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Trinity Valley Care
Mid-size home·Licensed for 15·Turlock, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Starting rate$3,650 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
- Home sizeLicensed for 15Mid-size care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJuly 8, 2026CDSS inspection record
Trinity Valley Care is a mid-size care home in Turlock — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 15 residents since 2016. 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 Trinity Valley Care
Is Trinity Valley Care licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Trinity Valley Care licensed for?
15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Trinity Valley Care been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Trinity Valley Care still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Trinity Valley Care cost?
$3,650 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 11 other homes of a similar licensed size across Stanislaus County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $2,850 to $4,975 a month, and the middle figure is $3,300 (n = 11 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 Trinity Valley Care 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 Trinidad, Joanne, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Emanuel Medical Center is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Trinity Valley Care keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Trinity Valley Care license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “TRINITY VALLEY CARE”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #507005673. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 15 residents — a mid-size home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Trinidad, Joanne, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2016, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is July 8, 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 5 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. 15 AMBULATORY, OF WHICH 6 MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. APPROVED HOSPICE WAIVER FOR FIVE (5) HOSPICE RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
- Medicines
Level of medication service: reminders only
Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”
caring.com · 2026-09-09
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — 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
3 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?”
- 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?”
Care & day-to-day support
These are the home’s own statements about its day-to-day practice — they are not part of the state licensing record, and the state has not approved or reviewed them.
Respite / short-term stays
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Level of medication serviceReminders only
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Incontinence care
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Works with hospice
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Medication management
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
What it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$3,650a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See listing
Likely monthly total
$3,650a month
Likely $3,650–$4,250
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 · where the price comes from
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$3,650this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.
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 $3,650–$4,250
- $3,650
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,650–$7,750
- $5,650
Costs & moving in
Payment methodsCheck · Credit card
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Private pay
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
VA benefits
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
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 worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly, seen September 9, 2026.
13 homes like this within 23 miles publish starting rates mostly between $1,900–$5,350.
- 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 13 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Lifespring Senior Campus, A Wellness CommunityTurlock · 0.8 mi · Mid-size home$1,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Malonzo EldercareModesto · 12 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- St. Stephen's HomeModesto · 15 mi · Small home$2,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sisters Assisted LivingModesto · 15 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Safe Haven Central ValleyModesto · 16 mi · Small home$4,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Patterson CarehomePatterson · 17 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Crossroads ManorRiverbank · 17 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Graceful Living at RiverbankRiverbank · 17 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Dutchollow Suites IModesto · 18 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Graceful Living at ModestoModesto · 18 mi · Small home$3,300Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Astoria at OakdaleOakdale · 19 mi · Mid-size home$2,150Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Integrated Health CareMerced · 22 mi · Small home$3,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Kazlin Infinite CareMerced · 22 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 242 S Laurel St, Turlock, CA 95380Address 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 2022, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2016. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 8, 2026.
- On file since
- 2022
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- July 8, 2026
Beside homes the same size
- Type A citations0typical 0
- Type B citations0typical 0
- Substantiated allegations0typical 0
- Total complaints0typical 1
“Typical” is the statewide median across the 327 licensed mid-size homes (7–15 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 2016.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
Jul 8, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst, LPA, Noel Wolf Petersen Arrived unannounced to the facility to conduct an annual inspection of the licensed property. LPA met with Administrator Jason Trinidad to explain the purpose of the visit. A physical inspection was conducted including but not limited to the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, exteriors, common areas, and evacuation route. the facility is clean, the traffic areas are well lit and unobstructed.Kitchen had adequate storage for sharps, medications, and toxics. The facility has adquate storage of food for 2 days perishable and 7 days non perishable foods. Bedrooms and bathrooms have adequate furniture and furnishings. The bathroom hardware is in good repair, water basin temperature is delivered between 105 and 120*F. LPA gave guidance the water heater in the northeast corner of the floor plan should get some calibration. Exteriors and common areas have adequate space for activities. Evacuation route swings freely and latches closed. Medication was reviewed for 3 clients at random, two clients had a discrepancy with the PRN reason section being filled out. LPA gave guidance to completely fill out. First aid kit has required items, the smoke alarm is functional, fire extinguisher is dated september 2025. Interviewed 2 staff, interviewed 2 clients. Staff files were reviewed for health screening, background check, first aid/cpr, and continuing/initial training. files were present and up to date. Client files were reviewed for health screening, needs and services plans, updated medical/mental assessments, admission agreement. files are present and up to date. Administrator files: including liability insurance and workers comp, facility license, administrator's certificate, the required posters(ombudsman, personal rights, facility sketch with evacuation route). files are present and up to date. No citations issued as part of this visit. a copy of the report was read and given to the administrator. exit interview conducted.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 8, 2026
