El Rio Memory Care Community is a specialized care residence located in the scenic surroundings of Modesto, California. This community is exclusively dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of memory loss. The approach at El Rio is deeply personalized, recognizing that the journey with memory loss is different for each person. With its focus on reconnecting residents to their cherished memories, El Rio creates an environment where individuals can rediscover purpose and experience daily moments of joy and connection.
The personalized care model at El Rio ensures that each resident receives abundant attention and meaningful recognition. The staff is well-trained in evidence-based techniques, including Humanitude®, which emphasizes respect, dignity, and the cultivation of positive interactions. By fostering an atmosphere of compassion and understanding, El Rio helps its residents find comfort and happiness in daily activities, supporting a life filled with engagement and enjoyment. Safety is prioritized through advanced systems, giving families confidence in the wellbeing of their loved ones.
El Rio also emphasizes vibrant community living by encouraging residents to explore and enjoy all Modesto has to offer. Outings might include lunch at local restaurants like Huckleberry’s for some “southern cooking with a California twist,” or relaxing afternoons at Jack Tone Golf. The community also enjoys the delights of the Downtown Modesto Farmers Market, which is only a short distance away, ensuring that life remains engaging and fulfilling.
With a strong foundation in respect and compassion, El Rio Memory Care Community honors every individual’s personal story, supporting residents in ways that nurture both their physical and emotional wellbeing. The legacy of care and dignity is evident in every interaction, ensuring that all who call El Rio home are treated as valued individuals, empowered to enjoy a purposeful and joyful life.
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El Rio Memory Care Community offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,000 per month.
El Rio Memory Care Community offers memory care.
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The full address for this community is 2828 Healthcare Way, Modesto, CA 95356, USA.
Yes, El Rio Memory Care Community offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
42
Inspections
21
Type A Citations
14
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
19 Sept 2024
19 Sept 2024
Confirmed allegations of neglect and failure to provide timely medical care, resulting in serious injury, led to the assessment of a civil penalty.
19 Sept 2024
19 Sept 2024
Confirmed allegations of inadequate staff training and failure to meet resident hygiene needs during an inspection.
§ 87611(c)
§ 87464
20 May 2024
20 May 2024
Confirmed substantial compliance with health and safety standards. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
20 Mar 2024
20 Mar 2024
Confirmed no infectious condition outbreaks, staff had current certifications, residents had proper documentation, and food supply recommendations were provided for improvement.
04 Mar 2024
04 Mar 2024
Reviewed a fall incident involving a resident, with appropriate follow-up measures in place.
08 Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024
Confirmed mishandling of medication for a resident.
§ 87465(a)(4)
08 Jan 2024
08 Jan 2024
Substantiated findings of missed medications and lack of monitoring led to confirmation of staff not meeting resident needs in care.
§ 87464(f)(1)
04 Jan 2024
04 Jan 2024
Reviewed records showed inconsistencies in medication administration, discrepancies between physician report and care plan, and failure to report a resident hospitalization.
§ 87506
§ 87211
§ 87463
26 Dec 2023
26 Dec 2023
Confirmed that grooming needs were met, but found that timely bathing was not provided in one case. No evidence of improper room maintenance or inadequate supervision, and clean linens were observed.
§ 87464(f)(4)
26 Dec 2023
26 Dec 2023
Found unagreed services were not charged to the resident. Services provided aligned with admission agreement.
21 Dec 2023
21 Dec 2023
Identified issues with medication administration and infection control within a care facility dealing with a scabies outbreak, resulting in a citation, while other complaints regarding medical attention and notification to responsible parties were not confirmed.
§ 87465(a)(4)
04 Dec 2023
04 Dec 2023
Identified issues with staff certifications, resident file documentation, and food supply levels during the inspection.
§ 87705(f)(2)
§ 87555(b)(26)
§ 87411(c)(1)
04 Dec 2023
04 Dec 2023
Reviewed incident reports, pest control documents, and resident files during a health and safety check, identifying areas of concern related to reporting requirements, resident assessments, and past physician reports.
§ 87705(c)(5)
27 Oct 2023
27 Oct 2023
Confirmed scabies outbreak, staff falsifying records, and failure to report information to authorities, families, and residents. Staff did not meet hygiene needs or follow infectious outbreak protocol.
§ 87211(a)(1)
§ 87465(a)(9)
§ 87211(a)(2)
§ 87625(b)(3)
§ 87705(b)(1)
18 Oct 2023
18 Oct 2023
Confirmed outbreak of scabies among residents, with multiple individuals receiving treatment.
