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14% higher than California averageCalifornia average: 73%
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Assisted Living in Modesto
Brighter Living Senior Care
Assisted Living in Modesto
Brighter Living Senior Care
Better Living Senior Care is one of the residential care facilities located in Modesto, CA, offering assisted living services to their residents. This six-bed residential care home offers both long-term and short-term care services for their residents, providing them with 24/7 supervision, assistance with daily living activities, medication management, bedside and incontinence assistance, mobility assistance, as well as surgery recovery and companionship.
Better Living Senior Care prides itself with the quality of care they provide, all thanks to their staff to resident ratio, providing more opportunities for the staff to look after each resident better. In this senior care home, residents are provided home cooked meals and snacks, with consideration to their special diets, grooming assistance, and daily housekeeping and laundry services to ensure that the home stays spotless and sanitized for their safety.
Paula is a compassionate and dedicated Administrator at Brighter Living Senior Care. Known for her honesty, kindness, and professionalism, she creates a warm and welcoming environment that fosters community and belonging. Her excellent organizational skills and commitment to high-quality care ensure the smooth operation of the facility and the well-being of its residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
6
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
83.3%
Residents per day
5
Occupancy rate
83.3%
Residents per day
5
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
3 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 39 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
14% higher than California averageOccupied beds
5 / 6
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceApril 4, 2023
CountyStanislaus
Brighter Living Senior Care is legally operated by Mancha Estates, Llc.
Specific ProgramsPersonal Care, Medication Support, Dining Services, Activities
Food DescriptionDining services aim to make every meal a special occasion with exceptional service and nutritious food.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / Suite
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Brighter Living Senior Care
Assisted Living
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.
3 visits
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
California average: 16 visits
Breakdown by visit type
0 total complaint visits
3 other visits
Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.
California average
13 total complaint visits
7 other visits
Show Inspection Reports
2 official inspections
Routine inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state care and safety standards.
California average: 4 official inspections
3 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 10 citations
2 serious citations
A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.
California average: 3 serious citations
1 moderate citation
A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.
California average: 4 moderate citations
Latest inspection
Date
April 10, 2025
Annual Inspection3 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 8 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Brighter Living Senior Care
Most inspections found no deficiencies, with the facility generally clean, well-maintained, and compliant with regulations. The most recent report from April 10, 2025, had no deficiencies, though technical assistance was given for medication management. Earlier reports noted a few isolated issues, including a medication record discrepancy and a backyard gate that was not self-latching in April 2024, as well as a hot water temperature slightly above the allowed maximum in September 2023, which was promptly corrected. No fines, enforcement actions, or serious harm-level findings were reported. Several complaint investigations were not present, indicating no substantiated complaints during this period.
Compare Assisted Living around Modesto The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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6.2 miles from city center
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— 0.97 miles to nearest hospital (Darroch Brain and Spine Institute)
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