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El Rio Memory Care

2828 Health Care Way, Modesto, CA 95356

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9.0
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13 reviews
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Lynette Walker

Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Overall, I am satisfied with my mom‘s care, the facility and its staff.

Our experience overall has been a good one with El Rio. She has had many growing pains, but nothing that the facility or the staff are at fault for. The staff is always kind, courteous and willing to take a look at my mom’s situation to help make it a better one… My mom can be a handful & very vocal!! I think her biggest hurdle, is being in a “facility” and not in her own home. This brought a lot of resentment and rebellious behavior. I do have to mention that my mother was a higher functioning resident as far as her cognitive level was concerned, but she has lost most of her mobility due to Parkinson’s/dementia, and is unable to walk… It’s been a year now, we’ve come a long way & Still have many difficult times ahead of us I’m sure, but happy we have the team from El Rio on our side…

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El Rio Memory Care

El Rio is a memory care community with a Spanish-style exterior and charmingly furnished interior. Operated by the family-owned and experienced Koelsch Senior Communities, El Rio is committed to delivering high-quality care in a purposeful environment. Near the community, residents can find anything they’ll ever need: medical centers, grocery stores, restaurants, and a shopping mall.

Professional and licensed care staff is available around the clock to provide immediate care. The licensed nursing staff offers health screenings, medication management, respite care, and more. The specialized memory care approach uses four techniques — gaze, speech, touch, and verticality — that promote a holistic ethos of care for each resident.

The community’s comprehensive program — Living WellⓇ — focuses on wellness and entertainment all at once. The program uses seven pillars and offers purposeful activities that enable residents to experience moments of joy and connection. Activities range include music and art classes, social and spiritual activities, fitness programs, and more.

El Rio residents benefit from the community’s purposeful design. To find their private or shared suite, residents can easily follow extra-wide hallways that prevent wandering. Plus, each door displays a shadow box filled with each resident’s personal memorabilia to help spark cherished memories. The halls are...

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El Rio Memory Care

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9 out of 10
Review Score13 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Care Services
4.6
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.3
Activities
4.8
Value for Cost
4.6

A Place for Mom has scored El Rio Memory Care with 9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, El Rio Memory Care has 13 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 6/19/25

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Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 19, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Best Memory Care home in Northern California

This place is incredible. Lots of things for residents to do. Staff is fantastic. First class memory care home

Lynette Walker

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 5, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Overall, I am satisfied with my mom‘s care, the facility and its staff.

Our experience overall has been a good one with El Rio. She has had many growing pains, but nothing that the facility or the staff are at fault for. The staff is always kind, courteous and willing to take a look at my mom’s situation to help make it a better one… My mom can be a handful & very vocal!! I think her biggest hurdle, is being in a “facility” and not in her own home. This brought a lot of resentment and rebellious behavior. I do have to mention that my mother was a higher functioning resident as far as her cognitive level was concerned, but she has lost most of her mobility due to Parkinson’s/dementia, and is unable to walk… It’s been a year now, we’ve come a long way & Still have many difficult times ahead of us I’m sure, but happy we have the team from El Rio on our side…

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 5, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Review for El Rio Memory Care

Facility was the nicest I saw when searching for a place. Staff was good. Sales person was excellent. Caretakers seemed nice. My dad was only there for four days. He got sick and passed away. Not anything to do with El Rio. Price was comparable to other places that weren't as nice.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 29, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

Our Experience

The cost was overwhelming. With creative financing we were able to afford it but I truly feel for those who can't. I'm not singling out El Rio. They are all like that. Based on the experience, we would recommend El Rio Memory Care to other families.

Ken L

Memory Care

Resident/client

July 10, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Short Term

My Father only spent 4 days at El Rio. He passed away 4 days after entering the facility. My experience with [name removed] the Sales Director was great. The staff was amazing! The facility was clean and spacious. The care even though short for my father was good. The rates were comparable to other facilities that seemed not as nice. I would recommend El Rio to others in need of a Memory Care Facility.

Richard

Memory Care

Family/friend

March 29, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Dedicated memory care is so much better, but is going to cost more because it offers so much more...

A dedicated memory care facility is so much better than a memory care unit "tacked on" to an assisted living facility... because the patients have access to the entire building...grand entry, libraries, private dining, nicer dining etc. Of course, the cost is higher, but really so much more appealing...

anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

December 7, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

El Rio Memory Care review

we were very happy with El Rio

Kathleen

Memory Care

Family/friend

November 15, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Positive Experience

My loved seems to like the food. The activites seem to be very stimulating. They have lot of physical activites, and bring in people to perfom, which is really good. I would recommend to other families.

Rebecca J

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 22, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Peace of mind

My 87 yr old sister , moved in on Friday, [date removed] ! For the first time in three yrs. she is smiling and so happy to be in her new home ! She has made friends quickly ! The staff is so professional yet so personal , meeting their residents needs , likes and dislikes ! The special attention to every detail , has put our family at ease about if we made the right choice for her ! We did indeed make the right choice ! Thank you El Rio for service to our community and relatives !

Bryan Scheer

Memory Care

Family/friend

January 31, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Compassion wins

My mother lived at El Rio Memory Care for 15 months before her death. Never have I seen a facility that is driven by patient care and compassion for each and every resident like at El Rio!! My mother told me regularly and unprompted how nice everyone is to her there and how happy she was. The nursing staff is professional and friendly and invaluable!! El Rio gave my mother 15 happy months before her death. She felt safe and loved in her home. She was both. Thank you El Rio for your love and care.

Kathy M

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 17, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

My experience so far

We chose El Rio because the director was willing to come in on her day off and do a zoom tour for us. They answered all of our questions and you could tell that it was a nice facility. I could not go into the facility until a few weeks ago because of covid, but once I was able to go in it is very clean. The room that she has is a good size for what she needs. They do have some fun activities, I know she has been on a few bus rides and for example tomorrow they are having a Father's Day barbecue. I would recommend to other families who are looking.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

February 25, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

What a great place! I know that my father will be very happy at El Rio. It is staffed with caring and knowledgeable people. It is clean and at the times of my visits - quiet! I know that the peace can be upset at any time but there isn't the constant chaos that some other facilities have.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

January 22, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Mom is happy here

This is a brand new community. They are keeping mom active with limited exercises. They are always engaging her to join the daily activities they will give them choices. The caregivers really care and it means something to them. The cleanliness is spectacular. They offer a shuttle to get to the doctor or the grocery store if needed. They have motion and light sensors everywhere which make her feel safe. I would recommend this community to families.

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