Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Riverside County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 memory care providers 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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We analyzed These are the providers in Riverside County, CA our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Riverside County, CA. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
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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-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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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 score. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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).
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
MC
AL
IL
Riverside (Ramona)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #381 / 1,492
Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,257 / 1,887
B-33
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,201 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #972 / 1,452
61.4%
Facility 61.4%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,033 / 1,313
Riverside Msl LLC And Msl Community Mnagement LLCStudio / 1 Bed Room
Desert Cottages III
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Indio
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,690 / 1,887
B+11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #566 / 1,452
-Desert Cottages, LLC1 Bed / Semi-Private
Serene Legacy
MC
AL
RC
Perris (Shutters)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No-B-3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,363 / 1,452
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,288 / 1,313
Serene Legacy LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Mission Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Riverside (Ramona)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,054 / 1,492
Yes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,343 / 1,887
A+4-
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,452
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #189 / 1,313
-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
A Better Solution In Home Care
MC
HC
Riverside (Magnolia Center)
-No
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 57
Rank #723 / 1,887
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9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #698 / 1,452
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Liberty Senior Care
MC
HC
RC
Riverside
-No
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,305 / 1,887
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA 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

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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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 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 A Better Solution in Home Care

Residing in the harmonious neighborhood of Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA, A Better Solution in Home Care is a trusted community that offers in-home care. The community delivers dementia care, caregiving services, and after-care services right at your doorstep to meet your needs without the need of leaving your comfort zone. With a compassionate and highly-trained team attending to your needs 24/7, you can keep peace of mind and live comfortably while doing the things you love.

In times when you need to go out, the community provides transportation services for your conveniences. Meal preparation, medication reminders, and mobility assistance are also provided for residents to enjoy hassle-free living. The community also offers placement services just in case home care is not feasible for your ever-changing needs. Live longer and happier with top-notch care and services from a dedicated community.

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Liberty Senior Care

7177 Brockton Ave Ste 444C, Riverside, CA 92506
Overview of Liberty Senior Care

Liberty Senior Care operates a mobile elder care registry based near Brockton Avenue in Riverside, California, supplying non-medical home assistance to seniors throughout Riverside County. Aides travel directly to clients’ private houses to deliver daily care, helping individuals maintain their household routines instead of transitioning to an inpatient floor. The local administrative office sits near regional healthcare networks in an area with a walk score of 46, which requires a vehicle for most neighborhood errands.

The scheduling team manages care assignments around the clock to assist with personal hygiene, medication reminders, and general mobility. Field workers handle household management tasks such as light cleaning, laundry, and cooking, while also providing companionship through shared games, reading, and conversation. The agency designs separate routines for clients dealing with progressive cognitive decline, incorporating specific memory care and transfer assistance into the daily schedule.

The California Department of Social Services monitors home care organizations through periodic field reviews to confirm compliance with provider training and safety codes.

Prospective representatives can contact the Riverside office to find out if their neighborhood falls within the active service area. The administration can outline the intake process for hourly or full-time care plans, explain private payment options, and show you how they match individual caregivers to family dynamics.

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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.