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- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$3,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,150–$4,750
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Room at the last state visit6 of 6 beds occupiedMay 12, 2026 · not a current opening
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitMay 12, 2026CDSS inspection record
- Licence holderPlacintar, MarinelaSince 2021 · 8 licensed homes
Golden Age 10 is a small care home in Modesto — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2021. Dementia care and bedridden care are not on file.
Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.
Quick answers and the state record
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Golden Age 10
Is Golden Age 10 licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Golden Age 10 licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Golden Age 10 been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 10 state visits over the same years.
Is Golden Age 10 still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Golden Age 10 cost?
$3,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,150–$4,750. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 8 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 6 other homes of a similar licensed size in Modesto that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,000 to $4,900 a month, and the middle figure is $3,400 (n = 6 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does Golden Age 10 take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by Placintar, Marinela, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Modesto is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Golden Age 10 keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Golden Age 10 license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “GOLDEN AGE 10”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #502700820. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Placintar, Marinela, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 10 state inspection visits since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 10 state visits in that period.
- 1 complaint and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2021, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. One complaint can carry several allegations.
- The most recent state visit on file is May 12, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
Can they support the care needed?
California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.
- Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
- BedriddenNot on file · ask the home
State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER 6 AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 6 MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR 2.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
State licensing record · September 27, 2026
4 more questions to ask the home
- Two-person transfers or a lift
Not on file
Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”
- Someone awake overnight
Not on file
Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”
- Medicines
Not on file
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$3,850a month to start
Likely $3,150–$4,750
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$3,850a month
Likely $3,150–$4,950
With a shared room and basic help.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.
See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$3,850likely $3,150–$4,750
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 8 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $3,150–$4,950
- $3,850
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,700–$8,150
- $5,850
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
- What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
- What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
- What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
- Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes and similar homes within 8 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
9 homes like this within 8 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,850–$5,000.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 9 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Safe Haven Central ValleyModesto · 1.7 mi · Small home$4,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Crossroads ManorRiverbank · 2.5 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Graceful Living at RiverbankRiverbank · 2.6 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Sisters Assisted LivingModesto · 4.0 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Stephen's HomeModesto · 4.6 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Dutchollow Suites IModesto · 5.6 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Graceful Living at ModestoModesto · 7.2 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Astoria at OakdaleOakdale · 7.2 mi · Mid-size home$2,150Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Malonzo EldercareModesto · 7.6 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 3213 Inverness St., Modesto, CA 95355Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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The state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.
Since 2021, the state has filed 11 documents for this home, and its records count 10 visits since 2021. The most recent — a complaint investigation report on May 12, 2026 — closed with the state’s outcome word: “Unsubstantiated.”
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 10
- Most recent visit
- May 12, 2026
- Occupied at that visit
- 6 of 6 bedsa count on that day, not an opening
We hold 1 complaint report the state published for this home, dated May 12, 2026. 1 of the 1 carries the state's recorded outcome word: “Unsubstantiated” (1). 1 includes the transcribed allegation the state investigated, word for word. Summary composed by computer from the 1 complaint report below — every count derives from them, and the documents themselves are the state's records, verbatim. We never grade, score, or color a record.
