Senior living in Modesto, California spans 1 verified communities and 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Stanislaus County in California. Featured communities publish pricing on request, 2 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community review here comes from a verified phone interview — 20+ in total. 103 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.
Every community below has been independently reviewed through recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.
| Community | Location | Care types | Starting price | Phone-verified reviews | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Retirement Community | Modesto, CA | Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care | Call for pricing | 20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026 | — |
Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Stanislaus County in California, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified reviews have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Assisted living in the Modesto area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical Modesto range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect operator-published market rates for the region, September 2026. California’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
2 of the 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Modesto metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Modesto Post Acute Center in Modesto. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto Post Acute Center | Modesto, CA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 99 | Cambridge Healthcare Services |
| Covenant Village Care Center | Turlock, CA | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 50 | Covenant Living |
| Crestwood Manor | Modesto, CA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 194 | Independent |
| Turlock Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Turlock, CA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 144 | Covenant Care |
| Oakdale Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Oakdale, CA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 115 | Independent |
| Main West Postacute Care | Turlock, CA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 99 | Rmg Capital Partners |
| North Starr Postacute Care | Turlock, CA | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 31 | Rmg Capital Partners |
| English Oaks Convalescent & Rehabilitation Hospita | Modesto, CA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 180 | Generations Healthcare |
| San Luis Care Center | Newman, CA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 71 | Avalon Health Care |
| Valley Skilled Nursing Center | Modesto, CA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 70 | Kalesta Healthcare Group |
| Ceres Postacute Care | Ceres, CA | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 46 | Rmg Capital Partners |
| Golden Modesto Care Center | Modesto, CA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 120 | Golden Snf Operations |
| River View Post Acute | Modesto, CA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 99 | Kalesta Healthcare Group |
| Vintage Faire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Modesto, CA | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 99 | Covenant Care |
| Almond Vista Healthcare | Modesto, CA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 175 | Kalesta Healthcare Group |
| Garden City Healthcare Center | Modesto, CA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 104 | Pacs Group |
| Riverbank Post-Acute | Riverbank, CA | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 99 | Links Healthcare Group |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved September 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Senior living in the Modesto metro is spread across Stanislaus County in California. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
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Most states, including California, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 2 Modesto-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Calling an advisor who knows current availability is the fastest path: (833) 612-4732.
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