Dale Commons

Overview of Dale Commons

Set in the peaceful neighborhood in Stanislaus County, Modesto, CA, Dale Commons is a lively senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living services. Residents can choose from an array of cozy accommodations, arranging from studios to one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community provides residents with personalized care plans after thorough assessment of their needs and care requirements, making sure they are met with effective care and support.

The community handles all of the chores and maintenance so residents can focus on living their life. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities and outings focused on health, wellness, and making connections. From fitness classes in the state-of-the-art fitness center to movie nights in the cozy theater, there’s always something fun and exciting happening within the community. Pets are also warmly welcomed to provide residents with a sense of companionship and help them significantly improve their moods and mental health.

Facility Direct Line (209) 526-2053

Capacity and availability

110-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

8 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 47 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

76%

Similar to the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

83 / 110

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceJuly 9, 2018

CountyStanislaus

Dale Commons is legally operated by Dale Commons Msl LLC and Msl Community Management LLC, and administered by Larry Potter.

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	1	12	This facility has 92% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 92% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	1	3	This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #478 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 478th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	0	4	This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.1	4	This facility has 98% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 98% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total inspections Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.	11	16	This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	3	13	This facility has had 77% fewer complaint visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer Rank #442 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 442nd out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	3	7	This facility has had 57% fewer other visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	3	10	This facility has had 70% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 70% fewer

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 361-593 / 477-624 / 854-863 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation Services

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.


Dale Commons	AL RC	Modesto	110 Facility 110 CA AVG 103 Rank #640 / 1,645	Yes	47 Facility 47 CA AVG 58 Rank #1,422 / 2,057	11	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #442 / 1,387	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #478 / 1,433	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #776 / 1,507	75.5% Facility 75.5% CA AVG 75.9% Rank #794 / 1,452	-	Dale Commons Msl LLC And Msl Community Management LLC	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Stratford At Beyer Park	AL MC	Modesto	107 Facility 107 CA AVG 103 Rank #673 / 1,645	Yes	70 Facility 70 CA AVG 58 Rank #739 / 2,057	11	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 13 Rank #589 / 1,387	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1,433	22 Facility 22 CA AVG 13 Rank #344 / 1,507	75.7% Facility 75.7% CA AVG 75.9% Rank #787 / 1,452	-	Beyer Park Villas, LLC	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Valley Comfort	AL HOS MC RC	Modesto	92 Facility 92 CA AVG 103 Rank #835 / 1,645	No	53 Facility 53 CA AVG 58 Rank #1,279 / 2,057	8	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 13 Rank #210 / 1,387	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1,433	27 Facility 27 CA AVG 13 Rank #214 / 1,507	68.5% Facility 68.5% CA AVG 75.9% Rank #967 / 1,452	A+	Glenda And Dale Gaither	Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
Valley Royale Care I	AL HOS MC RESC	Modesto	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 103 Rank #1,318 / 1,645	No	67 Facility 67 CA AVG 58 Rank #829 / 2,057	6	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 13 Rank #1 / 1,387	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1,433	19 Facility 19 CA AVG 13 Rank #424 / 1,507	83.3% Facility 83.3% CA AVG 75.9% Rank #504 / 1,452	-	Valley Royale Care, Inc	Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Angel‘s Caring Hand	AL MC RESC	Modesto	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 103 Rank #1,318 / 1,645	Yes	50 Facility 50 CA AVG 58 Rank #1,345 / 2,057	6	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 13 Rank #1 / 1,387	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1,433	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 13 Rank #1,020 / 1,507	100.0% Facility 100.0% CA AVG 75.9% Rank #1 / 1,452	-	Ma Tabitha Antonio	Private Rooms

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Who is the owner of Dale Commons?

Dale Commons is legally operated by Dale Commons Msl LLC and Msl Community Management LLC, and administered by Larry Potter.

Is Dale Commons in a walkable area?

Dale Commons has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Dale Commons?

Dale Commons's occupancy is 76%.

How long has Dale Commons been in business?

Dale Commons has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Dale Commons?

Yes, Dale Commons allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Dale Commons?

Larry Potter is the administrator of Dale Commons.

How many beds does Dale Commons have?

Dale Commons has 110 beds.

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