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Modesto Post Acute Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

159 E. Orangeburg Avenue, Modesto, CA 9535099 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.9/5

based on 57 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility offers highly skilled physical therapy and many nurses who are genuinely compassionate. However, families must be vigilant regarding staffing levels and medication administration, as multiple reviewers have reported dangerous delays in care and unresponsive communication.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

57 reviews on Google
Families considering Modesto Post Acute Center will find a polarizing environment where many praise the compassionate nursing and physical therapy teams for successful rehabilitations. However, significant concerns exist regarding inconsistent staffing levels, delayed medical responses, and issues with facility cleanliness and food quality.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff6.0Clean3.0Activities7.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Effective physical therapy programs
  • Welcoming and friendly administration
  • Peaceful environment with nice outdoor spaces

Concerns

  • Understaffing leading to delayed medical care (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and lack of variety (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Issues with facility cleanliness and odor (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Difficulty reaching staff via telephone (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 58 analyzed

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4
5
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2
2
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do you ensure that level of attentive care is maintained during busy shifts?
  • 2We are looking for a place with a great routine; what kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep residents engaged?
  • 3Could you tell me more about the dining experience, specifically regarding how you plan menus to ensure there is plenty of variety and nutritional balance?
  • 4How does the clinical team manage medication administration to ensure everything is handled accurately and timely?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the protocol for notifying the family and ensuring immediate care?
  • 6The outdoor spaces look lovely; how often are residents able to spend time in those peaceful areas?

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Key Review Excerpts

I was at this facility for nearly a month. They saved my life! My angels- Physical Therapy, CNA’s, LVN and RN’s were exactly that, angels.

Rehab patient · 2024★★★★★

My sister battled a terminal condition and her pain was managed extremely well. There the staff brought her and our family much needed comfort.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

My father was in the hospital after a fall at this place. I would give no stars if I could. Very disappointed in the care he received here.

Long-term resident's family · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 57 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.74hrs
99%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.96hrs
97%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.1%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Stanislaus
26.0%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.1%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Stanislaus
16.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility86.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
86.6%
US
95.5%
CA
98.2%
Stanislaus
97.7%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
16.5%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Stanislaus
11.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.7%
Better than Avg
Here
98.7%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Stanislaus
98.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
7.1%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Stanislaus
4.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.6%
Better than Avg
Here
97.6%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Stanislaus
97.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.1%
Better than Avg
Here
95.1%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Stanislaus
92.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.3%
Better than Avg
Here
0.3%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Stanislaus
0.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

11deficiencies
Near state avg (15.4)
4 complaint-triggered

Families have filed complaint reports triggering recent investigations, including a serious deficiency in November 2024 regarding resident rights and dignity. The facility shows recurring issues with fire safety systems, resident care planning, and infection control that span multiple years from 2019 to 2024, though all violations have been corrected according to state records.

Mar 20, 2026Routine
17
0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0804Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0912Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

May 28, 2025Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Nov 12, 2024Complaint
1
0550Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Oct 1, 2024Complaint
1
0624Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Aug 15, 2024Routine
32
0035Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

0035Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

0912Potential for harm · Pattern

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

0912Potential for harm · Pattern

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0521Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0521Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0345Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0345Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

May 1, 2024Complaint
1
0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Modesto Post Acute Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Cambridge Healthcare Services

Chain Size

32 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 3 of 31 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Crescent Facilities Operations LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Bering Properties LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Ira & Rachel Smedra Family Irrevocable Gift Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Jenmax Enterprises LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Jennifer Nurit Smedra Trust 1997 Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

The Hyman & Betty Ingber Family Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Wheaten LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Win Win Enterprises, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Smedra, Jennifer

Owner (parent company)

Smedra, Rachel

Owner (parent company)

Wintner, Francine

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Allgood, JeriW-2 Managing EmployeeSmedra, IraOfficer / DirectorWintner, JacobOfficer / DirectorAllgood, JeriManagerSmedra, IraManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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