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Best Assisted Living in Riverside County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 assisted living communities in Riverside County, CA using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 37/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Riverside County, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 57The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Riverside County, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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

Integrated Care Communities
AL
HOS
MC
Moreno Valley
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 104
Rank #1282 / 1648
No
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 57
Rank #1891 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1399
9
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #265 / 1494
100.0% California Drug Consultants, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Community Care On Palm
AL
ADC
NH
RC
SNF
Riverside (Wood Streets)
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 104
Rank #1124 / 1648
No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 57
Rank #1213 / 2087
----- 95.1% -Shared Rooms
Meridian of Riverside
AL
MC
Riverside (Magnolia Center)
232
Facility 232
CA AVG 104
Rank #106 / 1648
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 57
Rank #597 / 2087
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 81
Rank #924 / 1399
2
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #1322 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1305 / 1494
49.1% Riverside Retirement Villa LLCSemi-Private / 1 Bed / Studio
Savant of Jurupa Valley
AL
MC
Riverside (Pedley)
197
Facility 197
CA AVG 104
Rank #175 / 1648
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 57
Rank #1048 / 2087
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 81
Rank #824 / 1399
3
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 13
Rank #1379 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1215 / 1494
72.1% Villa De Anza Holdings, LLCPrivate / Shared Apartments
Citrus Place
AL
IL
MC
Riverside (Ramona)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 104
Rank #419 / 1648
Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1390 / 2087
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 81
Rank #1078 / 1399
12
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1202 / 1388
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #753 / 1160
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #994 / 1494
61.4% Riverside Msl LLC And Msl Community Mnagement LLCStudio / 1 Bed Room
CalOaks Senior Living
AL
RESC
Riverside (La Sierra)
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 104
Rank #964 / 1648
No
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 57
Rank #1178 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1300 / 1399
34
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #1254 / 1388
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #951 / 1160
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #571 / 1494
70.3% Caloaks Care Group, IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Manzanita Village Senior Living
AL
MC
Moreno Valley
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 104
Rank #343 / 1648
No
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 57
Rank #1501 / 2087
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #792 / 1399
13
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1083 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1215 / 1494
81.3% Moreno Valley Sl, I, LP And Mosaic Ca LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
Overview of The Galleria View Villa

Conveniently located near hospitals and healthcare providers in Riverside, CA, The Galleria View Villa is an astounding community that offers assisted living. With top-notch care and assistance 24/7 from a compassionate and highly trained team, residents are guaranteed to live their golden years without worries. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are provided for residents to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Prioritizing residents’ preferences, the community conducts fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their interests and wellness. Here, residents enjoy healthy and delicious home-cooked meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, respite care, incontinence care, and transportation services are also available for residents’ comfort and convenience. Spend your golden years without worries surrounded by the community’s dedicated care and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Citiview Residential Care

Overlooking Riverside, CA’s scenic views, Citiview Residential Care is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Alzheimer’s and dementia care are also provided, alongside top-notch care and assistance around the clock to meet residents’ unique needs in their later years. Keep peace of mind and live life to the fullest with the community, helping with residents’ personal needs and household responsibilities.

A variety of fun activities and engaging programs are conducted daily for residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Three delightful and healthy homecooked meals are served daily to meet residents’ nutritional needs; special diets are provided upon request. Incontinence care, medication management, hospice waiver, and transportation services are also provided to ensure residents are well-cared for. The community is great for those who need assistance to live their day-to-day activities with its committed care and welcoming environment.

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Allbrite Care Inc.

67725 Long Canyon Ln, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241
Overview of Allbrite Care

Allbrite Care Inc. is an upscale residential care community in Desert Hot Springs, CA, that offers luxurious accommodations and 24-hour care. With its boutique-style home, the community strives to promote an environment where older adults feel at home. Chef-prepared meals, daily activities, and transportation are among the community’s high quality services that aim to maintain residents’ independence without hassles. The community’s dedication to residents’ well-being is well-reflected by it high standards of care and peaceful setting.

