Galaxy Captain
Jul 2026
Understaffed and unable to provide the services required tor their patients. Look for alternatives in Modesto before committing your 90 Days to North Starr.
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North Starr Postacute Care is a senior living community in Turlock, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Housekeeping, Laundry Service and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 23 reviews.
North Starr Postacute Care is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Turlock, California. The community is licensed for up to 31 residents.
Families rate North Starr Postacute Care 4.4 out of 5 based on 22 Google reviews.
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Galaxy Captain
Jul 2026
Understaffed and unable to provide the services required tor their patients. Look for alternatives in Modesto before committing your 90 Days to North Starr.
Kam Kaur
Apr 2026
Very nice and Clean building highly recommended.
Linda Aguiniga
Mar 2026
The entire staff has been amazing. From the moment you enter, you get a feeling of compassion and empathy. I have been very impressed with the communication that occurs concerning our mother and her progress. We get weekly updates and they are always willing to assist if needed. The definitely go above and beyond.
Alexa Teixeira
Mar 2026
Great experience overall! The team was professional, friendly and exceeded expectations for the patients.
Vermin Smith
Feb 2026
Our family had such a positive experience with North Starr Post Acute. They took such wonderful care of our grandma, and we will always be grateful for the love and compassion they showed her every single day.<br><br>The staff truly treated her like family. She wasn’t just another resident she was cared for with patience, kindness, and genuine affection. It meant so much to us to see her comfortable, happy, and surrounded by people who truly cared about her well being.<br><br>The nurses and caregivers were attentive and always kept us informed, which gave our family peace of mind. You can tell this facility is filled with people who have big hearts and a true passion for what they do.<br><br>We’re so thankful to everyone at North Starr for treating our grandma with such dignity, respect, and love. It made all the difference to our family.
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 40 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2026
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 5, 2026
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 13, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2026
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2026
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2026
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2026
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 13, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 15, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 9, 2024
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 9, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 9, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 9, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 9, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 9, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 9, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2022
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2022
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2022
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2022
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 23, 2022
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
North Starr Postacute Care offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
North Starr Postacute Care is located at 180 Starr Avenue in Turlock, California.
North Starr Postacute Care had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 40 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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