Almond Vista Healthcare
Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Modesto, CA
ALM Inspection Grade D- Info ALM's inspection grade is 60 / 100, a D- — 24 points below the California average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Almond Vista Healthcare

Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Modesto, CA
ALM Inspection Grade D- Info ALM's inspection grade is 60 / 100, a D- — 24 points below the California average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Almond Vista Healthcare accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Almond Vista Healthcare accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Almond Vista Healthcare

Almond Vista Healthcare is a nursing home in Modesto, California, offering skilled nursing and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide ongoing licensed nursing support on site, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. These options may suit someone who needs daily nursing support or a family seeking temporary care during a caregiver’s recovery or travel.

With 175 beds, Almond Vista is among the larger communities, with more residents, staff and usually programming. Total nurse staffing is 3h 57m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families payment routes for covered care or a privately financed stay. Rehabilitation services support recovery work, and the salon or spa provides grooming services without requiring a trip away from the community; religious services are also available.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 68.5% Below CA avg. ▼ 68.5% Below CA avg.CA average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.4% Below CA avg. ▼ 64.4% Below CA avg.CA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 9.1% Below CA avg. ▼ 9.1% Below CA avg.CA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 2.4% Below CA avg. ▼ 2.4% Below CA avg.CA average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 164th out of 280 nursing homes we track in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↓ 9% · CA 4h 19mThis facility: 3h 57m per resident per day, 9% below the California average of 4h 19m (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #164 / 280Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 164th out of 280 nursing homes we track in California for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the California average, with a ranking across 280 California facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 57m

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +16% above California average

5 of 6 metrics below California average

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant109010936,96192100%9.9
Licensed Practical Nurse6306319,96392100%9.7
Registered Nurse130134,05092100%9.6
Speech Language Pathologist6062,1729199%6.7
RN Director of Nursing5051,9166672%8
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,71092100%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,5606672%8.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician6069557582%7
Physical Therapy Aide3037946874%6.5
Physical Therapy Assistant5057088491%5
Qualified Activities Professional2025676672%7.9
Administrator1015286672%8
Nurse Practitioner1015286672%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1015046368%8
Dietitian1014956267%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014645863%8
Dental Services Staff1014435459%8.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0114156672%6.3
Qualified Social Worker1012195560%4
Medical Director0111806773%2.7
109 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
63 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
13 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
Coverage 99%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 175 Rank #72 / 321Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 72nd out of 321 nursing homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #94 / 344Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 94th out of 344 nursing homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
76 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #50 / 282Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 50th out of 282 nursing homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 282. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
95.5% This home is often near full

Based on residents per day and 175 beds.

Higher than the California average: 83%
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
167

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
54 days

About This Community

Amenities & Lifestyle

Operating HoursVisiting hours from 8 am until 8 pm; 24-hour access with prior arrangement.

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CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2019 · 7 years of data · Last health inspection Mar 2026

ALM Inspection Grade

60 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

24 points below the California average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Concern

267 severity-weighted points (63 citations) · 3× higher than the typical CMS-certified CA facility (median: 96)

Enforcement Concern

5 enforcement actions · above the typical CMS-certified CA facility (median: 0) · $25,881 in fines

Persistence Concern

57 days to fix issues · much slower than the typical CMS-certified CA facility (median: 25)

Inspection grade: 60 out of 100, letter grade D-.
Total health inspections
9 ↓ 26% · CA 12.2This facility: 9, 26% below the California average of 12.2 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
63 Rank #219 / 283Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 219th out of 283 nursing homes we track in California for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 283 CA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 26% · CA 49.9This facility: 63, 26% above the California average of 49.9 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
7 Rank #259 / 283Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 259th out of 283 nursing homes we track in California for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 283 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 47% · CA 4.75This facility: 7, 47% above the California average of 4.75 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 63 of 63 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 63 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
2 ↑ 567% · CA 0.3This facility: 2, 567% above the California average of 0.3 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
4 ↑ 344% · CA 0.9This facility: 4, 344% above the California average of 0.9 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
57 ↑ 21% · CA 47.2This facility: 57, 21% above the California average of 47.2 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · CA 1.5This facility: 0, 100% below the California average of 1.5 (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Mar 16, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 15 of 63 citations · 10 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Mar 16, 2026 2 citations
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
May 06, 2025 16 citations
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Apr 15, 2025 1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Jan 16, 2025 1 citation
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Dec 03, 2024 1 citation
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Aug 02, 2024 14 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Jan 25, 2024 2 citations
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Nov 09, 2023 1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Jul 17, 2019 12 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control critical citation Corrected
Nursing Services critical citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected

Showing the 50 most recent of 63 citations.

