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Cottages at Riverside
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Riverside, CA
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Cottages at Riverside

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Riverside, CA
6280 Clay St, Riverside, CA 92509 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Cottages at Riverside

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Tailored to provide help with daily living needs, Cottages at Riverside is a 110-bed residential senior living community in California. It offers a moderately walkable location where some errands can be done on foot, making it convenient for residents with partial independence in their mobility.

The home spotlights personalized care via its 24-hour staffing and nursing services, complemented by rehabilitation and respite care options. A full-time activity director coordinates engaging activities tailored to individual interests and needs, ensuring residents spend their time purposefully. Financial planning support exists to help residents manage their resources and long-term care decisions. Daily life centers around chef-prepared meals served in an inviting dining room, with an in-room dining option available. The community welcomes pets, recognizing that companionship is crucial to many occupants’ well-being. To support overall wellness, amenities include a full-service salon and spa, fitness classes, and routine health assessments. Transportation services help residents attend appointments and social outings, while weekly housekeeping and a concierge team handle practical daily needs. From 24-hour emergency maintenance to volunteer programs that build opportunities for community engagement, the property is focused on comfort and accessibility.

Whether occupants seek short-term respite, rehabilitation post-hospital stay, or active assisted living, Cottages at Riverside delivers comprehensive support in a community-oriented setting.

Facility Direct Line (951) 583-3056
Facility Direct Line (951) 583-3056

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
85
Bed community size
110-bed community Rank #640 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 640th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
13 years in operation Rank #565 / 1507Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 565th out of 1,507 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 54 / 100 Rank #1242 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1242nd out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
77%
Rank #735 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 735th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
85 / 110
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 9, 2013
CountyRiverside

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cottages at Riverside is legally operated by Extended Care Portfolio Ca Tnnt and Riverside Mgr LLC, and administered by Eva Tawfik.

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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 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.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (58% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per inspection (98% below)

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. 512 This facility has 58% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 58% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 23 This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #724 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.14 This facility has 98% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 98% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 4616 This facility has had 188% more total inspections than the California average (46 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 188% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2813 This facility has had 115% more complaint visits than the California average (28 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 115% more Rank #1236 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1236th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 137 This facility has had 86% more other visits than the California average (13 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 86% more
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 2510 This facility has had 150% more complaint investigations than the California average (25 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 150% more
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Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Riverside's city center to Cottages at Riverside's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.49 miles to nearest hospital (Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Riverside

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Lakes at Banning
AL
MC
RC
Banning
276
Facility 276
CA AVG 103
Rank #68 / 1,645
Yes
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,838 / 2,057
14
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,355 / 1,452
A+Lakes Senior Living, LLC, TheStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wildomar Senior Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Wildomar
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #151 / 1,645
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,504 / 2,057
31
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,157 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
56.5%
Facility 56.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,239 / 1,452
A+Wildomar Senior Assisted Living LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cottages at Riverside
AL
IL
MC
RC
Riverside (Pedley)
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #640 / 1,645
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,242 / 2,057
46
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,236 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #565 / 1,507
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #735 / 1,452
A+Extended Care Portfolio Ca Tnnt And Riverside Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise at Canyon Crest
AL
MC
Riverside (Canyon Crest)
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 103
Rank #862 / 1,645
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,504 / 2,057
13
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,507
26.1%
Facility 26.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,450 / 1,452
-Szr Riverside Assisted Lvg And Sunrise Senior Lvg MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Blessed Elder Care
AL
MC
RESC
Riverside (Magnolia Center)
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,299 / 1,645
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 58
Rank #829 / 2,057
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #502 / 1,507
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #805 / 1,452
A+Blessed Elder Care, Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Cottages at Riverside is located in Riverside, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Cottages at Riverside

What neighborhood is Cottages at Riverside in?

Cottages at Riverside is in the Pedley neighborhood of Riverside.

Who is the owner of Cottages at Riverside?

Cottages at Riverside is legally operated by Extended Care Portfolio Ca Tnnt and Riverside Mgr LLC, and administered by Eva Tawfik.

Is Cottages at Riverside in a walkable area?

Cottages at Riverside has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Cottages at Riverside?

Cottages at Riverside's occupancy is 77%.

How long has Cottages at Riverside been in business?

Cottages at Riverside has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Cottages at Riverside?

Yes, Cottages at Riverside allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Cottages at Riverside?

Eva Tawfik is the administrator of Cottages at Riverside.

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