What levels of care does this community offer?

Sisters Assisted Living offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

Are there photos of this home?

There are 12 photos of Sisters Assisted Living on Mirador.

What is Sisters Assisted Living's address?

The full address for this community is 1006 Durant St, Modesto, CA, 95350.

Does this community offer respite care?

Yes, Sisters Assisted Living 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.

Sisters Assisted Living

Overall sentiment: The reviews present an overwhelmingly positive view of Sisters Assisted Living. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize a caring, loving atmosphere supported by professional, patient, and attentive staff. Multiple comments call the facility "wonderful," "best," and highlight that residents are "very good to him," indicating strong satisfaction with day-to-day care and resident well-being.

Care quality and staff: Care quality is the dominant theme. Caregivers are described as professional, patient, and dedicated. Several reviews single out staff members and behavior—most notably a named staff member, Karen Fomby—conveying that specific employees have made strong positive impressions. Reviewers note that staff took time to meet and interview residents and families, including traveling to conduct interviews, which points to a hands-on, family-oriented intake and assessment process. Statements such as "great staff taking care of my needs" and "patient staff" underscore consistency in personal attention and responsiveness.

Facilities, cleanliness, and safety: The physical environment is another frequent highlight. The facility is described as "beautiful and spotless," a "spotless home," and "clean, nice, comfortable." Safety is explicitly mentioned, with reviewers calling the environment "safe," which, combined with cleanliness and comfort, suggests a well-maintained and appropriately supervised setting for seniors.

Dining and nutrition: Dining and dietary management are specific strengths in the reviews. Comments note "healthy meals," and repeatedly state that meals are personalized or "tailored to favorites." One reviewer specifically credits the facility's diet plan for improvements in mobility and overall health and reports that a resident's weight issue is being addressed daily. This indicates an individualized approach to nutrition that is producing observable health benefits for at least some residents.

Affordability and value: Affordability appears to be a positive factor for reviewers, with one or more comments describing the community as "affordable." When combined with the praise for staff, cleanliness, safety, and effective dietary care, reviewers portray strong perceived value for the cost.

Notable patterns and limitations in the reviews: The reviews are consistently positive and focus heavily on interpersonal care, environment, and food. There are no explicit criticisms or negative observations in the summaries provided. However, the reviews offer limited information on some operational aspects that prospective families often consider: there is little to no mention of recreational activities or social programming, clinical/medical services and nursing availability, staffing ratios and turnover, medication management specifics, or details about transitional care and billing/contract processes. While the outreach/interview practice is mentioned positively, broader management responsiveness and long-term care planning are not described.

Conclusion: Based on the provided summaries, Sisters Assisted Living is highly regarded by reviewers for compassionate, personalized caregiving delivered by professional and patient staff; a clean, safe, and comfortable facility; and thoughtful, health-focused dining tailored to individual preferences. Affordability further strengthens its appeal. The primary limitations of this dataset are the absence of negative feedback and the lack of commentary on activities, clinical services, and administrative operations, so prospective families may want to request specifics about programming, medical support, staffing levels, and contract details during their own visits or interviews.

Sisters Assisted Living sits in Modesto, CA, and has 6 licensed beds as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (license #502700748), and while it's a newer RCFE, the team brings over 25 years of experience in caring for adults and seniors, especially those who may need support with daily activities like bathing, dressing, medication management, and moving around, and the place offers a few different care options, such as Assisted Living, Independent Living, and a special program called Pleasant Valley Memory Care for folks with dementia or Alzheimer's, where staff use specific therapies and safety features to help reduce confusion and prevent wandering. The building's all on one level and has private, one-bedroom suites with amenities like air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, bath tubs, accessible layouts, washers and dryers, and residents can use kitchens or kitchenettes, though healthy meals-low in salt and sugar, and tailored for allergies and diabetes-are prepared daily and served in the dining room or through all-day dining options, and communal mealtimes help people connect.

There are staff available round the clock, including nurses, personal care assistants, and therapists, and the team, led by Karen Fomby, gets noted for professionalism, compassion, and respect for everyone, and many people describe the place as spotless, safe, and comfortable, with a family atmosphere and friendly staff who are patient and helpful, making it welcoming for residents and their families. Sisters Assisted Living supports seniors who want to stay active but need help from time to time, offering services like housekeeping, laundry, dressing and grooming, medication support, wound care, and occupational therapy, with easy access to ambulation support when needed, and the building includes safety and emergency alert systems, a guarded environment for those in memory care, sprinkler systems, and handicap features throughout. There's guest and resident parking, and while transportation costs extra, they do help with rides and the area's convenient for public transport if family wants to visit or residents need to run errands.

Community life at Sisters Assisted Living revolves around shared activities, movie nights, arts and crafts, social events, walking paths, a fitness center, and a salon/barbershop, so folks can stay active and social, with a common room, a game area, and a garden if someone likes being outside, or you can sit in the lobby and chat. The Pleasant Valley Memory Care section gives extra support for those with memory loss, with personalized care plans, engaging programs, and therapies designed to maintain dignity and reduce stress, and their approach aims to keep residents as independent as possible while making sure they're safe.

