Turlock Silvercrest in Turlock, CA

Pros

• Silvercrest has spacious rooms.
• It features a beautiful back yard with new patio furniture and space for outdoor dining.
• The activities are great.
• S'Mores ingredients are provided by management for microwaving and are tasty.
• Bingo, dominoes and other games are offered.
• Pets are welcome.
• It is a nice and beautiful place to live.

Cons

• The kitchen is small.

Review

Turlock Silvercrest is best suited for active seniors who prize a vibrant social milieu, pet-friendly living, and a well-kept outdoor setting. The community delivers a robust lineup of group activities and casual, sociable experiences that can anchor daily life for residents who value companionship and approachable recreation. With a welcoming yard, new patio furniture, and spaces designed for outdoor dining, it rewards residents who want to maximize time outdoors and enjoy casually shared meals or gatherings. Those considering Silvercrest should be comfortable with a high-make, high-engagement atmosphere and willing to wait for an opening, as evidenced by on-site applications and strong interest.

Alternatives come into play for anyone who needs a larger, fully functional kitchen in-unit or requires quicker placement. If cooking at home is a central part of daily life, a community offering a more expansive or private kitchen may fit better. Similarly, families facing time constraints or urgent transitions might prefer options with shorter or more predictable move-in timelines. Higher care needs beyond assisted living, or facilities with more immediate care resources, are other contexts where seeking alternatives would be prudent.

The strongest positives here clearly offset a practical limitation in the kitchen area. Rooms are described as spacious, providing a comfortable living footprint for furniture, personal belongings, and routine activities. The standout outdoor environment - well-maintained grounds, fresh patio furniture, and designated outdoor dining - adds tangible quality to everyday life and supports an active, socially driven schedule. The breadth of programming - bingo, dominoes, and varied games - creates a steady rhythm of engagement that reduces isolation, enhances neighborhood feel, and fosters meaningful peer connections.

Carefully curated social life is complemented by a pet-friendly policy and responsive management that champions accessible activities. The combination of welcoming communal spaces, opportunities for residents to connect over shared interests, and the flexibility to participate in familiar pastimes makes Silvercrest feel like a close-knit, thriving community. For families, this alignment between management and residents translates into fewer friction points around daily routines, a smoother integration for new arrivals, and a clearer sense of where social energy will come from week to week.

The main drawbacks are modest but real: the kitchen size stands out as a potential constraint for residents who prefer to cook extensively in-unit, and the reliance on a waitlist means some would-face months of anticipation before moving in. Neither issue negates the overall appeal, but they do shape suitability depending on family priorities and timelines. The strong pros - the social lifeblood, the aesthetic setting, the pet-friendly ethos, and the active, well-managed culture - tend to outweigh these limitations for most active seniors who do not require immediate access or a fully equipped personal kitchen.

In sum, Turlock Silvercrest presents a compelling option for families prioritizing sociability, outdoor ambiance, and a welcoming, pet-friendly environment. It is a particularly strong fit for those who value organized activities and a strong sense of community and can accommodate a potential wait for placement. For anyone whose top criteria include a spacious in-unit kitchen, or whose timeline demands immediate move-in without a wait, exploring alternatives will be prudent. This community shines when the decision hinges on quality of life, interaction, and a cheerful, well-supported setting.

Pharmacies

• CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
• Save Mart Supermarkets (0.5 miles)
• Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
• Walgreens (1.5 miles)
• Tower Compounding Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
• Boies Medical Center Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
• Rite Aid (2.6 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (0.5 miles)
• Starbucks (1.5 miles)
• Dutch Bros Coffee (2.7 miles)
• The Sweet Life (5.6 miles)
• Starbucks (9.1 miles)
• Starbucks (11 miles)
• Giacomos (13.5 miles)

Restaurants

• Memo's Cocina & Tequila Bar (0.6 miles)
• First And Main (0.6 miles)
• Jack In The Box (0.7 miles)
• Jack In The Box (0.7 miles)
• Taqueria Hidalgo (1.1 miles)
• McDonald's (1.3 miles)
• Taco Bell (1.4 miles)

Hospitals

• Mark One Corporation (0.7 miles)
• Northern California Surgery Center (3 miles)
• Frisancho, Miguel A DDS (10.7 miles)
• Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (13.3 miles)
• Central Valley Specialty Hospital (13.4 miles)

Physicians

• Cesar Acosta DMD, Family Dentistry (1.5 miles)
• Central Valley Cardiovascular (1.6 miles)
• Obgyn Associates of Turlock (1.7 miles)
• Turlock Medical Office (1.8 miles)
• Turlock Imaging Services (2 miles)
• Iraj Sabahi (2.1 miles)
• Stanford Emanuel Radiation Oncology Center (2.1 miles)

Theaters

• Regal Turlock (1.5 miles)

Parks

• Donnelly Park (1.7 miles)
• Four Seasons Park (3.1 miles)
• Memory Lane Pergola (3.4 miles)
• Communty Center Park (5.2 miles)
• Hagaman Park (8.5 miles)
• McConnell State Recreation Area (9 miles)
• Parks & Recreation Department (11.1 miles)

Places of Worship

• Holy Rosary Catholic Church (5.1 miles)

Transportation

• Modesto Amtrak Station (MOD) (13.1 miles)