| Modesto is the 16th largest city in California, located | | | | courses for seniors, such as basic computer classes, |
| in Stanislau County, Northern California, which is about | | | | that are designed to give them additional skills. These |
| 66 miles west of Yosemite National Park and 92 miles | | | | help Modesto senior living residents remain a valuable |
| east of San Francisco. | | | | part of the community and provide them with a |
| Surrounded by rich farmlands, it is ranked sixth in | | | | sense of accomplishment. |
| farm production among counties in California. Modesto | | | | Modesto Medical Facilities |
| has also been a "Tree-City Honoree" 29 times, as the | | | | Healthcare is a critical issue for senior living residents |
| city values nurturing the environment as an important | | | | and their family. One of the newest healthcare |
| aspect of caring for its people. | | | | facilities in the region is the Kaiser Permanente |
| With its abundant farmlands and forests, the city | | | | Modesto Medical Center which provides |
| provides a healthy atmosphere for Modesto senior | | | | state-of-the-art medical technology and utilizes the |
| living residents. | | | | greenest technology in the USA. The Doctor's Medical |
| Modesto Recreation | | | | Center is also another local hospital that specializes in |
| Being home to famed film director George Lucas in | | | | acute care. Both hospitals offer various services such |
| his early years, Modesto celebrates summer with the | | | | as cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, oncology and |
| revival of American Graffiti, the critically acclaimed | | | | intensive care to ensure that Modesto senior living |
| 1973 movie of the famous filmmaker. "Graffiti Nights," | | | | residents maintain their best health. |
| the annual festival, is celebrated for the whole month | | | | Modesto Transportation |
| of June and attracts thousands of car enthusiasts | | | | There are three types of public transportation |
| worldwide showcasing hundreds of antique and classic | | | | systems that serve Modesto residents: the Modesto |
| cars. | | | | Area Express (MAX), Stanislau Regional Transit |
| Seniors will likewise enjoy shopping at the Vintage | | | | (StaRT) and the San Joaquin Regional Transit District |
| Faire Mall, Vintage Commons and Plaza Parkway, all of | | | | (RTD). |
| which offer an assortment of shops and major | | | | The MAX offers a paratransit "Dial-a-Ride" |
| department stores to residents in the area. Modesto | | | | transportation service for seniors and the disabled |
| also offers over 200 restaurants and dining | | | | around the city. This specialized transport service is |
| establishments which will provide fun and activity for | | | | available seven days a week, 365 days a year for |
| assisted living residents. | | | | people with disabilities and those 65 years and older. |
| Modesto Activities | | | | The MAX provides convenient service to residents of |
| The Modesto Senior Citizens Center is the place | | | | Modesto senior living communities. |
| where seniors gather for various services and | | | | Modesto is a great city where seniors can spend |
| activities such as medical programs, arts and crafts, | | | | their years productively in comfort. It is a city that |
| dance clubs and other enjoyable programs. | | | | cares for the aged just as much as they care for the |
| The center also provides information and assistance | | | | rest of the residents. To find assisted living for your |
| on legal matters, insurance and other relevant issues. | | | | loved one, visit our Modesto Assisted Living page. |
| The local government also provides educational | | | | |