With a population of 255,354 people, Modesto, California is relatively large city. There are 10 nursing homes there, which provides you with a variety of options to choose from. These facilities earned on average an overall grade of B-, which is a solid grade for the city. We found this city grade was considerably better than the city grade of C received by the nearby city of Atwater. While that is not an awful grade, Modesto appears to be a slightly better option. You can continue reading to learn more about how this city's nursing homes were rated in our category grades.
This city's overall grade was propped up by its favorable scores in long-term care. We awarded them one of our better scores in that category, with a B+. For patients seeking a permanent residence as opposed to skilled nursing, long-term care grades are a key measure. Modesto also received strong inspection score where it earned a B in this area. Finally, we gave Modesto middle of the road grades for our nursing and short-term care areas.