2325 & 2345 Scenic Dr
Modesto, CA 95355
125 beds • Est. 2019 (6 years) • Get directions
8 state citations (4 serious, 4 minor) and 4 verified complaints since 2021 across 25 inspections. The most significant verified finding was chronic understaffing on overnight shifts, with inspectors observing in late 2023 that a single caregiver was responsible for approximately 50 assisted living residents and a single medication technician was covering roughly 60 memory care residents simultaneously, with staff being called in mid-shift to address coverage gaps. A 2021 investigation substantiated a bedbug infestation, resulting in a minor citation. In 2023, a staff member was found to have been working without being properly associated to the facility roster, resulting in a $500 civil penalty. A 2024 incident involving a resident receiving the wrong medication was self-reported by the facility, which contacted poison control and implemented additional staff training. Most recently, a 2025 investigation substantiated that a staff member filmed a dying resident without consent via FaceTime; the facility conducted an internal investigation and terminated the employee. Multiple complaints about food service, dietary needs, and facility maintenance were investigated and found unsubstantiated.
Bethel Assisted Living is a 125-bed community in Modesto, a Central Valley city in Stanislaus County. The community stands out for its budget-friendly pricing in a region where care costs are already lower than coastal California.
For families prioritizing affordability without sacrificing a mid-sized community's resources, Bethel is worth a closer look.
30+ years in Modesto
Bethel has operated on this site for more than 30 years, with staff members cited as long-tenured — suggesting stable caregiving relationships rather than high turnover.
Seven-acre campus with pool
The physical campus includes walking paths, gardens, and a swimming pool — uncommon at this price point for Modesto assisted living.
Three care levels on one campus
Independent living, assisted living, and dementia care are all offered on the same campus, allowing residents to age in place without relocating if needs escalate.
Studio and 1-bedroom floor plans
Assisted living residents can choose between studio or 1-bedroom units, each with a kitchenette — more layout flexibility than single-unit facilities.
Safety score below top tier
FYI Safety Score of 7.6 — ask the facility to walk you through recent inspection history and any corrective actions taken.
Pricing listed but unverified
The ~$2,900/month starting figure is listed but unverified by FYI. Confirm what that rate includes and how enhanced care services are priced on top.
Dementia care is on the same campus
Dementia care residents live in furnished studio apartments — ask how memory care is physically separated from assisted living and what the staff-to-resident ratio looks like in that unit.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
2325 & 2345 Scenic Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
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