A year ago my 95 year old mother (now 96) faced major medical issues that made it impossible to continue living in her apartment on her own in another senior independent living center. After visiting multiple facilities in Modesto, we kept returning to Bethel, favorably impressed with the staff and the level of care they offered - our only hesitation was that it all seemed too good to be true. In the year since moving Mom into her one bedroom apartment on Bethel's assisted living floor, turns out the hype wasn't hype at all. Life had been a struggle for Mom the previous couple of years; it had been a long time since I had seen her truly happy. That changed, thanks to Bethel's caring, compassionate, well-trained professional staff. As my mother's condition has deteriorated, Bethel has worked hard to preserve as much of her independence as possible, while keeping her safe and well-cared for. My mother is demanding and has high standards - takes a lot to win her over, but she has fallen in love with her caretakers. Bethel staff has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty, keeping us fully informed, and working well with Mom's doctors. The food is better than I expected, and there are plenty of activities to engage mind and soul - playing Skipbo, daily exercise, weekly lectures to attend, a chaplain, field trips, etc. Our one regret is that we didn't persuade Mom to move into Bethel years before (the second and third floors are for senior independent living, the first floor is assisted living), so that Mom could have enjoyed the full range of activities offered before the inevitable limitations of her age and condition kicked in. Not only has this made a difference for Mom, but for our family. Bethel staff has lifted so many of the daily responsibilities of caring for Mom off our shoulders that now, when we are with Mom, we truly have time to visit, instead of doing her laundry, making sure she's taking her meds, convincing her to wear her compression stockings, etc. My mother is near the end of her journey; we are so grateful that Bethel has improved her quality of life and made her feel so loved over this past year. I am giving Bethel 5 stars only because there is no higher rating ... read more

I learned a lot when I was doing research to find a long-term care facility for my father-in- law. All of the ones I looked at advertised their lovely grounds, spacious floor plans, activities and delicious meals. What helped me make my decision was when I talked to actual residents. They love living at Bethel - and several mentioned how everyone feels like family - from the staff to the other residents. One particular resident shared with me that she actually had no living family left, and that Bethel was her family. That was very comforting to know that Bethel gives its residents more than just a place to live, but a loving home. read more

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Our family is incredibly grateful for the care and kindness that Bethel Retirement Home provided to my mother over the years. From the very beginning, the staff made this transition as smooth as possible for both my mother and our family, and we could not have asked for a more supportive environment. The holiday seasons were truly special at Bethel. The halls were filled with beautiful music, festive decorations, and thoughtfully planned activities that brought so much joy to the residents. These moments became cherished memories for us, as we watched my mother light up with happiness. Every person at Bethel contributed to my mother's well-being--from the friendly faces at the front desk to the dedicated staff, housekeepers, and maintenance team. They treated her with such warmth and respect, making her feel at home each and every day. A special thank you to Pricilla, my mother's beautician, who went above and beyond by sending us lovely photos of my mother after each hair appointment. Those little touches meant the world to us. Our family will deeply miss Bethel and all of the wonderful people who became a part of our lives. Thank you for everything you have done for my mother and for us. read more

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Update on the Bethel review from June 2024. My Mom has not been at their facility for over a year. When she WAS a resident, employees were not aware she was missing for two weeks. I was told the billing would be removed for her last month (when she was not there) Today I received another billing statement. I guess communication between billing and administration continue to be an issue. read more

The very worst care anywhere! My mother was there and I won't go into detail, it's too p-I full.

My mother was a resident of Bethel for 20+ years. Overall she had a great experience during that time. On 10/24/2024 my mother was under Hospice Care and the nurse changed mom's status to imminent, her Pastor was coming over to give her, her last rights. My family and I were arriving to be present. My youngest daughter Gabrielle went into my mother's apartment and witnessed Lidia (a care giver) at my mother's bedside video recording/live streaming her to someone. She noticed my daughter and clumsily put her phone away and said she was sharing the video with a former employee who was a prior caregiver for mom. When my daughter told me I was furious and hurt that someone could be so inconsiderate and demeaning. My daughter cannot get this out of her head, it is really haunting her. Mom was on oxygen, unable to communicate and fighting for her last breaths; and this is my daughters last memory of my mom; Lidia with a phone in her face. Just callus. When I found out I was pretty angry. On Monday 10/28/2024 we were cleaning out my mom's apartment and I asked the receptionist if she could ask the facility Director (Melissa) to meet us in mom's apartment. I told her I wanted to file a formal complaint and asked my daughter to share what she witnessed. I am sure this is a Hippa violation and against the Act law. Melissa said she was sorry and that this shouldn't have happend and that Lidia would be addressed. Liz (a senior administrator) came by the apartment to give condolences and apologized for the conduct of Lidia and said that they would be firing her and that they had zero tolerance for such violations. We have been curious about what the facility decided to do with Lidia; her actions were very hurtful to our family and a big disrespect and lack of dignity for my mother. Fast forward, today 12/12/2024, my daughter Gabrielle found out that Lidia was still employed. It was a big dissapointment for us. I called Bethel to talk to Melissa, but she wasn't available, so I spoke with Liz. She said she was happy that I called and shared our feelings with her and that she would call me back within 10 minutes. Northstar Senior Living is the management company and it was their decision/policy. The actual owner of Bethel was notified and a new decision was made regarding Lidia. read more

The common areas, especially dining, are dark and dreary. The food is absolutely disgusting and the gossiping old ladies are beyond decency.