Top deficiency categories
Share of 63 citations
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 15 deficiencies (24%)
Resident Rights 11 deficiencies (17%)
Quality of Life & Care 9 deficiencies (14%)
Pharmacy Services 6 deficiencies (10%)
Nutrition & Dietary 5 deficiencies (8%)
Administration 5 deficiencies (8%)
Infection Control 4 deficiencies (6%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 3 deficiencies (5%)
Nursing & Physician Services 3 deficiencies (5%)
Environmental 2 deficiencies (3%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

55 of 63 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 8 of 63 resulted from complaint investigations.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Aug 2026)

Total fines on record $26K Rank #219 / 285Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 219th out of 285 nursing homes we track in California for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the California average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 285 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
55% lower than California average

California average: $58K

Number of fines on record 5
142% more fines than California average

California average: 2.1

Payment denials on record Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than California average

California average: 0.6

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $26K
California average $58K
Penalty History

Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.

5 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 16, 2025
$10K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 2, 2024
$3K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 11, 2023
$7K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 20, 2023
$2K

Last updated: Aug 2026

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the California average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 18% · CA 4.2This facility: 5.0, 18% above the CA average of 4.2 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 4 / 5 Above average ↑ 13% · CA 3.5This facility: 4.0, 13% above the CA average of 3.5 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 3.7 Score · lower is better ↓ 38% · CA 5.9This facility: 3.7, 38% below the CA average of 5.9 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 5.3 Score · lower is better ↓ 47% · CA 10.0This facility: 5.3, 47% below the CA average of 10.0 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 8 better, 3 worse, 2 near CA average

8 short-stay measures: 2 better, 2 worse, 1 near CA average, 3 compared with US only

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

73% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 17 days

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)

Total residents 159
Medicare
19
11.9% of residents
Medicaid
112
70.4% of residents
Private pay or other
28
17.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.

For-profit
Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$26.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$789.2KFiscal year ending 12/2024
For-profit Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$26.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024 Rank #49 / 252Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 49th out of 252 nursing homes we track in California. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$789.2KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$36.1KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #29 / 252Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 29th out of 252 nursing homes we track in California. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024 59.6% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #49 / 252Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 49th out of 252 nursing homes we track in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$27.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (73% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Admissions
1,117 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 15%
Private pay 73%
Medicaid 12%
Discharges
1,106 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 13%
Private pay 67%
Medicaid 20%

Managed by Harris Lachance

Administrator

Reviews (2)

Almond Vista Healthcare Reviews

Anon
I would give this place a zero if I could. The picture is not accurate. This place looks nothing like that building and the care is ridiculous. We had to pull our family member out after two days because they were being neglected. The staff is very young and are not interested in caring for people. This place should actually be shut down.

Rating Their Experiences

What do you like most about living here?

I hated this place on site and it only got worse once I stepped inside

Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?

No

Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?

No

How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?

The residents can do whatever they want. They can get outside anytime they want. They sit outside all hours of the night. No one is outside, sitting with them either to watch them. There is a lack of involvement with the staff and the patient.

Do you feel safe living in this community?

No

How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?

They do not handle emergencies. When patients fall out of bed or fall down, no one seems to know about it.

How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)

1

Are special diets handled well?

No

Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?

No

Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?

Na

Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?

I would say your family member is better off dead than going to this facility

Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?

Na

Connie Souza
It’s the best physical and mental help I’ve ever gotten. I’ve been here 7 times and I keep coming back to it. The staff is wonderful and I have had amazing experiences.

Rating Their Experiences

What do you like most about living here?

Everything, everyone is friendly and helpful and I leave here better off than when I came in.

Are there enough caregivers to handle the residents' needs, especially during emergencies?

Yes

Are the common areas pleasant and comfortable for socializing or relaxing?

Yes

How do you feel about the level of social interaction available with other residents?

Very good.

How was the units offered in this community?

I come from home and this room was available.

Do you feel safe living in this community?

Yes

How well do you think the community handles emergencies or unexpected events?

Very well handled.

How would you rate the quality and variety of the meals? (1-5)

3

Are special diets handled well?

