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Best Memory Care in Riverside County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 memory care communities in Riverside County, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 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: 68The 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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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.

Mission Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Riverside (Ramona)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 104
Rank #1200 / 1646
Yes 44 -4--
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #481 / 1504
95.0% --Private / Semi-Private Rooms
The Grove Care and Wellness
MC
NH
SNF
Riverside (Downtown Riverside)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
No
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 59
Rank #155 / 2058
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #521 / 1475
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #443 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #562 / 1504
50.0% A+A & A Care And Wellness IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Gardens of Riverside
MC
Riverside (La Sierra Acres)
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 104
Rank #787 / 1646
No
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 59
Rank #1872 / 2058
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #123 / 1475
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1415 / 1504
87.8% -Tharon Riverside LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Studios
Desert Cottages I
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Indio
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
Yes
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 59
Rank #1602 / 2058
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 81
Rank #765 / 1475
32
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #810 / 1388
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #899 / 1434
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #453 / 1504
100.0% A+Desert Cottages L.l.c1 Bed / Semi-Private Room
Memory Care Our Countryside Resort
MC
HOS
RC
Perris
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 104
Rank #1229 / 1646
No
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 59
Rank #2002 / 2058
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #271 / 1475
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #211 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1415 / 1504
86.1% -Garlyn CoPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Loren’s Good Life Care
MC
AL
RESC
Riverside (Woodcrest)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
No
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 59
Rank #1988 / 2058
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #349 / 1475
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #739 / 1504
66.7% A+Loren's Good Life Care IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Meridian of Riverside
MC
AL
Riverside (Magnolia Center)
232
Facility 232
CA AVG 104
Rank #106 / 1646
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 59
Rank #597 / 2058
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 81
Rank #911 / 1475
51
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #1322 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1323 / 1504
49.1% -Riverside Retirement Villa LLCSemi-Private / 1 Bed / Studio
Savant of Jurupa Valley
MC
AL
Riverside (Pedley)
197
Facility 197
CA AVG 104
Rank #175 / 1646
No 60
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 81
Rank #818 / 1475
110
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 13
Rank #1379 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1234 / 1504
72.1% -Villa De Anza Holdings, LLCPrivate / Shared Apartments
Serene Legacy
MC
AL
RC
Perris (Shutters)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
No-
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #271 / 1475
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1415 / 1504
33.3% -Serene Legacy LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Citrus Place
MC
AL
IL
Riverside (Ramona)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 104
Rank #418 / 1646
Yes 48
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 81
Rank #1100 / 1475
33
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1202 / 1388
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #899 / 1434
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1019 / 1504
61.4% -Riverside Msl LLC And Msl Community Mnagement LLCStudio / 1 Bed Room
Integrated Care Communities
MC
AL
HOS
Moreno Valley
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 104
Rank #1281 / 1646
No
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 59
Rank #1894 / 2058
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #408 / 1475
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #590 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #292 / 1504
100.0% A+California Drug Consultants, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Desert Cottages II
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Indio
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
Yes 47
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 81
Rank #699 / 1475
38
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #951 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #481 / 1504
100.0% A+Desert Cottages, L.l.c1 Bed / Semi-Private Room
Desert Cottages III
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Indio
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 59
Rank #1855 / 2058
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #123 / 1475
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #326 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1504
0-Desert Cottages, LLC1 Bed / Semi-Private
Manzanita Village Senior Living
MC
AL
Moreno Valley
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 104
Rank #342 / 1646
No 43
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #785 / 1475
37
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1084 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1234 / 1504
81.3% -Moreno Valley Sl, I, LP And Mosaic Ca LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
A Better Solution In Home Care
MC
HC
Riverside (Magnolia Center)
-No 68 ----
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #739 / 1504
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Overview of Mission Care Center

Mission Care Center is a compassionate community in Riverside, CA dedicated to supporting residents’ well-being through skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. They feature a highly skilled team of clinicians, therapists, and medical consultants to help residents in their recovery process or maintain their functionality. Residents here enjoy the comfort of their healing environment with easy access to care services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Apart from comprehensive care services, the community assists residents and their families throughout their journey by offering compassionate social services. The community also organizes an array of fun and engaging activities to help residents stay stimulated and active. By meeting residents’ social and medical needs, Mission Care Center guarantees a smooth and comfortable healing journey.

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Overview of The Grove Care and Wellness

Ideally located in Riverside, CA, The Grove Care and Wellness is a peaceful oasis for those needing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Their team of excellent care experts carefully curates individual care plans that effectively address residents’ unique needs. Peace of mind and well-being is guaranteed by highly skilled nurses available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The community uses advanced therapeutic approaches and a state-of-the-art therapy center managed by excellent therapists to help residents maintain their highest level of function. With its wide array of engaging activities, the community ensures there are no boring moments for residents. At The Grove Care and Wellness, you are bound to achieve your care and recovery goals while enjoying your life to the fullest.

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Overview of The Gardens of Riverside

The Gardens of Riverside is a blissful retreat located in the peaceful neighborhood of Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA, specializing in memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ cognition, the community provides top-tier care and assistance 24/7. A respectful and specially trained team helps residents with their daily living activities to ease their worries and give more time to do the things they truly enjoy.

Empowering residents to live their retirement to the fullest, a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs is conducted for their leisure and wellness. Find comfort with food with healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those seeking comfort and convenience in their golden years with its genuine care and specially designed amenities.

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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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Overview of Memory Care Our Countryside Resort

Memory Care Our Countryside Resort is a distinguished community located in the serene residential area of Haines St. Perris, CA, that specializes in memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ wellness, the community provides top-notch care and assistance from a respectful and dementia-trained team attending to their special needs 24/7. Residents ease their worries with the community handling their day-to-day activities and household chores.

Aside from their healthcare needs, the community strives to keep residents active and happy by conducting stimulating activities and engaging programs. There’s no need to worry about meal preparation with delightful and healthy meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided to ensure residents are on track with their medication. The community is great for those who need additional support for residents to live comfortably in retirement.

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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 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.

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Overview of Savant of Jurupa Valley

Peacefully nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of El Palomino Drive, Riverside, CA, Savant of Jurupa Valley is a distinct community that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-notch care and assistance, alongside cozy and purposely designed accommodations to meet their special needs. Here, residents are guaranteed a maintenance-free lifestyle with a compassionate and highly trained team handling their day-to-day activities.

A well-thought-out calendar of fun activities and enriching programs is also conducted for residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Accommodating residents’ dietary restrictions, delightful and healthy meals are served for the finest dining experience. Amenities include a library, a fitness center, a movie theater, serene walking paths, and gardening spaces, perfect for recreation and socialization.

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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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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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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 Memory Care 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.

Does California Medicaid cover memory care?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 16 memory care communities in Riverside County, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.