Modesto Guest Home
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Modesto Guest Home is a 31-bed assisted living and memory care community at 1344 East Orangeburg Avenue in Modesto, California. The community operates under CDSS license 507001908, issued April 8, 2003 – over 23 years of continuous operation. Guillermina Zepeda serves as administrator, and the licensee is Isabel A. Molintas. Modesto Guest Home offers assisted living, memory care, respite stays, and on-site hospice services for residents in advanced stages of terminal illness.
Community Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
| Address | 1344 East Orangeburg Avenue, Modesto, CA 95355 |
| County | Stanislaus |
| Licensed Capacity | 31 residents |
| License Number | 507001908 (CDSS) |
| License Date | April 8, 2003 |
| Licensee | Isabel A. Molintas |
| Administrator | Guillermina Zepeda |
| Facility Type | Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) |
| Care Types | Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite, Hospice (on-site) |
| Minimum Resident Age | 55 |
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Phone | (209) 571-0116 |
What Type of Community Is Modesto Guest Home?
Modesto Guest Home is a Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) facility licensed by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division. Under California Title 22, an RCFE provides housing, meals, and assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and personal care – but does not provide skilled nursing services, which would require a separate license category.
The community offers assisted living, dedicated memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other forms of memory loss, plus respite care for short-term stays. Hospice services are also available on-site for residents who need them – consistent with RCFEs holding hospice waivers, which allow terminal residents to remain at the community during end-of-life care rather than being moved.
Who Operates Modesto Guest Home?
Modesto Guest Home is operated under CDSS license held by Isabel A. Molintas. Guillermina Zepeda serves as the licensed administrator overseeing day-to-day operations. The community has held its CDSS license continuously since April 8, 2003 – over 23 years of operation under stable licensure.
What Services Does the Community Offer?
Modesto Guest Home provides a comprehensive range of services typical of an established California RCFE:
24-hour awake staff with around-the-clock supervision
24-hour call system for resident emergencies
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living – bathing, dressing, transfers, grooming, toileting
Medication management
Meals provided by community staff
Respite program for short-term stays
Mental wellness program
Activities and socialization opportunities – common indoor spaces designed for resident engagement
On-site hospice services for residents who need end-of-life care
What Are the Care Limitations to Be Aware Of?
Like many California RCFEs, Modesto Guest Home operates within specific care scope boundaries that families should understand before placement:
Diabetic Care – the community can help residents monitor blood sugar but cannot give insulin injections. Residents requiring insulin must self-administer or have a visiting healthcare professional manage injections.
Incontinence Care – incontinent residents must be able to manage incontinence themselves; the community does not provide full incontinence care.
Non-Ambulatory Care – standby assistance is provided for transfers (for example, from bed to wheelchair), but fully non-ambulatory care needs may require a different facility.
Minimum Resident Age – residents must be 55 years or older.
Pets – the community does not allow pets.
These limitations are important when matching a senior’s specific care needs to the community model. For seniors whose conditions fall outside the standard RCFE scope, a skilled nursing facility or different community model may be a better fit.
What Memory Care Services Are Provided?
Modesto Guest Home offers memory care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. The community is structured to provide a safe environment for residents whose cognitive impairment requires additional supervision and support beyond standard assisted living.
The mental wellness program included in the community model is part of the comprehensive health and wellbeing framework – supporting residents through cognitive change with structured activity, social engagement, and consistent caregiver attention.
How Is On-Site Medical Care Arranged?
Like all California RCFEs, Modesto Guest Home does not provide on-site physician care – residents retain their own physicians and receive medical care through external providers.
Doctor2me physicians visit residents directly at the community for routine checkups, chronic condition management, medication reviews, and acute issues that don’t warrant emergency room care. For Modesto Guest Home residents with limited mobility or cognitive impairment, in-home physician visits eliminate the transportation barrier that often delays routine medical care.
Doctor2me also handles the Physician’s Report California requires before admission to an RCFE – simplifying the move-in process when the prospective resident is transitioning from a hospital, rehab facility, or longtime home.
The closest medical provider to Modesto Guest Home is Sutter Gould Medical Foundation (Brungardt James M MD) at 0.4 miles, with the broader Modesto medical corridor within easy reach.
What About Durable Medical Equipment for Residents?
Many RCFE residents need durable medical equipment (DME) – hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen concentrators, CPAP machines, bathroom safety equipment, mobility products. DME is typically covered under Medicare Part B, Medi-Cal, or commercial health insurance when prescribed by a physician.
Medlife Medical Supply, Inc. is a DME provider serving California since 1996, contracted with Medicare, Medi-Cal, Healthnet, and LA Care.
Important geographic note: Medlife Medical Supply’s service area covers Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita, and Ventura County – not the Central Valley. For Modesto families needing DME for their loved one at Modesto Guest Home, Doctor2me can help identify local Stanislaus County DME partners. The Doctor2me intake number is (866) 362-1499.
Where Is Modesto Guest Home Located?
Modesto Guest Home is at 1344 East Orangeburg Avenue in Modesto, California – the county seat of Stanislaus County in the heart of California’s Central Valley. Modesto is one of the largest cities in the Central Valley, known for its almond and dairy production, the Gallo Winery, and as the hometown of filmmaker George Lucas (the inspiration for the film American Graffiti).
The East Orangeburg Avenue location places the community in an established residential and medical corridor of Modesto. Sutter Gould Medical Foundation is 0.4 miles from the property, and the broader Modesto medical and shopping district is within easy reach. The Modesto area is approximately 90 miles east of San Francisco and 70 miles south of Sacramento.
For tour scheduling, availability, and assessments, families can contact Modesto Guest Home directly at (209) 571-0116.
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Address: 1344 East Orangeburg Avenue, Modesto, CA 95355, Stanislaus County