Nursing homes in Modesto, CA

Compare 9 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Modesto, part of the Stanislaus area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Modesto residents have access to nine nursing homes located across the 95355, 95350, and 95356 ZIP codes. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these Stanislaus County facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. While performance varies across the region, Modesto Post Acute Center, operated by Cambridge Healthcare Services, currently holds a 5-star rating, serving as the city’s highest-rated facility for long-term clinical care.

What to look for in Modesto

• 5 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 3 of 9 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 7 of 9 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 9 highest rated nursing homes in Modesto

1. 1
   MODESTO POST ACUTE CENTER

   CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   CRESTWOOD MANOR

   Legal Business Name Not Available · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   RIVER VIEW POST ACUTE

   KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   VALLEY SKILLED NURSING CENTER

   KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP · Medium
   3.0
5. 5
   ENGLISH OAKS CONVALESCENT & REHABILITATION HOSPITA

   GENERATIONS HEALTHCARE · Large
   3.0
6. 6
   GOLDEN MODESTO CARE CENTER

   GOLDEN SNF OPERATIONS · Large
   2.0
7. 7
   ALMOND VISTA HEALTHCARE

   KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP · Large
   2.0
8. 8
   VINTAGE FAIRE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

   COVENANT CARE · Medium
   2.0
9. 9
   GARDEN CITY HEALTHCARE CENTER

   PACS GROUP · Medium
   1.0

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