Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Riverside County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 assisted living communities in Riverside County, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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.
Citrus Place
AL
IL
MC
Riverside (Ramona)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,350
B-Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #912 / 1,411
33
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,121 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
61.4%
Facility 61.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #939 / 1,202
Riverside Msl LLC And Msl Community Mnagement LLCStudio / 1 Bed Room
Desert Cottages III
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
RC
Indio
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B+Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,240 / 1,411
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #509 / 1,299
-Desert Cottages, LLC1 Bed / Semi-Private
CalOaks Senior Living
AL
RESC
Riverside (La Sierra)
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 103
Rank #783 / 1,350
CNo
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #765 / 1,411
48
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,166 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #509 / 1,299
70.3%
Facility 70.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #712 / 1,202
Caloaks Care Group, IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Serene Legacy
AL
MC
RC
Perris (Shutters)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B-No-3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,177 / 1,202
Serene Legacy LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Community Care On Palm
AL
ADC
NH
RC
SNF
Riverside (Wood Streets)
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 103
Rank #882 / 1,350
B-No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 56
Rank #789 / 1,411
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94.3%
Facility 94.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #178 / 1,202
-Shared Rooms
Allbrite Care Inc.
AL
RESC
Desert Hot Springs (Garnet)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
?No-1-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
---Private / Shared Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 16 analyzed for Riverside County. See how we rank facilities

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Citrus Place

7898 California Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Overview of Citrus Place

Citrus Place is an outstanding community set in the quiet residential area of California Avenue, Riverside, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing top-tier care and assistance for their special needs, alongside specially designed studio and one-bedroom accommodations, to optimize comfort and safety. As a member of MBK Senior Living, the community features luxurious and high-quality services for residents to spend their later years without worries.

Elevate your retirement experience with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to your leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals, catering to your dietary needs and tastes. Amenities include a swimming pool, a movie theater, a salon, a game room, and community gardens, perfect for recreation and socialization.

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Overview of Desert Cottages III

Desert Cottages III provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Indio, CA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care centers on comfort and end of life needs, residential care provides ongoing support in a residential setting, and respite care gives a family caregiver a short stay option when they need to travel or recover.

Several care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since care may continue without a move to another community. There are 6 beds, creating a small setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one bed and semi private options, so residents can choose either a single occupancy arrangement or a shared setting.

Pets are allowed, which means a resident may keep a pet while living at the community. Elizabeth Hengstler serves as the administrator, and Desert Cottages operates the community. Desert Cottages III may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care, hospice care, or a short term respite stay within a small residential setting.

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Overview of CalOaks Senior Living

Ideally situated near Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center in Polk Street, Riverside, CA, CalOaks Senior Living is a trusted continuing care community that offers assisted living. The community offers the highest quality of care with a kind and highly trained team attending to residents’ needs 24/7. Here, residents’ needs and preferences are prioritized to ensure their comfort and convenience.

Have fun with a well-thought-of calendar of stimulating activities and enriching programs for leisure and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are also served daily to meet residents’ tastes and dietary needs. The community also offers incontinence care, medication management, and respite care for residents’ healthcare needs. Make every moment of your best years count while receiving the utmost care and support you deserve.

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Serene Legacy

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

Serene Legacy provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Perris, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident lives in a private or shared room. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time. The range of services may also fit someone who needs daily assistance, memory care supervision, or temporary support. Serene Legacy has six beds, making it a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms provide personal space for one resident, while shared rooms suit someone who wants a companion; Monica Ortiz serves as the administrator.

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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.

Starting Price $10,500/Month

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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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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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Assisted Living in Riverside County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 40/ 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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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.