El Rio Memory Care Community

El Rio Memory Care Community is a Memory Care Home in California

El Rio Memory Care… is a Memory Care Home in California

El Rio Memory Care Community

2828 Healthcare Way, Modesto, CA 95356 View Map

El Rio Memory Care Community is a Memory Care Home in California

El Rio Memory Care… is a Memory Care Home in California

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Overview of El Rio Memory Care Community

Equipped to serve the specific needs of those experiencing Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and other forms of memory loss, El Rio is a vibrant memory care community based in Modesto, CA. The community takes on a personalized approach to memory care provision, ensuring residents are given the support and care that best fits their care goals and needs. Residents find comfort in knowing they are staying in secure living spaces with advanced safety features and on-site nurses available to care for them 24/7.

Committed to giving residents a great and fulfilling living experience, the community conducts an array of activities focused on the seven pillars of living well. Whether it’s strengthening the body or nurturing the mind and spirit, residents have everything they need. From connecting with nature, enhancing creativity with various arts classes or participating in religious services and fitness classes, residents have plenty of opportunities to nurture their overall well-being.

209-409-3295

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 72

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the California average
Occupancy rate 68.1%
Occupancy rate
68.1%
Bed community size
72-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 11 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
68%
Occupied Beds
49 of 72
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

California average: 72%

License Status
LICENSED
Facility Type
RESIDENTIAL CARE ELDERLY
License Date
December 15, 2017

Additional licensing details

County: STANISLAUS

Ownership & operating entity

El Rio Memory Care Community is legally operated by MODESTO MEMORY CARE; KOELSCH SENIOR COMMUNITIES.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Types of Care at El Rio Memory Care Community

Memory Care
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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.

54 visits

California average: 14 visits

Breakdown by visit type

35 total complaint visits

19 other visits Info 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

12 total complaint visits

7 other visits

19 complaint investigations

Investigations can have many visits.

California average: 10 complaint investigations

5 official inspections

California average: 4 official inspections

34 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

California average: 9 citations

18 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

16 moderate citations

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

Inspection Report Summary for El Rio Memory Care Community

El Rio Memory Care Community Facility received a series of unannounced inspections and case‑management visits between April 2021 and February 2023. The first visit, conducted in April 2021, identified a medication‑recording deficiency: Tea Tree Oil was listed on a resident’s MAR in March 2020, yet subsequent monthly sheets remained blank, indicating a lapse in documentation and oversight. The licensee was required to submit a plan of correction by 19 April 2021. A second April visit focused on COVID‑19 precautionary measures and confirmed that the facility was maintaining adequate health‑safety practices at that time.

In October 2021, an unannounced visit revealed two incident reports: a fall on 16 September and an “away‑without‑leave” event on 21 September. The evaluator noted that the egress alarm was rendered ineffective by simultaneous pull‑chord alarms, and staff were not positioned at the front entrance to supervise residents leaving the facility. A plan of correction was issued with a due date of 14 October 2021, emphasizing the need for trained staff and reliable egress monitoring to safeguard residents with dementia. A November 2021 inspection found no new deficiencies; the facility’s physical plant, medication storage, and emergency preparedness met regulatory standards.

Annual reviews in November 2022 and February 2023 confirmed that El Rio had addressed earlier concerns. The facility maintained clean, well‑equipped resident areas, adequate food supplies, functional fire and carbon‑monoxide detectors, and locked medication and toxin storage. No deficiencies were cited during these visits. Over the 2021‑2023 period, the pattern shifted from initial documentation and egress issues to consistent compliance in safety, cleanliness, and operational procedures, demonstrating the facility’s capacity to respond to licensing observations and improve resident care.

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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Address 27.3 miles from city center

Address 2828 Healthcare Way, Modesto, CA 95356

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)
  • General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
CA ALW
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
California CARES Program
CA CARES
  • 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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).

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MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    County-managed; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.
California IHSS

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Can hire family as caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
CA MSSP

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).
CA PTP

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 62+, 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 Specifics:
    Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).
CA ALW

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CA Specifics:
    Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.
CA CARES

California CARES Program

Requirements:
  • 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 Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).
CA LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable; income-focused.
  • CA Specifics:
    High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).
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