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 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 843rd out of 1644 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 562nd out of 2087 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Covered Outdoor Patio And Private Courtyard
Daily Housekeeping
Laundry Service
Therapeutic Recreation
Spacious Community Rooms With Large Screen Televisions
Beauty Shop And Hairdresser
Pet-Friendly
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 score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for California nursing homes: B- 81/100
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.
6 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (88% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (100% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (88% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (100% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% 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.
| 2 | 16 | This facility has 88% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 88% 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 nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1386 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1386 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1386 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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 71% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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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 100% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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
Estimated distance in miles from Modesto's city center to Pleasant Valley Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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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