Social events, interest programs, and light exercises accompany older adults during their stay to prevent loneliness and promote an active lifetsyle. With its quiet atmosphere and spacious common areas, residents are guaranteed relaxation and comfort. Local amenities and commercial establishments are also easily accessible. This residential care community is a great option for retirement, especially for older adults looking for a home away from home.

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Overview of Loren’s Good Life Care

Loren’s Good Life Care is an idyllic retreat set in the peaceful neighborhood of Canyon View Drive, Riverside, CA, that offers personal care, dementia care, and 24-hour care. Committed to improving residents’ wellness, the community delivers top-tier care and assistance around the clock to meet their specific needs and preferences. Housekeeping is also handled by the community to ensure residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Aside from healthcare services, residents are encouraged to live actively and retain social connections through recreational activities tailored to their leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. The community is a good choice for those who need assistance to live their retirement comfortably with its trusted care and beautifully designed amenities.

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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.

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Overview of Desert Cottages I

Ideally located in the peaceful residential of Himalaya Drive, Indio, CA, Desert Cottages I is a blissful retreat that specializes in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, the community also offers hospice care, transitioning program, and respite care. With its quaint and welcoming setting, the community strives to accommodate up to six residents. Keep peace of mind with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to your special needs 24/7, while retaining your independence.

Enhance cognition through stimulating activities that aims to keep residents happy and active. Pet therapy is also conducted to ease residents’ loneliness. Seek comfort in food and enjoy mealtimes with delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. The community is great for those aiming to create memorable moments in their later years with its specially designed amenities and dedicated services.

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Serene Legacy

1508 Palermo Dr, Perris, CA 92571
Overview of Serene Legacy

Experience a better quality of life at Serene Legacy, a blissful retreat in Perris, CA that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being, providing top-tier care tailored to their needs 24/7. Residents can keep their peace of mind with beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations that aim to keep them comfortable and safe.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are also conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. With delightful and healthy dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation assistance are also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is great for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Integrated Care Communities

Receive top-notch care from Integrated Care Communities, a remarkable community in Moreno Valley, CA designed to provide affordable assisted living and memory care services. They help residents age gracefully by providing them with personalized care plans and tailored services. Their team of excellent caregivers is available 24/7 to assist residents with their daily activities, medication management, and more for their comfort and safety.

The community also provides an array of activities and programs to help residents stay active and enjoy enriching experiences for their well-being. Residents’ safety is also guaranteed with 24-hour security and advanced safety features installed throughout the campus. Here, everyone is encouraged to reach their maximum potential while indulging in vibrant experiences and loving care.

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Overview of Desert Cottages III

Peacefully set in the quiet neighborhood of Pettirosso St, Indio, CA, Desert Cottages III, is an idyllic retreat that focuses on dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The community strives to provide a safe place for up to six residents with its cozy and quaint setting. A compassionate and highly skilled team attends to residents’ special needs 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. With over 30 years of experience, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care they deserve.

Promoting belongingness and an active lifestyle, the community conducts enriching activities and stimulating programs for residents’ leisure and wellness. Handicap accessible amenities are also provided for residents’ safety. The community is ideal for those seeking to enhance their cognition with its specialized care and purposely designed amenities.

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Overview of Community Care on Palm

Experience genuine care with Community Care on Palm, a compassionate community in Riverside, CA that offers an array of rehabilitative services. The community helps residents recover successfully with the help of their professional therapists trained in physical, speech, and occupational therapy. Residents are well-cared for with access to 24/7 skilled nursing services and individualized care plans tailored to their preferences and needs.

Those looking for short-term stays can access the community’s respite care and adult day care program designed to offer companionship and relief for family caregivers. Living spaces here are designed to provide both comfort and opportunities for meaningful social interactions. With its round-the-clock care and customized services, the community warrants an effective delivery of care amidst a safe and nurturing environment.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Riverside County, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 16 assisted living facilities in Riverside County, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Riverside County, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Riverside County, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Riverside County, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.