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints1typical 0
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2021.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 11 documents
May 12, 2026Complaint investigation reportUnsubstantiated
Allegation investigated: Uncleared staff providing care to the residents
On 05/12/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived unannounced to this facility to deliver complaint findings for the allegation above. LPA Pascua met with Facility Designated Administrator (FDA), Marinela Placintar and explained the purpose of the visit. Current census was 6. A brief interview with FDA Placintar. It was alleged that there is an uncleared staff member providing care to the residents. Based on information gathered, the determination of the exclusion order of S1 is still pending, however S1 is able to be present in the facility at this time. As a result of this investigation, this Department found the allegations to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. A complaint allegation finding of Unsubstantiated meant that although the allegations may have happened or was valid, there was not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred. There were no deficiencies observed or cited at this time. An Exit Interview was conducted and copy of this report was provided to the facility at the end of this visit. Unsubstantiatedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 12, 2026 · control 27-AS-20260326164459
Mar 30, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 03/30/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived unannounced to this facility to conduct an annual visit. LPA Pascua was greeted by Caregiver, Marlene Mclean and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA Pascua asked Caregiver Mclean to inform the Facility Designated Administrator (FDA), Marinela Placintar and explained the purpose of the visit. It was learned that a new administrator has been put in place for this facility. LPA Pascua asked FDA Placintar to inform the new administrator, Joseph Romansanta that CCL was present at this time. There was two other staff member present, Marlon Whyte and Venice Andrews. Current census was 4. This facility is licensed to serve 6 residents who are 60 and above. All 6 residents may be non-ambulatory. This facility has a Dementia Plan and has a hospice waiver for 4 residents. LPA Pascua reviewed 4 resident files. 1 out 4 resident files did not have a complete admission agreement. LPA Pascua reviewed 3 staff files. It was learned that the Facility Designated Administrators did not have a file on site. 1 out 3 staff files did not have annual dementia training as required by Title 22. The assigned Facility Designated Administrator (FDA), Joseph Romansanta has an active certificate, #6080741740 and expires on 02/22/2028. The current (FDA), Marinela Placintar also has an active administrator certificate #703557540 and expires on 06/23/2026. LPA Pascua reviewed the Medication along with the Medication Dispensing Logs with the designated staff present. Along with the staff member, the LPA observed, reviewed, and compared resident medication and electronic medication dispensing logs. LPA Pascua observed that for the month of March 2026, dates were not initiated by the facility staff for 10 out 30 days of the month. First Aid Kit was present and contained all of the required components. A tour with FDA Placintar was conducted. Fire extinguisher located in the hallway was serviced by Jorgensen Co on 06/16/2025. Dining areas, living areas, and all other areas intended for resident use were toured. It was observed that furniture and furnishings were sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Kitchen area was toured. LPA observed a sufficient amount of 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food supply to meet the residents needs. Knives were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents in care. A tour of the garage was conducted. Additional storage for supplies were identified. Additional food supply was identified. A tour of the laundry room was conducted, laundry detergent, bleach and all other cleaning supplies were made inaccessible to the residents at this time. A tour of the resident bedrooms was conducted. Resident furniture was observed to be sufficient to meet the resident needs at this time. A tour of two staff bedrooms were also conducted. A tour of the bathrooms was conducted. Hot water temperature was measured and observed to be within the required range of 105-120 degrees. The exterior of the physical plant was in good repair with no hazards present. Perimeter fence was observed to be stable and gates were in good repair. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL. -LIC 308 -LIC 400 -LIC 500 -LIC 610 -Documentation supporting administration change The following deficiencies were observed and cited on the following LIC 809-D pursuant to Title 22 Rules and Regulations, Health and Safety Code. An Exit Interview was conducted and a copy of this report and appeals rights were printed and copy was provided to the facility at the end of this visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 30, 2026
Apr 4, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Health Checks
On 04/04/2025, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Arielle Pascua and Triel Lindstrom arrived unannounced to this facility to conduct a Health and Safety Visit. LPAs met with Licensee, Marinela Placintar, and explained the purpose of the visit. The purpose of the visit was to conduct a Health and Safety visit in response to a fire that occurred at another facility and had to move 2 residents to this location at this time. Current census was 6. A brief interview with Licensee Placintar was conducted. The LPA continued with facility visit to ensure there are no health and safety hazards and facility is in compliance with Title 22 Regulations. There were currently two staff members on site. LPAs observed 2 new residents in Bedroom #1. Clothing, bedding, and other furnishings were sufficient to meet the residents needs at this time. Medication were also reviewed to ensure medication was transferred and was provided in a timely manner. 4 out of 6 residents were observed in the living area watching tv with no issues noted. 2 out 6 residents were sleeping in their respective bedrooms. LPAs observed no immediate issues to the health and safety to the residents at this time. The department will continue to monitor the situation with health and safety checks at this time. Based on the observations made during this visit, there are no deficiencies cited during this visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was provided to the facility at the end of this visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 4, 2025
