Valley Skilled Nursing Center
515 East Orangeburg Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350
Avalon Care Center is located in central Modesto, in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. Modesto is a charming city replete with the amenities of city life, while maintaining an agricultural, friendly atmosphere. Holding 70 beds, our skilled nursing facility fits in perfectly to the Modesto culture. We offer comprehensive nursing and therapy services, while keeping a warm and welcoming environment. We are confident that our qualified staff will serve your individual care needs to help you reach your highest potential.
Operated by Avalon Health Care Group, which runs 63 communities in our directory.
With 70 beds, Valley Skilled Nursing Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Modesto average about 33 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 75% of its licensed beds. That is below the Modesto average of roughly 91%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Modesto average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2025 and recorded 10 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 19%.
The community is located in Stanislaus County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 48 problems at Valley Skilled Nursing Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 14 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Valley Skilled Nursing Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 70
- Occupancy 75%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.3
- Annual staff turnover 19%
- Last health inspection March 2025
Resident & family reviews
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