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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%El Rio Memory Care Community is legally operated by Modesto Memory Care; Koelsch Senior Communities, and administrated by Theresa Pettapiece.
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.
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.
22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 34 | 10 | This facility has 240% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (34 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 240% worse |
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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.
| 18 | 3 | This facility has 500% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 500% worse Rank #1133 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1133rd 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. |
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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.
| 16 | 4 | This facility has 300% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 300% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 6.8 | 2 | This facility has 240% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (6.8 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 240% worse |
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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
| 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.
| 59 | 16 | This facility has 269% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (59 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 269% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 35 | 13 | This facility has 169% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (35 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 169% worse Rank #1294 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1294th 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. |
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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.
| 19 | 7 | This facility has 171% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 171% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 19 | 10 | This facility has 90% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 90% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
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27.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Modesto's city center to El Rio Memory Care Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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El Rio Memory Care Community is located in Modesto, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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15
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13
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7
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#988 / 1164 | 5
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CA AVG
13
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#987 / 1487 |
44.4%
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44.4%
CA AVG
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Facility
73
CA AVG
103
Rank
#981 / 1658 | No |
52
Facility
52
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1306 / 2093 | 3 | 2
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2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 2
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2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 3
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3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1208 / 1487 |
47.9%
Facility
47.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1270 / 1368 | Northstar Senior Living,Inc. | Suite |
| El Rio Memory Care Community |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Modesto | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
103
Rank
#983 / 1658 | No |
11
Facility
11
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1947 / 2093 | 5 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1294 / 1397 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1133 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1487 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#331 / 1368 | Modesto Memory Care; Koelsch Senior Communities | Suite |
The legal owner and operator of El Rio Memory Care Community is Modesto Memory Care; Koelsch Senior Communities.
El Rio Memory Care Community has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
El Rio Memory Care Community's occupancy is 88%.
Theresa Pettapiece is the administrator of El Rio Memory Care Community.
El Rio Memory Care Community has 72 beds.
El Rio Memory Care Community has had 37 recently reported deficiencies.
Yes — there are 4 photos of El Rio Memory Care Community in the photo gallery on this page.
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