El Rio Memory Care Community
Memory Care in Stockton
Memory Care in Stockton
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.
About this community
Occupancy
El Rio Memory Care Community is legally operated by Modesto Memory Care; Koelsch Senior Communities, and administrated by Theresa Pettapiece.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
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Types of Care at El Rio Memory Care Community
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.
59 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
35 total complaint visits
19 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
19 complaint investigations
Inspections conducted in response to complaints filed by residents, families, staff, or others about possible problems at the facility.
Investigations can have many visits.
California average: 10 complaint investigations
5 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
34 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 10 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
Latest inspection
39 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
California average: 8 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for El Rio Memory Care Community
Most inspections found no deficiencies, with routine and case management visits consistently showing compliance and a well-maintained environment. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, primarily involving issues with medication management, resident care including supervision and hygiene, and infection control, with some findings posing immediate risks to resident health and safety. The facility faced a significant enforcement action in September 2024, when civil penalties totaling $10,000 were assessed due to neglect resulting in serious injury from a pressure wound. More recent reports from June through September 2025 show improvement, with no deficiencies cited and compliance maintained, including proper posting of licensing documents and staff training updates. The latest inspection on September 11, 2025, had no deficiencies, indicating progress following earlier concerns.
Compare Memory Care around Stockton The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| 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 | No | 11 | 5 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 79.2% | - | Modesto Memory Care; Koelsch Senior Communities | Suite |
| Summerfield Memory Care of Stockton |
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Stockton (Brookside) | 60 | No | 25 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 81.7% | - | Snh Cal Tenant Llc; Northstar Senior Living, Inc. | Suite |
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27.3 miles from city center
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