Sisters Assisted Living
Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Nursing Home · Modesto, CA

Sisters Assisted Living

Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Nursing Home · Modesto, CA

Overview of Sisters Assisted Living

Sisters Assisted Living is a senior living community in Modesto, CA, offering one bedroom private accommodations for residents in need of assisted living with memory care services. With 25 years of combined experience in senior care and dementia care, Sisters Assisted Living Services boasts of the quality care they provide that has been proven and tested through the years. Part of their assisted living with memory care program include non-ambulatory care, assistance with daily living activities, and personal care.

The residents of Sisters Assisted Living also receive meal provisions to ensure that residents receive the proper nutrition. Housekeeping and laundry services are also offered  for convenience. 

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1321 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1321st out of 1648 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
5 years in operation Rank #994 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 994th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #1155 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1155th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Rank #998 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 998th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
4 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceNovember 19, 2020
CountyStanislaus

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sisters Assisted Living is legally operated by Sisters Independent Living And Assisted Living LLC, and administered by Karen Fomby.

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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.

Inspection Score Info 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

10 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #355 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 355th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 91 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 10 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (25% above)
9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per year (71% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Total visits (25% below)
• Complaint visits (69% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 310 This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2020. 0.51.7 This facility has 71% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 71% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 1216 This facility has 25% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 25% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 413 This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 69% better Rank #525 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 525th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 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.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 37 This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 310 This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, found no deficiencies, with the facility clean, odor-free, and in good repair.
  • A substantiated complaint on February 22, 2024, confirmed staff abandoned a resident at the hospital and left a note stating non-payment for nine months.
  • The November 3, 2023 inspection cited two deficiencies: lack of current liability insurance and hot water temperature exceeding the regulatory limit at 142°F.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Modesto's city center to Sisters Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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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68.5% A+Glenda And Dale GaitherStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
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AL
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CA AVG 104
Rank #1321 / 1648
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CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
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CA AVG 81
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66.7% -Sisters Independent Living And Assisted Living LLC1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California

Sisters Assisted Living is located in Modesto, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General 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

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
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)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General 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

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General 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

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
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

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sisters Assisted Living

Who is the owner of Sisters Assisted Living?

Sisters Assisted Living is legally operated by Sisters Independent Living And Assisted Living LLC, and administered by Karen Fomby.

Is Sisters Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Sisters Assisted Living has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Sisters Assisted Living?

Sisters Assisted Living's occupancy is 67%.

Are pets allowed at Sisters Assisted Living?

No, Sisters Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Sisters Assisted Living?

Karen Fomby is the administrator of Sisters Assisted Living.

How many beds does Sisters Assisted Living have?

Sisters Assisted Living has 6 beds.

Has Sisters Assisted Living had any citations?

Sisters Assisted Living has had 3 reported citations since 2020 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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