Getting to Know El Rio
El Rio is operated by Koelsch and offers memory care in Modesto, CA. It is one of 2 Patriot Angels memory care partners in Modesto. More memory care in Modesto.
Memory Care and Other Care at El Rio
Paying for Memory Care at El Rio
Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, not to El Rio, so it can go toward the monthly memory care bill like any other income. A doctor’s note on memory loss and the need for supervision usually carries the claim. VA also checks income and assets; our guide to VA’s income and net worth limits shows how memory care costs lower countable income.
| Household | Maximum Aid & Attendance per month | Left of a $6,850 bill |
|---|---|---|
| Two veterans married, both qualifying | $3,845 | $3,005 |
| Veteran married to a non-veteran | $2,874 | $3,976 |
| Single veteran | $2,424 | $4,426 |
| Surviving spouse | $1,558 | $5,292 |
Compared with the California memory care figure of $6,850 a month. That is a state figure, not this community’s price; ask El Rio for its rate sheet.
See If Your Veteran Qualifies for Memory Care Help at El Rio
A wartime veteran or surviving spouse who needs supervision because of dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward care at El Rio. Answer a few questions to find out at no cost. Veterans rated 100% service-connected may also qualify; see how 100% service-connected veterans can qualify.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
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Memory Care Questions About El Rio
Can Aid & Attendance be used at El Rio?
Yes. The benefit is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward memory care at a private community like El Rio.
Does El Rio also offer assisted living?
Assisted living is not listed for El Rio; it focuses on memory care.
Can a family file for VA help after a move into El Rio?
Yes. Many families file after a move into El Rio, and the monthly cost there can help show financial need.






