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San Luis Care Center in Newman, CA

San Luis Care Center is a nursing home community in Newman, CA.

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San Luis Care Center in Newman, CA

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709 N Street, Newman, CA 95360

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

3.9 from 38 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Overall Review of San Luis Care Center

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a mixed theme

Residents and families describe both very kind caregivers and unacceptable care when staffing breaks down.

Many reviewers emphasize helpful, respectful, warm-hearted nurses and CNAs, and they credit staff with making difficult moments feel more manageable. Several other reviews are sharply negative, describing neglect, refusal of call responses or medications, and poor bedside treatment. Even among mixed experiences, reviewers commonly separate “some staff are great†from others they consider marginal, short on compassion, or unsafe to rely on.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Short staffing shows up in reviews

Multiple residents describe delays and inconsistent attention tied to overwork or short staffing.

Some reviews say the facility can be overworked and under-staffed, which residents describe as contributing to slow responses or gaps in routine care. One reviewer describes long waits for nurse call or medication follow-through, while another points to being short-staffed and workers double-shifted. A separate review describes care needs that were not handled as expected, including turning and timely attention to comfort and sores.

common 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is called out both ways

Residents and visitors mention cleanliness, with some calling it clean and others reporting hygiene problems.

Several reviewers say the facility is clean and well kept, and they describe rooms and the overall environment as tidy or in good shape. Others report the opposite, including offensive odors, infrequent bathing, and dirty or disorganized rooms. Overall, cleanliness comes across as inconsistent across reviewers rather than uniformly addressed.

common 3 reviews mention this

Dining quality gets repeated mentions

Food is mentioned frequently, ranging from “excellent†to acceptable compared with other institutions.

Some reviewers directly praise the food as excellent, and at least one highlights enjoying the meals as part of the overall experience. One longer review acknowledges the food as better than many other institutions, while their main complaints focus on care delivery rather than meal service. Dining comes through as a point of satisfaction for some families even when other areas are criticized.

  • A dining area with several tables and chairs, featuring a wall mural depicting a street scene.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 71 resident community capacity 71 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Modesto City-County-Harry Sham (21 miles away) Modesto City-County-Harry Sham (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • 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
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Newman, California, this part of town offers a variety of amenities and services that may appeal to seniors looking for a convenient and vibrant community. With several healthcare facilities nearby, including hospitals and pharmacies, residents can easily access medical care. There are also plenty of dining options, from fast food chains to Mexican grills, as well as cafes like Starbucks for a quick cup of coffee. For recreation, there are several parks within driving distance where seniors can enjoy nature and outdoor activities. Places of worship are also available for those who value spirituality and community engagement. Overall, this area provides a mix of practical necessities and leisure activities that may make it an attractive option for senior living.

Hospitals

  • West Side Community Childcare Center (0.2 miles)
  • West Side Community Healthcare District (2.6 miles)
  • Mark One Corporation (14.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Pioneer Drug Store (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
  • Pioneer Drug Store (4.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (11.3 miles)
  • Dairyland Pharmacy (11.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (11.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (11.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Santi's Mexican Grill And Banquet (0.5 miles)
  • Burger King (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.6 miles)
  • El Azteca Mexican Food (5.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (11.2 miles)
  • Javi's (11.3 miles)
  • Mil's Bar & Grill (11.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Golden Valley Health Centers (0.7 miles)
  • Ran Health Service (4.8 miles)
  • Horisons Unlimited Health Care (4.9 miles)
  • Hilmar Family Health Center (11.4 miles)
  • Family Medicine: Patterson Care Center: Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (11.7 miles)
  • Freda Chin Optometry (11.8 miles)
  • Patterson 1st Care Clinic (12 miles)

Parks

  • Parks & Recreation Department (4 miles)
  • Hagaman Park (10 miles)
  • Communty Center Park (11.4 miles)
  • Early Gold Park (12.3 miles)
  • Donnelly Park (15.9 miles)
  • Four Seasons Park (16.4 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (5 miles)

Cafes

  • The Sweet Life (11.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (11.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (14.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (14.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (15.4 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (16.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Holy Rosary Catholic Church (11.2 miles)
  • New Hope Church Of The Nazarene (12 miles)
  • Bibles Way (13 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Turlock (14.4 miles)

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