Occupancy rate
83%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Brighter Living Senior Care
Assisted Living · Modesto, CA
Brighter Living Senior Care
Assisted Living · Modesto, CA
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.
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
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
5 / 6
Average residents per home in California
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceApril 4, 2023
CountyStanislaus
Brighter Living Senior Care is legally operated by Mancha Estates, Llc, and administrated by Paula Alicia Turpo.
Specific ProgramsPersonal Care, Medication Support, Dining Services
Food DescriptionDining services aim to make every meal a special occasion with exceptional service and nutritious food.
What does this home offer?
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.
Since 2023 · 3 years of data
3 citations
5 total visits
0 complaint visits
2 official inspections
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.
Since 2023 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
7 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (82% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
• Total citations (70% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Citations per inspection (82% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection
April 10, 2025
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | — | — |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | — | — |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 1 | 3.3 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 70% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.6 | 3.3 | This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% better |
Inspections & Visits
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better |
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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 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with only a few minor deficiencies related to medication record keeping and safety features. On April 2, 2024, inspectors cited two deficiencies: a medication count discrepancy and a backyard gate lacking a self-latching mechanism. The most recent inspection on April 10, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility remained well-maintained and compliant with regulations.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Brighter Living Senior Care is located in Modesto, California.
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6.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Modesto's city center to Brighter Living Senior Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.97 miles to nearest hospital (Darroch Brain and Spine Institute)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighter Living Senior Care
Who is the owner of Brighter Living Senior Care?
The legal owner and operator of Brighter Living Senior Care is Mancha Estates, Llc.
Is Brighter Living Senior Care in a walkable area?
Brighter Living Senior Care has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Brighter Living Senior Care?
Brighter Living Senior Care's occupancy is 83%.
Who is the administrator of Brighter Living Senior Care?
Paula Alicia Turpo is the administrator of Brighter Living Senior Care.
How many beds does Brighter Living Senior Care have?
Brighter Living Senior Care has 6 beds.
Has Brighter Living Senior Care had any recent deficiencies or citations?
Brighter Living Senior Care has had 3 recently reported deficiencies.
What is the phone number of Brighter Living Senior Care?
(209) 622-0030 will put you in contact with the team at Brighter Living Senior Care.
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