5348 Kiernan Avenue
Salida, CA 95368
80 beds • Est. 2018 (7 years) • Get directions
No citations or complaints across 8 state inspections. Last inspected in June 2026.
Safety data last updated September 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
Davis Guest Home #8 is an 80-bed assisted living community in Salida, a small community just north of Modesto in the Central Valley. The facility pairs a near-perfect safety record with straightforward, mid-range pricing for the region.
Strong safety record
A clean inspection record, with no citations across 8 state inspections. A record this consistent is one of the clearest signs a home is well-run.
64 years of continuous operation
Founded in 1962 by Walter and Mary Davis, the organization is now in its third generation of family leadership. One of the longest-running residential care operators in the Central Valley.
On-site psychiatric and primary medical care
Psychiatrists and primary care providers see residents on-site on a regular basis, reducing off-campus medical appointments.
Pioneered augmented and enhanced psychiatric care programs
Davis Guest Home developed the 'Augmented Care' model in the 1990s for residents who didn't fit acute or small board-and-care settings. Enhanced Care tiers were added during COVID for higher-acuity psychiatric needs.
Psychiatric specialty — not traditional assisted living
This facility serves individuals with serious mental health challenges and advanced psychiatric needs. Families seeking dementia care or physical-decline support in a typical AL environment should confirm the fit before touring.
Reintegration is a stated program goal
The facility's explicit objective is helping residents re-integrate into the community. Families expecting long-term, permanent placement should ask how that goal applies to their specific situation.
80-bed large-facility setting
At 80 beds, this is a larger residential care environment. Ask about staff-to-resident ratios and how individualized program plans are maintained at that scale.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
5348 Kiernan Avenue, Salida, CA 95368
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