review of Astoria Senior Living at Oakdale

common 27 reviews mention this

Caregivers feel genuinely compassionate

Residents and families consistently describe caring, attentive staff.

Many reviewers focus on how kind and compassionate the staff feels day to day, often calling out attentive nursing and individualized help. Several mention the executive director being personally engaged and supportive during transitions. A recurring message is that staff members take time to answer questions and involve residents in daily life. Even when there are criticisms, reviewers distinguish between the higher-ups and the frontline caretakers in how they describe care.

common 15 reviews mention this

Facility stays clean and home-like

Multiple reviews describe a clean, well-kept, home-like setting.

Reviewers repeatedly mention cleanliness and maintenance, describing a facility that feels bright, inviting, and well maintained. Several also describe a more home-like atmosphere rather than a hospital environment, including details like windows, shade trees, and outdoor areas to sit. A few note the ability to personalize rooms to make them feel more comfortable. One reviewer also raises a cleanliness-related concern after moving a loved one out, but most comments lean positive on upkeep.

common 10 reviews mention this

Daily activities and outings stand out

Residents are described as having plenty to do each day.

Across reviews, families describe a steady schedule of activities such as bingo, exercise classes, live music, and arts and crafts. Several also mention outings like bus trips, field trips, and going to places for meals or entertainment. A reviewer in memory care specifically points to regular entertainment and daily engagement. While a few notes reference disruptions to outings around the pandemic or slower activity planning at times, the overall theme is frequent opportunities to participate.

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Dining gets strong feedback

Food quality is frequently praised, including restaurant-style dining setup.

Several reviewers say the food tastes good or is excellent, and others describe it as appealing and homemade rather than pre-packaged. One reviewer specifically describes the dining area as set up like a restaurant, and others mention family meal events and shared meals around holidays. There are also diet-related mentions, including a need for a pureed diet for one resident and a complaint about a meal option not being tasty. Taken together, dining is a consistent highlight with at least a few specific caveats.

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Memory care support feels hands-on

Families in memory care describe hands-on support and guidance.

Reviews from families placing loved ones in memory care describe staff support as a major part of their decision and ongoing experience. One reviewer says the community helped with navigating home health and hospice, while another emphasizes individualized attention for a parent in memory care. A smaller-facility feel and an emphasis on resident engagement also show up in memory care comments. While experiences are mostly positive, there are also criticisms of overall operations that some families interpret as impacting care consistency.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Some reviews raise staffing and process concerns

A small number of reviews express concerns about care consistency and management.

A few reviewers describe problems such as reduced staffing, cutting hours, and care falling short of expectations, including claims that management handled understaffing in ways that affected residents. Another review includes a negative allegation about compliance and reports that belongings were dirty after leaving. Even in some otherwise positive experiences, there are smaller process complaints such as laundry not being returned to the right person. These comments are not the dominant pattern, but they are clear enough to treat as a caution.

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

  • 50 resident community capacity 50 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Modesto City-County-Harry Sham (11 miles away) Modesto City-County-Harry Sham (11 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • 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

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Ovhd Nurse Call Center (0.2 miles)
  • Mckinney Anthony (9.7 miles)
  • Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (11.1 miles)
  • Central Valley Specialty Hospital (11.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (0.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.9 miles)
  • Kung Fu Tea (9.4 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (10.4 miles)
  • Giacomos (11.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
  • Save Mart Supermarkets (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (6.6 miles)
  • Save Mart Supermarkets (6.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (7.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Jack In The Box (0.7 miles)
  • Cafe Bravo (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.4 miles)
  • Denny's (1.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.2 miles)
  • Applebee's (6.7 miles)

Parks

  • Jacob Meyers Park (5 miles)
  • Orange Blossom Recreation Area (5.3 miles)
  • Freedom Park (7.9 miles)
  • Orchard Park (8.3 miles)
  • Riverside Park (10.1 miles)
  • Davis Community Park (10.3 miles)
  • East La Loma Park (10.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Riverbank Assembly of God (5.1 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (9 miles)
  • Trinity United Presbyterian Church (11.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Galaxy Theatres Riverb (5.8 miles)
  • Regal Modesto (9.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Modesto Amtrak Station (MOD) (7.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Modesto Gastroenterology Medical (7.9 miles)
  • Valley Optometric Group (8.6 miles)
  • Kim Stevens MD (9.3 miles)
  • Stanislaus Eye Surgery (9.3 miles)
  • David Demartini MD (9.3 miles)
  • Michael J Sakamoto MD (9.3 miles)
  • Dr Lenita Williamson, M.D. Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine (9.3 miles)

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