The Commons at Union Ranch
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · San Joaquin County, CA

The Commons at Union Ranch

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · San Joaquin County, CA

Overview of The Commons at Union Ranch

Overlooking the peaceful neighborhood of San Joaquin County, North Manteca, CA The Commons at Union Ranch is a classic senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care options. Residents are provided with a range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to choose the ideal living space that matches their lifestyle needs. A team of trained and compassionate caregivers is available to support residents with daily living activities, memory care, and other things they may need assistance with.

Here, residents are celebrated with a lively array of activities, including daily exercise programs and outings to local attractions. The community also offers a wide array of interesting amenities, including a library, computer lounge, salon, and outdoor lounge areas. Additionally, residents enjoy restaurant-style dining featuring carefully prepared meals to ensure they always have the energy they need to live vibrantly and actively.

Bed community size
135-bed community Rank #462 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 462nd out of 1657 homes in California. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #805 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 805th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 15 / 100 Rank #1906 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1906th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
76%
Rank #791 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 791st out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
103 / 135
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 26, 2018
CountySan Joaquin

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Commons at Union Ranch is legally operated by Union Ranch Msl Llc;msl Community Management Llc, and administered by Joshua Lambengco.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

19 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1271 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1271st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 62 out of 100. Letter grade D-. 19 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 8 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (80% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (400% above)
• Citations per year (80% above)
• Total visits (206% above)
• Complaint visits (115% above)
• Other visits (129% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (160% above)
2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
Latest Inspection May 7, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1810 This facility has 80% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 153 This facility has 400% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 400% worse Rank #1115 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1115th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 3.62 This facility has 80% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3.6 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 80% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 4916 This facility has 206% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (49 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 206% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2813 This facility has 115% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 115% worse Rank #1242 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1242nd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 167 This facility has 129% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 129% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 2610 This facility has 160% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (26 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 160% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 25, 2025 found no deficiencies and substantiated no complaints after investigating multiple allegations including care, supervision, and incident reporting.
  • The November 16, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated multiple deficiencies for rough handling of residents, inappropriate staff communication, and delayed call button responses exceeding 10 minutes, posing immediate threats to resident safety.
  • The April 25, 2022 complaint investigation substantiated deficiencies for insufficient staffing, neglect of hygiene and feeding assistance, delayed call response times up to 30 minutes, and failure to safeguard residents' belongings.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Places of interest near The Commons at Union Ranch

Address 13.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Manteca's city center to The Commons at Union Ranch's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

The Commons at Union Ranch is located in Manteca, 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 The Commons at Union Ranch

Who is the owner of The Commons at Union Ranch?

The legal owner and operator of The Commons at Union Ranch is Union Ranch Msl Llc;Msl Community Management Llc.

Is The Commons at Union Ranch in a walkable area?

The Commons at Union Ranch has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at The Commons at Union Ranch?

The Commons at Union Ranch's occupancy is 76%.

Who is the administrator of The Commons at Union Ranch?

Joshua Lambengco is the administrator of The Commons at Union Ranch.

How many beds does The Commons at Union Ranch have?

The Commons at Union Ranch has 135 beds.

Has The Commons at Union Ranch had any recent deficiencies or citations?

The Commons at Union Ranch has had 19 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of The Commons at Union Ranch?

Yes — there are 4 photos of The Commons at Union Ranch in the photo gallery on this page.

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