2828 Healthcare Way
Modesto, CA 95356
72 beds • Est. 2017 (8 years) • Get directions
34 state citations (18 serious, 16 minor) and 25 verified complaints since 2021 across 59 inspections. Among the most serious substantiated findings: in 2022, inspectors confirmed the facility failed to report at least 6 resident falls to state regulators, with records showing inconsistencies between internal documentation and required incident reports. In 2023, a scabies outbreak spread to at least 29 residents without the facility notifying state licensing or the county public health department, and staff did not follow required infectious disease outbreak protocols. In September 2024, a state inspector directly observed a resident in need of hygiene assistance with no staff response to the call signal, along with residents in food-soiled clothing and without footwear, resulting in a substantiated hygiene citation. By November 2024, the facility had hired a culinary director, implemented new admission procedures effective December 2024, and appeared appropriately staffed during 3 separate inspector visits, with no deficiencies cited during that round of complaint investigations.
El Rio Memory Care is a 72-bed memory care community in Modesto, specializing in care for residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. While the community offers dedicated memory care in the Central Valley, its safety record is deeply concerning and demands careful scrutiny from families.
Dedicated memory care focus
Purpose-built for memory care, meaning the environment, programming, and staff training are specifically designed for residents with cognitive impairment.
Mid-size memory care community
At 72 beds, the community is focused enough to specialize but large enough to offer structured daily programming and trained staffing around the clock.
Central Valley location
Modesto is accessible from the Bay Area and Sacramento, offering a lower cost of living than coastal alternatives.
Alarming safety record
A safety score of 1.2 out of 9.9 is among the lowest in California, indicating a severe pattern of citations and complaints documented by state inspectors. This is especially concerning in a memory care setting where residents are particularly vulnerable. Families should review the full inspection history in detail.
Premium pricing for the Central Valley
Pricing is significantly higher than most Central Valley communities, which is typical for specialized memory care but worth weighing against the safety concerns.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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2828 Healthcare Way, Modesto, CA 95356
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$6,250/mo
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