Yes

Is the dining schedule flexible enough to meet your preferences?

Yes

Are there any hidden fees or unexpected charges?

Not that I know of.

Would you recommend this community to others looking for senior living options?

Yes

Is there anything you wish you knew before moving in?

No

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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The California average is: 60.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Valley Skilled Nursing ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
Modesto
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 148
Rank #246 / 321
B-
75.3%
Facility 75.3%
CA AVG 83%
Rank #214 / 282
-9%
3.87
Facility 3.87
CA AVG 4.31
Rank #164 / 280
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -2%-10%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $60.5k
Rank #1 / 285
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 49.9
Rank #175 / 283
4.0
Facility 4.0
CA AVG 4.7
Rank #136 / 283
-53A+
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 60
Rank #161 / 344
-
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $15.9M
Rank #192 / 252
$6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $9.0M
Rank #188 / 252
57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG 60.9%
Rank #87 / 252
055869
English Oaks Convalescent & Rehabilitation Hospital ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Modesto
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 148
Rank #65 / 321
B+
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
CA AVG 83%
Rank #89 / 282
+12%
4.24
Facility 4.24
CA AVG 4.31
Rank #118 / 280
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -34%-2%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $60.5k
Rank #1 / 285
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 49.9
Rank #170 / 283
3.1
Facility 3.1
CA AVG 4.7
Rank #53 / 283
1167-
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 60
Rank #136 / 344
Deanna Hill
$28.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $28.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $15.9M
Rank #29 / 252
$16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $9.0M
Rank #30 / 252
57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG 60.9%
Rank #106 / 252
555190
Garden City Healthcare Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
SNF
Modesto
104
Facility 104
CA AVG 148
Rank #155 / 321
C-
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
CA AVG 83%
Rank #71 / 282
+14%
3.97
Facility 3.97
CA AVG 4.31
Rank #145 / 280
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -27%-8%
$35.2k
Facility $35.2k
CA AVG $60.5k
Rank #232 / 285
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 49.9
Rank #211 / 283
4.6
Facility 4.6
CA AVG 4.7
Rank #169 / 283
398A+
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 60
Rank #175 / 344
Lawrence Moradkhani
$18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $15.9M
Rank #86 / 252
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $9.0M
Rank #105 / 252
52.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 52.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG 60.9%
Rank #151 / 252
055185
Golden Modesto ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Modesto
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 148
Rank #132 / 321
D-
93.2%
Facility 93.2%
CA AVG 83%
Rank #84 / 282
+12%
4.20
Facility 4.20
CA AVG 4.31
Rank #118 / 280
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +19%-3%
$182.2k
Facility $182.2k
CA AVG $60.5k
Rank #283 / 285
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 49.9
Rank #242 / 283
3.2
Facility 3.2
CA AVG 4.7
Rank #62 / 283
10112-
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 60
Rank #108 / 344
-$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/202456.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024056301
Almond Vista Healthcare ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
RC
SNF
Modesto
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 148
Rank #72 / 321
D-
95.5%
Facility 95.5%
CA AVG 83%
Rank #50 / 282
+15%
3.94
Facility 3.94
CA AVG 4.31
Rank #164 / 280
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -36%-9%
$25.9k
Facility $25.9k
CA AVG $60.5k
Rank #219 / 285
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 49.9
Rank #219 / 283
7.0
Facility 7.0
CA AVG 4.7
Rank #259 / 283
6167-
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 60
Rank #94 / 344
-
$26.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $26.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $15.9M
Rank #49 / 252
$15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $9.0M
Rank #29 / 252
59.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 59.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG 60.9%
Rank #49 / 252
555118

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other CA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California

Almond Vista Healthcare is located in Modesto, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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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).
CA

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
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Almond Vista Healthcare

Is Almond Vista Healthcare in a walkable area?

Almond Vista Healthcare has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Almond Vista Healthcare?

Almond Vista Healthcare's occupancy is 95.5%.

Are pets allowed at Almond Vista Healthcare?

No, Almond Vista Healthcare has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Almond Vista Healthcare?

The team at Almond Vista Healthcare can be reached at hlachance@kalestahc.com.

Does Almond Vista Healthcare operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Almond Vista Healthcare is registered as a for-profit.

What is the overall rating for Almond Vista Healthcare?

Almond Vista Healthcare received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Almond Vista Healthcare have?

Almond Vista Healthcare has 175 beds.

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