12 Oct 2023
12 Oct 2023
Confirmed an unannounced visit occurred to manage a reported incident, resulting in documentation review and interviews, with deficiencies observed during the visit.
§ 87468(a)(3)
12 Oct 2023
12 Oct 2023
Found allegations of pest control issues to be unsubstantiated after gathering documentation and conducting an inspection. No deficiencies were observed or cited during the visit.
03 Oct 2023
03 Oct 2023
Identified resident altercations and deficiencies in care plans during a visit. Staff observed de-escalating distressed residents and reviewing medication records.
§ 87705(c)(5)
§ 87705(c)(4)
22 Aug 2023
22 Aug 2023
Identified deficiencies in reporting requirements, assessment/reassessment protocols, and outbreak infestations were discussed in a compliance meeting held by the California Department of Social Services.
08 Aug 2023
08 Aug 2023
Identified scabies outbreak and provided guidance to address and prevent spread.
21 Mar 2023
21 Mar 2023
Reviewed and addressed concerns related to a specific complaint during an inspection visit.
14 Mar 2023
14 Mar 2023
Confirmed neglect in providing timely medical care for a resident with a pressure wound that progressed to a serious stage, leading to the resident's passing. Identified lack of documentation and failure to notice changes in condition resulting in injury to the resident.
§ 87465(a)(2)
§ 87465(a)(1)
14 Feb 2023
14 Feb 2023
Confirmed that COVID-19 precautions were followed appropriately at the assisted living facility, with staff wearing masks, promoting social distancing, and providing necessary protective equipment and sanitation measures.
14 Feb 2023
14 Feb 2023
Confirmed previous positive COVID-19 cases were not reported to the appropriate authorities.
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03 Nov 2022
03 Nov 2022
Confirmed multiple falls were not reported and substantiated lack of reporting incidents. Unsubstantiated sexual assault allegations due to lack of evidence.
§ 87211(a)(1)
01 Nov 2022
01 Nov 2022
Inspection confirmed no violations found and facility met all health and safety standards.
11 Oct 2022
11 Oct 2022
Confirmed allegations of staff not properly trained to deal with dementia residents, leaving residents in soiled diapers, and resident altercation due to lack of supervision were unsubstantiated. No deficiencies cited.
26 Sept 2022
26 Sept 2022
Confirmed no bed bugs were found in resident rooms, unqualified staff were not giving insulin, and unqualified staff were not doing wound care at the facility.
04 Nov 2021
04 Nov 2021
Found no deficiencies during inspection and all safety regulations were met.
04 Oct 2021
04 Oct 2021
Identified deficiencies were cited during the inspection related to a fall and an AWOL incident at the facility.
§ 87705
03 Sept 2021
03 Sept 2021
False complaints of denying residents visitors, privacy, and phone access were investigated and dismissed.
28 Jun 2021
28 Jun 2021
Confirmed allegations of a fall were addressed with a plan, and no concerns were found regarding pressure injury care. The claim of a questionable death was unsubstantiated.
16 Apr 2021
16 Apr 2021
Identified a medication deficiency involving Tea Tree oil in resident's routine medication administration records during the visit.
§ 87465
16 Apr 2021
16 Apr 2021
Confirmed issues with resident care and medication administration. Unsubstantiated allegations of improper file maintenance and shoe wearing.
§ 87465(a)(4)
§ 87464(f)(1)
08 Feb 2021
08 Feb 2021
Determined that the allegation of not safeguarding a resident's personal items was unfounded, meaning the claim was false and could not have occurred.
18 Sept 2020
18 Sept 2020
Confirmed allegation of staff denying resident access to personal phone calls was unsubstantiated.
17 Aug 2020
17 Aug 2020
Investigated complaints of staff failing to seek medical attention, denying phone access, and not meeting hygiene needs for a resident; determined insufficient evidence to confirm these allegations.
22 Jul 2020
22 Jul 2020
Confirmed no deficiencies cited during the Covid-19 visit.
26 Nov 2019
26 Nov 2019
Reviewed eviction letter and found it to be unlawful; no deficiencies cited during visit.
21 Nov 2019
21 Nov 2019
Identified multiple medication errors and missing medications during inspection.
§ 87465
§ 87465
§ 87465
19 Nov 2019
19 Nov 2019
Confirmed staff failed to provide documents to an authorized representative promptly. Investigated an allegation of improper documentation of care for a resident but lacked sufficient evidence to prove whether it occurred.
§ 1569.269
04 Nov 2019
04 Nov 2019
Inspection identified deficiencies in the facility, including issues with fire egress doors. Inspections found resident files to be up to date and the facility to be generally sanitary.