Nursing Home Communities in Clovis, CA

"I visited a friend at The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens. She was there for long-term care. Everybody that I know who has moved there, and that's quite a few people, is very happy with it. They have a great dining facility, great care, and a tiered living situation. They have apartments, and I think they have cottages, too. I don't know anyone who hasn't been happy with the experience. My friend's room was perfectly adequate for her needs at the time. It was nicely furnished with a hospital-type bed. She has since passed away, but the care she received was excellent. The cleanliness of the place was excellent. The staff members were very caring, very helpful, and informative. The activities weren't always available, but they opened them up to people from the outside. For instance, I belong to an organization, and people I know who live there who belong to the same organization are allowed to hold activities that bring in people from the outside who belong to, say, their book group or a sorority, or whatever, and meet in their public places. They also have other activities such as card playing and board games."

"This facility was outstanding in the care and kindness my Aunt received! Not going to lie, she was a difficult patient, but all the staff were patient, kind, professional and OUTSTANDING! I'm truly grateful for all the care, therapy and hygiene needs she received while residing there. I was honestly impressed with all staff from the excellent receptionist at the front desk, the business staff and the medical staff!! Great job people! I appreciated each one of you! "

"This is an older 89 bed skilled nursing facility that could use a small facelift; they've started replacing some of the flooring. The grounds are nice; they have a nice gated patio. They also have an uncovered patio that is not secure and could be a problem if a patient roamed because of the busy street. The rooms are semi-private with 2 to 4 per room, clean, and some have sliding patio doors for viewing outdoors. Patients needing feeding assistance were gathered in the dining room for lunch. I didn't detect any obnoxious odors. The meal menu was typical hospital food; I didn't see any fresh items. The patients that I saw were clean and I didn't hear anyone asking for help. "

"I was moved here from St. Jude's for recovery, treatment and physical therapy. I'll keep this as short as I can. Upon entering, a distinct and unpleasant odor hit me, immediately giving me bad vibes. On a positive note, you get used to it. The nurses were caring and friendly with me, also a positive. One other positive were the therapists; good crew when I was there a handful of years back. They were friendly and helpful. Now for the food. Absolutely TERRIBLE. I felt like it couldn't get more unpalatable. I've never been to prison, but I can't imagine it being worse. It was so bad, I had family bring real food in from the outside. And I can eat nearly anything. This was simply atrocious. As others have mentioned, there were police nearly always in the hallways, standing guard outside a random room. At least we knew where the felons were residing. Heard gunshots one night, uncomfortably close to the facility. So to sum up, the staff were friendly and helpful, not being timely only a handful of times over the course of nearly three months. The food though was terrible, the biggest complaint I had. I can only hope things have improved since. The day I was released to the comfort of my home was a godsend. It's just not the most comfortable and happy place to be while recovering. Thankfully, I'm fairly good at adjusting to not the best situations. "

"My father ended up at Orchard Post Acute. The people were very caring. They took good care of the patients that were there. It's a skilled facility. It's not someplace you could stay at, but it was a good one. They really tried very hard with my dad. He came in with a lot of issues. Anything that happened to him, anything that needed attention, the nurse called immediately. Getting through to any of the directors and others in charge sometimes would take two or three calls, which I kind of understand because they got other things to do other than just spend time with the patient's family. He had physical therapy and that was about it. You get your money's worth."

"My sister in law was Pacific Gardens after a triple bypass for rehab. Everybody on staff was wonderful. They all worked with her, and they did whatever it took to get something out of her. The rooms were big with two beds. "

"I'm here at the Vineyards - California Armenian Home for independent living. It is absolutely wonderful. This is like heaven. This is a five-star facility here. The staff members are very nice, very friendly, very helpful, and accommodating to everybody. I have an apartment that's got a full kitchen, a full bedroom, and a full bathroom. It's all set up. It's got crown moldings in it. They offer food here. They have special dining if you like prime rib, lobster, and filet mignon. All that stuff they have up there for you. Mostly the residents that eat up there are independent living. For activities, they have a full gym. They have bingo, poker, and blackjack. They have everything here for everybody. The food is a five. It's like eating on a cruise ship. It is absolutely the best. The place is the cleanest I've ever seen. It's got beautiful grounds. It's the best value you can get for your money."

"The Vineyards at The California Armenian Home (Formerly California Home For The Aged) is very well lit, very well taken care of, and it's pretty much brand new. My experience has been great. The staff is great. If I ask a question, they tell me what I should do. They guided me through the process. They keep my wife busy, keep her occupied, and keep her challenged. They have all sorts of activities from cards to activities that challenge your memory, to socialization, to music, to concerts, and to outdoor visitations. She has a private room with a shared bathroom. They're probably the best value price wise."

"Twilight Haven's director, Crystal, was very helpful in the process. She helped me go through the steps. I needed to know it was possible to get my uncle in there. She made me aware of a form that I could have his doctor sign to be able to get him in the facility which started our process. He will be moving into their assisted living this month. During my visit, I would describe the staff as very friendly and dedicated to their patients or the seniors. The facilities and amenities could be a little updated but they have a salon and a courtyard. They also have a place for events. The facility is conveniently located in between the family, it's in the middle of where all our family lives. It's quite near shopping centers too."

"We have already placed my mom at Sierra Vista. The hospital helped me locate it. We went to visit it and decided to place her there. When we first entered into the facility, it smelled very clean. You could smell food cooking, and people were clean when we walked in. They seemed very happy. It is a small facility. The staff members are always smiling and very helpful. People are very friendly there. We are very lucky. The dining room is very small. The facility is very small. Some of their beds are for short-term, and some are for long-term care. Regarding activities, they have bingo and arts and crafts. They have somebody that comes in and cuts their fingernails and hair. They have a physical therapist and a doctor on-call. With regards to security and safety feature of this facility, the doors are locked after certain times, it is fenced in, and it is very clean and well kept. "

"Golden Living Center in Fresno has a Five-Star Medicare rating for a reason. The facility is clean and nurtures a culture of innovation. They have a specialized program for congestive heart failure patients and their registered nurses are ACLS certified. This was the first time that I have encountered a skilled nursing facility that has profoundly elevated the standards of care. In addition, I also met the facility's executive director, Ms. Walters, whose door is always open to patients and staff members. I would recommend this skilled nursing facility to any family member who is seeking compassionate and competent nursing care. This facility is definitely a role model in the healthcare community. "

"Care Meridian was the only facility that can accommodate my brother who was on life support. The facility was kind of outdated. But I liked that they have a nice large room where the family can congregate, and play area for children. I did like that the rooms can accommodate the different ages. The bedroom was totally different from a medical room. I suggest they update their facility if possible. The staff were accomodating all the way through. They exceeded my expectations. I would recommend this place to other people. "

"Sunnyside was fine and very clean. It has everything that I think my dad will need, and the staff was friendly. They gave me a tour and were very helpful. They were having Halloween party during my visit. They do things during the day and take them places. They had a good menu, but provided other food items in case the resident doesn't want what’s on the menu. The food smells good. "

"I placed my grandma at Golden Livingcenter while she was still living, and the care she received was great. The facility is kind of an old building and kind of run down as far as the way the environment looks, but it was more of the care that I cared about. There were activities, but my grandma was not in the position to participate in them. They had a hair lady come in every other week to do their hair, and my grandma had that one. That is very convenient that they have a beautician come in. "