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Crestwood Manor
Scout 92Modesto, CA · 194 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Modesto's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Modesto, California
Every licensed senior community in the Modesto, CA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
3.2★
Avg CMS rating
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Cost of senior care in Modesto
Local Modesto-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Modesto prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,910/mo median
typical range $5,530–$8,640
Memory Care
$6,440/mo median
typical range $5,150–$8,050
Skilled Nursing
$12,640/mo median
typical range $10,450–$15,700
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,910/mo median
typical range $2,960–$7,080
Residential Care Home
$6,220/mo median
typical range $4,980–$7,780
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Modesto using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Modesto.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 17 communities in Modesto, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Main West Postacute Care
Scout 91Turlock, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Turlock's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →3
Modesto Post Acute Center
Scout 91Modesto, CA · 99 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Modesto's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →4
Turlock, CA · 144 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Turlock's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →5
Covenant Village Care Center
Scout 80Turlock, CA · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Turlock.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →6
Oakdale, CA · 115 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Oakdale.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →7
Modesto, CA · 180 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Modesto.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →8
Valley Skilled Nursing Center
Scout 63Modesto, CA · 70 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Modesto.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →9
Ceres Postacute Care
Scout 63Ceres, CA · 46 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Ceres.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →10
River View Post Acute
Scout 62Modesto, CA · 99 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Modesto.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →11
North Starr Postacute Care
Scout 56Turlock, CA · 31 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Turlock.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →12
Almond Vista Healthcare
Scout 50Modesto, CA · 175 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Modesto.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →13
Garden City Healthcare Center
Scout 48Modesto, CA · 104 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Modesto.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →14
San Luis Care Center
Scout 48Newman, CA · 71 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Newman.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →15
Modesto, CA · 99 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Modesto.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →16
Golden Modesto Care Center
Scout 38Modesto, CA · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Modesto.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →17
Riverbank Post-Acute
Scout 29Riverbank, CA · 99 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,450–$15,700/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Modesto, CA?
In the Modesto, CA area, assisted living typically runs $5,530–$8,640/month (median $6,910), memory care $5,150–$8,050/month (median $6,440), and skilled nursing $10,450–$15,700/month (median $12,640) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 17 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.