Meridian of Riverside

Overview of Meridian of Riverside

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in Meridian of Riverside set in the peaceful residential area of Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. A kind and well-trained team cares for residents’ unique needs in retirement around the clock, ensuring their comfort and safety. With a resident call response system, housekeeping services, and laundry services, residents are guaranteed to keep their worries at bay.

Here, residents are empowered to live their lives to the fullest with a carefully curated calendar of activities tailored to their leisure and wellness. Delightful and healthy meals are also provided for residents’ nutritional needs. The community also optimizes residents’ resources with exclusive programs and a Military Veterans’ program for a better quality of life. Make every moment of your golden years count surrounded by the community’s purposely designed amenities.

(951) 684-4401

232-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

2 years in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 74 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

49%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

114 / 232

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceApril 15, 2024

CountyRiverside

Meridian of Riverside is legally operated by Riverside Retirement Villa Llc, and administered by Molly Bowie.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 8 citations 51 total visits 42 complaint visits 2 official inspections 28 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

4 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection May 15, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	8	10	This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better
Serious citations (Type A) Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	0	3	This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 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.
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	8	4	This facility has 100% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 100% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2024.	4	5	This facility has 20% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 5).↓ 20% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.2	3.3	This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	51	16	This facility has 219% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (51 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 219% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	42	13	This facility has 223% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (42 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 223% worse Rank #1330 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1330th 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 Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	7	7	This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	2	4	This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	28	10	This facility has 180% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 180% worse

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

The most recent inspection on January 30, 2026, found no deficiencies and dismissed the complaint as unfounded because the named resident was not at the facility.
The August 20, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failures in timely medical care causing serious injury, delayed incontinence care, and medication mismanagement with multiple related deficiencies.
Pest control was a recurring complaint theme with one substantiated issue in August 2025 but multiple later investigations found no evidence of active infestations or poor facility repair.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Semi-Private / 1 Bed / Studio

Building Type: 2-story

Beauty Services

Transportation Services

Housekeeping Services

Recreational Activities

3.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Riverside's city center to Meridian of Riverside'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.


Meridian of Riverside	AL MC	Riverside (Magnolia Center)	232 Facility 232 CA AVG 103 Rank #106 / 1657	No	74 Facility 74 CA AVG 57 Rank #598 / 2092	77 Facility 77 CA AVG 81 Rank #925 / 1401	2	42 Facility 42 CA AVG 13 Rank #1330 / 1397	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1164	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 13 Rank #1300 / 1487	49.1% Facility 49.1% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1256 / 1368	Riverside Retirement Villa LLC	Semi-Private / 1 Bed / Studio
Savant of Jurupa Valley	AL MC	Riverside (Pedley)	197 Facility 197 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, LLC	Private / Shared Apartments
Manzanita Village Senior Living	AL MC	Moreno Valley	150 Facility 150 CA AVG 103 Rank #343 / 1657	No	43 Facility 43 CA AVG 57 Rank #1505 / 2092	82 Facility 82 CA AVG 81 Rank #793 / 1401	3	18 Facility 18 CA AVG 13 Rank #1088 / 1397	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #413 / 1164	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #1210 / 1487	81.3% Facility 81.3% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #567 / 1368	Moreno Valley Sl,I,LP; Mosaic Ca LLC	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
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 LLC	Studio / 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, Inc	Private / Shared Rooms

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Meridian of Riverside in?

Meridian of Riverside is in the Magnolia Center neighborhood of Riverside.

Who is the owner of Meridian of Riverside?

The legal owner and operator of Meridian of Riverside is Riverside Retirement Villa Llc.

Is Meridian of Riverside in a walkable area?

Meridian of Riverside has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Meridian of Riverside?

Meridian of Riverside's occupancy is 49%.

Who is the administrator of Meridian of Riverside?

Molly Bowie is the administrator of Meridian of Riverside.

How many beds does Meridian of Riverside have?

Meridian of Riverside has 232 beds.

Has Meridian of Riverside had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Meridian of Riverside has had 9 recently reported deficiencies.

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