Pleasant Valley Memory Care
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Modesto, CA
Pleasant Valley Memory Care
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Modesto, CA
Pleasant Valley Memory Care is a 90-bed memory care community under administrator Jennifer Whiteley at 1248 Nelson Avenue in Modesto, California. The community operated by Pleasant Valley Memory Care Inc. offers memory care, respite care, and rehabilitation services in Stanislaus County. The facility was licensed in March 2026. It offers 24-hour staffing and welcomes pets.
As a facility licensed in early 2026, the regulatory record is limited to the opening period. No citations or complaints appear on file, and no routine inspection has occurred yet. Note that a composite score needs at least three inspections under California’s benchmark system. The latest regulatory visit was March 2026.
Three meals daily with dietary accommodations for memory care residents are prepared by registered dietitians. A covered outdoor patio with a private courtyard, therapeutic recreation programming, and a pet-friendly environment are among the amenities.
For older adults and families seeking dedicated memory care in Modesto, Pleasant Valley Memory Care suits well. It’s where a newly built community, 24-hour staffing, and a Central Valley location define the early offering in Stanislaus County.
90-bed community Rank #843 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 843rd out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 75 / 100 Rank #562 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 562nd out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMarch 20, 2026
CountyStanislaus
Pleasant Valley Memory Care is legally operated by Pleasant Valley Memory Care Inc, and administered by Jennifer Whiteley.
Owner NamePleasant Valley Memory Care Inc
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
HousekeepingYes
Wi-Fi
Courtyard
Patio
Housekeeping
Laundry
Salon
Pet Friendly
Community Room
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.
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.
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 12 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 2 | 16 | This facility has had 88% fewer total inspections than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 88% fewer |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 13 | This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #1 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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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.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 0 | 4 | This facility has had 100% fewer official inspections than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 14 | This facility has 100% fewer total complaints than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 100% better |
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2.1 miles from city center
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Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The California average is: 61.2% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Valley Skilled Nursing | NH SNF | Modesto | 70
Facility
70
CA AVG
103
Rank
#996 / 1,645 |
75.3%
Facility
75.3%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#802 / 1,452 | -1% | 3.87
Facility
3.87
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#171 / 288 | -2% | -8% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 293 | 46
Facility
46
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#169 / 290 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#156 / 290 | - | 53 | A+ |
65
Facility
65
CA AVG
58
Rank
#887 / 2,057 | - | $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#194 / 259 | $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$9.0M
Rank
#193 / 259 | 57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
61.2%
Rank
#90 / 259 | 55869 | ||||
| English Oaks Convalescent & Rehabilitation Hospital | NH HOS RC SNF | Modesto | 180
Facility
180
CA AVG
103
Rank
#209 / 1,645 |
92.7%
Facility
92.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#275 / 1,452 | +22% | 4.24
Facility
4.24
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#123 / 288 | -34% | 0% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 293 | 56
Facility
56
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#207 / 290 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#186 / 290 | 1 | 167 | - |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
58
Rank
#767 / 2,057 | Deanna Hill | $25.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$25.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#29 / 259 | $14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$9.0M
Rank
#30 / 259 | 55.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
61.2%
Rank
#111 / 259 | 555190 | ||||
| Garden City Healthcare Center | NH HOS SNF | Modesto | 104
Facility
104
CA AVG
103
Rank
#683 / 1,645 |
94.2%
Facility
94.2%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#243 / 1,452 | +24% | 3.97
Facility
3.97
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#151 / 288 | -27% | -6% | $35.2k
Facility
$35.2k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#234 / 293 | 60
Facility
60
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#219 / 290 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#200 / 290 | 2 | 98 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
CA AVG
58
Rank
#949 / 2,057 | Lawrence Moradkhani | $17.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$17.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#86 / 259 | $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$9.0M
Rank
#106 / 259 | 51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
61.2%
Rank
#158 / 259 | 55185 | ||||
| Golden Modesto | NH | Modesto | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#559 / 1,645 |
93.2%
Facility
93.2%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#265 / 1,452 | +23% | 4.20
Facility
4.20
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#123 / 288 | +19% | -1% | $348.6k
Facility
$348.6k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#293 / 293 | 77
Facility
77
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#247 / 290 | 3.1
Facility
3.1
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#64 / 290 | 10 | 112 | - |
74
Facility
74
CA AVG
58
Rank
#597 / 2,057 | - | $12.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $5.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 43.9%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 56301 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley Memory Care
Is Pleasant Valley Memory Care in a walkable area?
Pleasant Valley Memory Care has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are pets allowed at Pleasant Valley Memory Care?
No, Pleasant Valley Memory Care has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Pleasant Valley Memory Care?
Jennifer Whiteley is the administrator of Pleasant Valley Memory Care.
How many beds does Pleasant Valley Memory Care have?
Pleasant Valley Memory Care has 90 beds.
Has Pleasant Valley Memory Care had any citations?
Pleasant Valley Memory Care has no reported citations according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Pleasant Valley Memory Care?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Pleasant Valley Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Pleasant Valley Memory Care?
Pleasant Valley Memory Care is located at 1248 Nelson Ave, Modesto, CA 95350.
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