Mar 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 03/20/2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived unannounced to this facility to conduct an annual visit. LPA met with Facility Designated Representative (FDR), Venice Andrews and explained the purpose of the visit. The purpose of this visit was to conduct an annual visit. Current census was 4. This facility is currently licensed to hold 6 residents who may be deemed non-ambulatory. This facility has a hospice waiver for 2 and has a dementia plan on file. Current census was 4. LPA reviewed 3 resident files and 2 staff files. All files were complete and up to date. LPA Pascua observed a locked centralized stored medication cabinet located in the kitchen. Along with the staff member, the LPA observed, reviewed, and compared resident medication and electronic medication dispensing logs. First Aid Kit was present and contained all of the required components. A tour with FDA Placintar was conducted. Fire extinguisher located in the hallway was serviced by Jorgensen Co on 05/14/2024. Dining areas, living areas, and all other areas intended for resident use were toured. It was observed that furniture and furnishings were sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Kitchen area was toured. LPA observed a sufficient amount of 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food supply to meet the residents needs. Knives were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents in care. A tour of the garage was conducted. Additional storage for supplies were identified. Additional food supply was identified. A tour of the laundry room was conducted, laundry detergent, bleach and all other cleaning supplies were made inaccessible to the residents at this time. A tour of the resident bedrooms was conducted. Resident furniture was observed to be sufficient to meet the resident needs at this time. A tour of two staff bedrooms were also conducted. A tour of the bathrooms was conducted. Hot water temperature was measured and observed to be within the required range of 105-120 degrees. The exterior of the physical plant was in good repair with no hazards present. Perimeter fence was observed to be stable and gates were in good repair. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL. -LIC 308 -LIC 400 -LIC 500 -LIC 610 No deficiencies were observed or cited during this annual visit. A copy of this report was given to Facility Designated Administrator. Exit interview was conductedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 20, 2025
Mar 11, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 03/11/2024, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Arielle Pascua arrived to this facility unannounced to conduct an Annual visit. LPA met with staff member (SM), Sandy Lamey and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA asked that SM Lamey call the Facility Designated Administrator (FDA), Marinela Placintar and inform her that CCL was present at this time. Shortly after, LPA met with FDA Placintar and explained the purpose of the visit. Current census was 5. This facility is currently licensed to hold 6 residents who may be deemed non-ambulatory. This facility has a hospice waiver for 2 and has a dementia plan on file. Current census was 4. Administrator holds an active and current certificate #6000942740 and expires on 06/23/2024. LPA reviewed 3 resident files and 2 staff files. All files were complete and up to date. LPA Pascua observed a locked centralized stored medication cabinet located in the kitchen. Along with the staff member, the LPA observed, reviewed, and compared resident medication and electronic medication dispensing logs. First Aid Kit was present and contained all of the required components. A tour with FDA Placintar was conducted. Fire extinguisher located in the hallway was serviced by Jorgensen Co on 02/27/2024. Dining areas, living areas, and all other areas intended for resident use were toured. It was observed that furniture and furnishings were sufficient and able to meet the needs of the residents at this time. Kitchen area was toured. LPA observed a sufficient amount of 2 day perishable and 7 day non-perishable food supply to meet the residents needs. Knives were observed to be locked and made inaccessible to the residents in care. A tour of the garage was conducted. Additional storage for supplies were identified. Additional food supply was identified. A tour of the laundry room was conducted, laundry detergent, bleach and all other cleaning supplies were made inaccessible to the residents at this time. A tour of the resident bedrooms was conducted. Resident furniture was observed to be sufficient to meet the resident needs at this time. A tour of two staff bedrooms were also conducted. A tour of the bathrooms was conducted. Hot water temperature was measured and observed to be within the required range of 105-120 degrees. The exterior of the physical plant was in good repair with no hazards present. Perimeter fence was observed to be stable and gates were in good repair. The following forms and documents were requested to be updated and submitted into CCL. -LIC 308 -LIC 400 -LIC 500 -LIC 610 No deficiencies were observed or cited during this annual visit. A copy of this report was given to Facility Designated Administrator. Exit interview was conductedthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 11, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Who holds the licence
Placintar, Marinela, licensed since 2021, operates 8 licensed homes in California. Running more than one home is common and is neither good nor bad on its own.
- Golden Age Home Care VIII · Modesto
- Golden Age 9 · Modesto
- Golden Age · Modesto
- Golden Age II · Modesto
- Golden Age III · Modesto
- Golden Age IV · Modesto
- Golden Age VII · Modesto
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Stanislaus County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Dignity Senior Living
Modesto · Small home · 0.2 mi away
$4,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Dignitycare Home
Modesto · Small home · 0.5 mi away
$4,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Golden Age Home Care VIII
Modesto · Small home · 0.6 mi away
$3,800 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Dignity Point Senior Home Care
Modesto · Small home · 0.6 mi away
$4,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Serenity Home Care II
Modesto · Small home · 0.6 mi away
$4,100 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Graceful Living at Village One
Modesto · Small home · 0.6 mi away
$4,050 a month to start · Covelight estimate