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Experience a worthwhile stay with the Garden of Modesto located in Modesto, CA. This vibrant senior living community offers memory care and respite care services. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. Beyond the physical components of a living community, the Garden of Modesto recognizes the most the people who make up the communities. Focusing on memory care, this community provides a distinct approach that is expertly designed, technology-empowered, and person-driven.
With its commitment to putting the highest quality of services, residents can enjoy exceptional amenities and services, including 24/7 medical resources providence, delectable meals, and fun movie night. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Garden of Modesto.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%The Gardens of Modesto is legally operated by Northstar Senior Living,inc., and administrated by Lindsay Beckett.
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.
6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 points above 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.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better |
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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.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #600 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 600th 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.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 1.3 | 2.5 | This facility has 48% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.3 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 48% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% 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.
| 11 | 16 | This facility has 31% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 31% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% better Rank #324 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 324th 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.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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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3.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Modesto's city center to The Gardens of Modesto's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Gardens of Modesto is located in Modesto, California.
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| Orangeburg Memory Care |
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 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
103
Rank
#848 / 1658 | No |
62
Facility
62
CA AVG
57
Rank
#983 / 2093 | 4 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1024 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#987 / 1487 |
44.4%
Facility
44.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1303 / 1368 | Nov Modesto LLC; Pleasant Valley Memory Care Inc. | Suite |
| The Gardens of Modesto |
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. | Modesto | 73
Facility
73
CA AVG
103
Rank
#981 / 1658 | No |
52
Facility
52
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1306 / 2093 | 3 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 3
Facility
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 The Gardens of Modesto is Northstar Senior Living,Inc..
The Gardens of Modesto has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
The Gardens of Modesto's occupancy is 48%.
Lindsay Beckett is the administrator of The Gardens of Modesto.
The Gardens of Modesto has 73 beds.
The Gardens of Modesto has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Gardens of Modesto in the photo gallery on this page.
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