I have had several occasions to have personal interaction with Bethel Retirement Community over the years. I have had family members and friends that have lived here and loved Bethel. I recently have had a very close and dear friend move into Bethel. The attention, kindness and respect that she has received by Elizabeth Azlin has been a huge comfort to me as I am not able to be there to help her with this transition. Elizabeth has really gone the extra mile to make sure my friend is feeling comfortable and safe and welcomed into her new community. I have experienced this kind of close Family environment every time I have had any involvement with Bethel Retirement Community . I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a loving, caring and respectful community. read more

My mother spent her last two months of life there. She needed full care in the assisted living side and the health care workers were wonderful. I was so comfortable with her care. Highly recommend ! read more

Had the pleasure of touring the community and had lunch. Grounds are well kept, rooms are clean, food is great, staff is very welcoming. If you are looking for a community for your loved one this is the place to go. read more

My mom has been at bethel for about 3 years. It's a beautiful place with excellent staff. They go out of their way to ensure comfort. Mom lives in their locked building now, for her own protection. It too is nice looking, but don't let that fool you. Now I know dealing with incontinence can't be fun, but that's why I'm not a caregiver and that's why we placed mom with people who are. But two weekends in a row now, we have gotten phone calls stating that mom was refusing care and so they left her alone...in her room, soaked in pee and covered in poo. Now I'm quite sure mom wasn't refusing care as much as she was embarrassed and needed someone to kindly step into her world and help her. The first weekend, I was told that she was having a psychiatric and medical emergency so I rushed right over. But the only emergency was that she was covered in poop and no one wanted to clean her up. I did take her to the ER and the doctor there said absolutely nothing was wrong with her. Aside from that, I am so grossed out at the idea of touching ANYTHING in the facility now. How many people are they ignoring? How much fecal matter is on the carpets and walls and elevator buttons and tables and chairs and such? This second weekend, friends were visiting and horrified by the lack of attention mom was receiving. Mom will be leaving Bethel in 2 days. I am so beside myself. There have been other smaller concerns that we haven't kept score of (I.e. taking over a month to administer a new prescription). Bethel may be ok and even great for assisted living, but when it comes to the behavioral needs of late stage Alzheimers and dementia, Bethel is ill prepared, trained, aware, and equipped. That doesn't mean they aren't loving and caring. It just means they are not ready for this level of care. This review is based on extensive personal and professional experience and is the collective perspective of our family as a whole. read more

My dad has been at Bethel for over a year now. I can't tell you how happy and pleased we both are about this facility. From day one, they have treated my dad with unbelievable service. And almost immediately, every staff member knew his name, from the front desk to the maintenance people. He truly found a wonderful home. Recently, my dad took a turn for the worst. Bethel worked with his insurance and assisted in moving him to the assisted living area of their community. Everything went smoothly. My dad has many new friends, especially the staff. Often, my wife and I would come for a visit and find workers, after delivering his pills, having a laugh in his room. EVERY ONE of them is extremely nice and respectful. My wife and I couldn't be happier he found this wonderful place. My dad is doing better now and enjoying himself more than he has in years. I cannot recommend Bethel Retirement Community any more highly. I sleep sound at night knowing my father is in great hands, with caring people. If you have any doubt, ask for "Dougie-Fresh" (the staff's nickname for my dad). He'll tell you all about this wonderful place. Thank you Bethel for taking care of my dad. read more

I visited Bethel Retirement Community in Modesto, Ca. on 4/29/2016 looking to place my parents, age 92 & 87. They have medical & cognitive issues and our family wanted a facility that would let them stay together in the same room, as they have been married almost 70 years. The community felt comfortable, appeared clean & well-kept and people seemed friendly and relaxed. The rooms were adequate in size (although perhaps sized more for one person than two). I felt the level of care provided would be good based on the information I received in answer to the detailed questions I asked. What I felt was truly exceptional about Bethel was the amount of information and time spent in explaining things to me, answering my questions, and transparently letting me know how Bethel worked, how assisted-living worked, what it truly might cost and the overall common-sense approach this community seems to take. I appreciated the straightforward information from Elizabeth (exceptional) ! Choosing assisted-living is a complicated and confusing process and often marketing and administration seem to be the priority at some of the facilities I have visited. Obviously filling rooms/beds is important for a facility but I did not get the feeling from the people I spoke with at Bethel that this was ALL they cared about. They truly seemed to be interested in the people and finding a good fit with the community. Again , I was EXTREMELY impressed with Elizabeth. We have not chosen a place yet but so far Bethel is our family's top choice. read more

This place is great! Staff is always nice and helpful and compassionate! They really care for their residents. And everything is clean. It's a great place to live and feel cared for. Would highly recommend it! read more

A. Squier spent almost 3 years here. She was well taken care of. She will miss the staff who are friendly and caring. She will miss her fellow residents. Her daughter K. Flossman also agrees that Bethel deserves the highest grades! read more

Great care here at this retirement home! Lovely staff :)