Jun 4, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renee Campbell and arrived at the facility to conduct an unannounced annual inspection on 06/04/2025. LPA Campbell met with Jason Trinidad, General Manager and explained the purpose of the visit. Upon entry, LPA Campbell observed one resident in the living room watching TV and another resident in the dining room finishing breakfast. LPA Campbell inspected the physical plant including but not limited to the common area, kitchen, dining area, client bedrooms, client bathrooms, laundry room and outside courtyards of the facility to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations. The community consists of a two story building licensed to service 15 ambulatory residents, of which there may be 6 non-ambulatory residents. There is an approved hospice waiver for 5 hospice residents. The second story of the building is reserved for offices , additional food pantry and miscellaneous storage space. Residents live on the first floor of the building where there is a living room and dining room. There are 3 bathrooms and 10 bedrooms. LPA Campbell observed the facility to be free of odor, clean and in good repair. LPA Campbell observed bedrooms to be properly furnished with appropriate bedding and lighting. There are no bodies of water present. LPA Campbell observed sufficient seven-day non-perishable and two-day perishable food supplies. Fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in good repair. The facility thermostat was observed at 75 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA Campbell checked medication storage and found medication to be locked away and inaccessible to clients. The First aid kit was complete as well. LPA requested client and staff files for review. LPA reviewed 4 of 8 resident files and 5 of 9 staff files. Of the 4 resident files reviewed, all files were complete. Of the 5 staff files reviewed, all files were found to be complete. Toxins were made inaccessible to clients in care. Toxins are stored and locked in the laundry room. The fire extinguisher was fully charged and was last inspected on 09/26/2025. Weekly menus were observed in the kitchen along with a shower and laundry schedule for residents. Staff provided documentation of smoke alarm testing completed by Siemens Industry Inspection Services. The smoke alarm systems passed inspection. Staff tested the carbon monoxide alarm and it was found to be functioning as well. Per California Code of Regulations, Title 22, no deficiencies were observed during today’s visit. A copy of this report was provided to the facilitythe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 4, 2025
Apr 12, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renee Campbell arrived unannounced to conduct an annual inspection at approximately 9 am. LPA Campbell met with Joanne Trinidad, Administrator and Licensee and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is a two story building with eight clients currently living on the first floor and staff living quarters and offices on the second floor. Per Anabel Ventura, Caregiver, there are eight clients residing in the facility. LPA Campbell toured the facility and inspected common areas, the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, offices and staff living areas and backyard areas to ensure there are no safety hazards for residents. Furniture and furnishings were sufficient to meet the needs of residents. LPA Campbell observed a patio on the second floor. The facility temperature was 73 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the required range of 68 and 85 degrees. The facility's water temperature measured 107 degrees Fahrenheit, which is within the required range of 105 and 120 degrees. The Annual Fire Inspection reports for 2022 and 2023 were observed by LPA Campbell and were given an All Clear Statsus by the Turlock Fire Department. LPA Campbell observed first aid supplies and a fully-charged and up-to-date fire extinguisher that was last inspected on 10/18/2023. LPA Campbell observed a minimum 2-day supply of perishable food and a minimum 7-day supply of nonperishable food. LPA Campbell observed locked closets and cabinets for the storage of medication. Sharps were locked in a drawer in a kitchen. LPA Campbell observed locked storage areas in the laundry room, and under the sink for the storage of cleaning solutions as well. Per California Code of Regulations (CCR's) - Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8, no deficiencies are being cited. An exit interview was conducted with Joanne Trinidad, Administrator and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 12, 2024
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
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.
Find a detail about life at this home.
Rooms & the spaces they will use
Private rooms
Reported on seniorly.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Common areasIndoor Common Areas
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Wifi
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Private bathroom
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
LaundryDone by staff
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Room typesPrivate · Shared Rooms
Private — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Shared Rooms — reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visitor parking
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Roll-in / accessible shower
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Housekeeping
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Air conditioning in the room
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Cable or satellite TV
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Bath tubs
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals, preferences & familiar food
Meals served in the room
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Special diets supportedLow / No Sodium
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Meals provided
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Vegetarian or vegan optionsVegetarian
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Activities & the rhythm of a day
Activity types offeredLive Musical Performances · BBQs or Picnics · Live Dance or Theater Performances · Activities On-site · Birthday Parties · Holiday Parties · and 3 more
Live Musical Performances · BBQs or Picnics · Live Dance or Theater Performances · Activities On-site · Birthday Parties · Holiday Parties · Gardening Club · Trivia Games · Art Classes — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Trips outside the home
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services at the home
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Religious services off site
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Faith, culture & language
Languages spoken by caregiversEnglish · Spanish · Tagalog
English · Spanish — reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Tagalog — reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Pets, routines & independence
Residents may bring a petReported no
Reported on caring.com · seen September 9, 2026.
Visiting & staying involved
Public transit access claimed
Reported on aplaceformom.com · seen September 9, 2026.
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.
Sunnyside Senior Living
Turlock · Large community · 0.5 mi away
$2,500 a month to start · Listed by the home
Lifespring Senior Campus, A Wellness Community
Turlock · Mid-size home · 0.8 mi away
$1,900 a month to start · Listed by the home
Covenant Living of Turlock
Turlock · Large community · 1.6 mi away
$3,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Turlock Residential
Turlock · Mid-size home · 1.9 mi away
$4,250 a month to start · Covelight estimate
St. Thomas Retirement Center
Turlock · Mid-size home · 2.3 mi away
$3,250 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Cogir of Turlock
Turlock · Large community · 2.5 mi away
$3,900 a month to start · Listed by the home