Overview of Avery Garden Assisted Living

Peacefully nestled in the thriving neighborhood of Woodview St, Riverside, CA, Avery Garden Assisted Living is an idyllic community that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch care and support around the clock for their unique needs. The community also handles the housekeeping, laundry, and linen to ensure residents live a maintenance-free retirement.

There’s no dull moment within the community with its full calendar of fun games and family visitations, ensuring residents remain socially connected and active. Incontinence care, medication, diabetes, and respite management, are also available for residents’ comfort and safety. Here, residents enjoy delightful and nutritious meals that cater to dietary needs and tastes. Live blissfully in your golden years while receiving genuine care from a family-friendly community.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #1330 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1330th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
2 years in operation Rank #1300 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1300th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 1 / 100 Rank #2060 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2060th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #504 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 504th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
5 / 6
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceFebruary 27, 2024
CountyRiverside
License Number331880531

Ownership & Operating Entity

Avery Garden Assisted Living is legally operated by Avery Garden Assisted Living-riverside, and administered by Linda Thomas.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesInterior fire sprinklers, security system, block walls.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private And Semi-Private Suites
Tv
Cable
Internet
Fall Reduction Equipment
Specific ProgramsNutritious Home Cooked Meals, Daily Grooming and Beauty Services, Medication and Diabetes Management, Laundry, Linen and Housekeeping, Daily Activities and Games, Family Visitation, Birthday and Holiday Celebrations, 24 Hour Care and Supervision, Internet Access and Television, Respite Management, Doctor Visits

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionNutritious home cooked meals prepared daily, designed to meet the nutritional needs of residents.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 96 out of 100. Letter grade A. 15 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (75% below)
• Complaint visits (100% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection February 24, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 010 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 416 This facility has 75% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 75% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 013 This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 27 This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • February 24, 2026 annual inspection found no deficiencies and full compliance with safety, supplies, and documentation requirements.
  • February 13, 2025 annual inspection cited no deficiencies across documentation, physical plant, safety, food service, and employee records.
  • February 26, 2024 pre-licensing inspection found the facility clean, hazard-free, and meeting all operational requirements with zero deficiencies.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 3,167 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Suites

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Address 6.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Riverside's city center to Avery Garden Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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CA AVG 103
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CA AVG 57
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77
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CA AVG 81
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2
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #1330 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
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2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
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49.1%
Facility 49.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1256 / 1368
Riverside Retirement Villa LLCSemi-Private / 1 Bed / Studio
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AL
MC
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197
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CA AVG 103
Rank #174 / 1657
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 57
Rank #1050 / 2092
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 81
Rank #825 / 1401
3
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 13
Rank #1388 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1210 / 1487
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #796 / 1368
Villa De Anza Holdings, LLCPrivate / Shared Apartments
Citrus Place
AL
IL
MC
Riverside (Ramona)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #419 / 1657
Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1392 / 2092
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 81
Rank #1079 / 1401
4
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1207 / 1397
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1164
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #988 / 1487
61.4%
Facility 61.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1076 / 1368
Riverside Msl LLC ; Msl Community Mnagement LLCStudio / 1 Bed Room
CalOaks Senior Living
AL
Riverside (La Sierra)
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 103
Rank #968 / 1657
No
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 57
Rank #1180 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
4
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #1261 / 1397
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #953 / 1164
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #569 / 1487
70.3%
Facility 70.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #838 / 1368
Caloaks Care Group, IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Avery Garden Assisted Living
AL
Riverside (Alessandro Heights)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1330 / 1657
No
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 57
Rank #2060 / 2092
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1401
2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1300 / 1487
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #423 / 1368
Avery Garden Assisted Living-RiversidePrivate / Semi-Private Suites

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Avery Garden Assisted Living is located in Riverside, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Avery Garden Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Avery Garden Assisted Living in?

Avery Garden Assisted Living is in the Alessandro Heights neighborhood of Riverside.

Who is the owner of Avery Garden Assisted Living?

The legal owner and operator of Avery Garden Assisted Living is Avery Garden Assisted Living-Riverside.

Is Avery Garden Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Avery Garden Assisted Living has a walk score of 1. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Avery Garden Assisted Living?

Avery Garden Assisted Living's occupancy is 83%.

Who is the administrator of Avery Garden Assisted Living?

Linda Thomas is the administrator of Avery Garden Assisted Living.

How many beds does Avery Garden Assisted Living have?

Avery Garden Assisted Living has 6 beds.

Has Avery Garden Assisted Living had any recent citations?

Avery Garden Assisted Living has no recently reported citations.

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