The six-bed setup means every person gets more attention and the place has a quiet, family feel, and residents have choices in room style-studios, single rooms, two-bedroom units, semi-private, and private-so people can make it feel like home, and pets are welcomed, though rules may apply. Housekeeping and laundry are included in the services, along with meal prep, health and wellness programs, education activities, and support in daily routines. The facility uses local senior living advisors and provides guidance to families in choosing options, and families can schedule visits or consultations to talk about costs and care plans, since costs aren't posted online yet, even though the published rating stands at 5.0 stars. All reviews are verified first-hand by staff for accuracy.

Altogether, Sisters Assisted Living offers a caring, steady environment where seniors can live with support, stay social, and get help for conditions like dementia, and connection among residents shows in the social activities and shared meals, and the place focuses on safety, dignity, and well-being, whether someone's living independently, needs daily assistance, or requires specialized care for memory loss.

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21 Nov 2024		21 Nov 2024 Found no deficiencies after an unannounced visit. The residence was clean, safe, and well maintained, with proper water temperature, adequate food supplies, working fire and carbon monoxide detectors, a complete first aid kit, and medications securely stored.
09 May 2024		09 May 2024 Verified an unannounced visit occurred and that POC documentation for the 2/2/2024 deficiency was received; no deficiencies were observed during the visit, and the exit interview was conducted.
09 May 2024		09 May 2024 Investigated three hospice-related allegations. Based on records and interviews, evidence did not prove that a resident was denied a choice of hospice services, that a hospice transfer request was signed without family authorization, or that there were delays in starting hospice services.
09 May 2024		09 May 2024 Confirmed that the required documentation for a previous deficiency was provided, and no new deficiencies were observed during the visit.
22 Feb 2024		22 Feb 2024 Found that staff abandoned a resident at a hospital after months with unpaid services, based on records and interviews.
22 Feb 2024		22 Feb 2024 Found that staff abandoned a resident at the hospital after unpaid care, leading to the allegation being confirmed. § 87468.1(a)(1)
16 Nov 2023		16 Nov 2023 Identified two deficiencies and received proof of correction for them after an unannounced visit, and conducted an exit interview with the administrator.
16 Nov 2023		16 Nov 2023 Confirmed that documentation was received verifying correction of two deficiencies identified during a visit on November 3, 2023. An exit interview was conducted with the administrator.
03 Nov 2023		03 Nov 2023 Found hot water at 142 degrees Fahrenheit, above the allowed 105-120 range, and staff lowered it while purchasing a new thermometer. Noted lack of liability insurance on file and an ongoing capacity update with the department; observed current safety devices, clean and odor-free surroundings, securely stored medications, and adequate food supplies.
03 Nov 2023		03 Nov 2023 Identified that the home accommodated more residents than its licensed capacity, observed water temperature exceeding regulated limits, and noted the absence of a required liability insurance policy. § 1569.605 § 87303(e)(2)
21 Aug 2023		21 Aug 2023 Determined that the three allegations—no signature by the resident's authorized representative on the admission agreement, refusing to provide information to the authorized representative, and overcharging for care—were not proven. A review of records and interviews did not yield evidence to support these claims.
21 Aug 2023		21 Aug 2023 Reviewed records and interviews indicating that the complaint regarding lack of proper admission agreements, staff providing care information, and overcharging was unsubstantiated.
17 Oct 2022		17 Oct 2022 Found no violations; spaces used by residents were clean and safe, toxins and sharp objects were locked, detectors worked, and there were adequate food supplies.
17 Oct 2022		17 Oct 2022 Confirmed that the facility met safety and cleanliness standards, with proper lighting, secure storage of toxins and medications, appropriate furniture, and adequate supplies of food, during the unannounced inspection.
26 Oct 2021		26 Oct 2021 Found no violations; observed proper lighting throughout, secured toxins and sharp objects, locked medication cabinet, working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, clear passageways, tidy living areas, and a supply of two-day perishable and seven-day nonperishable foods.
26 Oct 2021		26 Oct 2021 Found no violations after reviewing the site with the administrator; premises were clean, well lit, and safely equipped, with locked toxins, a locked medication cabinet, and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, plus adequate food supplies.
26 Oct 2021		26 Oct 2021 Confirmed that the facility was clean, well-lit, stocked with appropriate bedding, food supplies, and safety devices, with all areas accessible and secure, and no violations noted during the visit.
10 Nov 2020		10 Nov 2020 Found no violations during the announced tele-inspection; safety measures and care standards were in place, including proper lighting, secured toxins, working smoke and CO detectors, locked medications, 110-degree hot water, and sufficient 2-day perishable and 7-day nonperishable foods. Found Component III training on regulations completed.
10 Nov 2020		10 Nov 2020 Confirmed all safety and sanitation standards were met during the remote pre-licensing inspection, with proper facility conditions and staff understanding of regulations demonstrated through a virtual presentation.
19 Oct 2020		19 Oct 2020 Completed COMP II via telephone with the applicant and administrator, who confirmed understanding of licensing type, resident populations, staff qualifications, and program policies. Identified required documentation and verifications (criminal record clearance, health screening, fire clearance, First Aid/CPR certification, administrator certificate, financial verification, pre-licensing inspection history, compliance history, and control of property) and reviewed program areas (abuse, admissions, medication management, incident reporting to the licensing agency, grievances and community resources, and physical plant/food service).
19 Oct 2020		19 Oct 2020 Confirmed the applicant and administrator completed required competency training via telephone, demonstrating understanding of facility operations, staff and applicant qualifications, program policies, and safety requirements.

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