Arlington Gardens Care Center
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Riverside, CA
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Arlington Gardens Care Center

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Riverside, CA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Arlington Gardens Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Arlington Gardens Care Center

Experience the dedicated care and warmth at Arlington Gardens Care Center in Riverside, CA, where exceptional support and a vibrant, compassionate environment come together to offer a truly enriching living experience. This community provides a comprehensive range of services, including short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing, ensuring that each resident receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs. The committed team is passionate about providing quality support, creating an uplifting and joyful atmosphere. Residents can also select from thoughtfully designed, comfortable apartments that cater to their individual tastes.

With a variety of amenities and activities, including a spacious rehab gym and wellness programs, Arlington Gardens Care Center promotes connection and supports the emotional, mental, and physical health of residents. Each day is designed to bring joy and add meaning to residents’ lives, making it a wonderful place to call home.

(951) 351-2800

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 16.7% Below CA avg. ▼ 16.7% Below CA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 4.8% Below CA avg. ▼ 4.8% Below CA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 71.0% Below CA avg. ▼ 71.0% Below CA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 17.4% Above CA avg. ▲ 17.4% Above CA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to California state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 342nd out of 345 homes in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 0m per day
Rank #342 / 345Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 342nd out of 345 homes in California for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the California average, with a ranking across 345 California SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility California avg (4h 23m per day)
vs California avg
-31%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +180% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 24m per day ▼ 38% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 21m per day ▲ 11% State avg: 1h 13m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 29m per day ▼ 6% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 44m per day ▼ 8% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 14m per day ▲ 180% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 20m per day ▼ 33% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home is often near full

Higher occupancy than the California average: 84.7%
Occupancy rate
99% Rank #155 / 1530Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th out of 1530 homes in California for occupancy rate. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1530. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
49 days
Years in operation
13 years in operation Rank #531 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 531st out of 1487 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #643 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 643rd out of 2093 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Awards

Awards5-Star Quality Measures Medicare Rating

License Details

CMS Certification Number56485

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
No Alzheimer's certification

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsShort-Term Rehabilitation, 24-Hour Skilled Nursing, In-house IV Therapy
Touring HoursMonday – Friday: 6:45 am – 6:30 pm, Weekends: 6:45 am – 5:30 pm

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 25

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations
62 Rank #268 / 352Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 268th out of 352 homes in California for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 352 CA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

California average 50.2

Citations per inspection
2.48 Rank #30 / 352Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 352 homes in California for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 352 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

California average 4.65


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

16 of 62 citations resulted from standard inspections; 38 of 62 resulted from complaint investigations; and 8 of 62 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
1
150% worse than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious health citations
0
100% better than California average

California average: 1

1 critical citation California average: 0.4

0 serious citations California average: 1

59 moderate citations California average: 47.2

2 minor citations California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 4 years)
Care Planning moderate citation Oct 20, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights critical citation Oct 20, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 27, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 27, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 190
Employees 177
Contractors 13
Staff to resident ratio 1.94 : 1
7% more staff per resident than California average
California average ratio: 1.81 : 1 California average ratio: 1.81 : 1See full California ranking
Avg staff/day 73
Average shift 7.3 hours
5% worse than California average
California average: 7.7 hours California average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full California ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 48,843

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 11 total: 9 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 40 total: 30 full-time employees and 10 contractors. 40
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 91 total: 90 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 91
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.3%

136 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 10 Registered Nurse: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant9019121,34392100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse30104010,28992100%8
Speech Language Pathologist110113,1738491%6.9
Registered Nurse92113,10992100%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide120122,8408693%6.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician8081,9178592%7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant6061,4048592%6.5
RN Director of Nursing2021,0056571%8.1
Dental Services Staff2029896571%8
Other Dietary Services Staff2027999098%7.6
Qualified Social Worker2027787986%7.3
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian1014495661%8
Administrator1012376470%3.7
91 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
40 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 91%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 93%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 92%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 92%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 71%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 71%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 98%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 86%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 61%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2025

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $13K Rank #1 / 352Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 352 homes in California for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the California average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 352 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
77% lower than California average

California average: $55K

Number of fines 1
58% fewer fines than California average

California average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than California average

California average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $13K
California average $55K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Oct 20, 2025 · $13K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 20, 2025
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.9
33% worse than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.8
13% worse than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Above average California avg: 4.2 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.3%
29% worse than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.4%
20% worse than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 9.7%
14% better than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.8%
11% worse than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.0%
41% worse than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.8%
60% worse than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.5%
87% worse than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.4%
37% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.86
17% better than California average

California average: 2.25

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.20
38% worse than California average

California average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average California avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
80% better than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.7%
7% better than California average

California average: 93.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 22.3%
In line with California average

California average: 23.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.0%
11% better than California average

California average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.6%
27% better than California average

California average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 67.0%
25% better than California average

California average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 65.0%
28% better than California average

California average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 98
Medicare
61
62.2% of residents
Medicaid
19
19.4% of residents
Private pay or other
18
18.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$31.5M
Profit
$5.4M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$31.5M Rank #52 / 346Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 346 homes in California for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the California SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$5.4M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #101 / 346Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 346 homes in California for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$10.9M
34.5% of revenue Rank #315 / 346Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 315th out of 346 homes in California for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California SNFs typically land around 56–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.3M
Total costs $26.1M

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-story

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Address 9.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Riverside's city center to Arlington Gardens Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California

Arlington Gardens Care Center is located in Riverside, California.
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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).
CA

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
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Arlington Gardens Care Center

What neighborhood is Arlington Gardens Care Center in?

Arlington Gardens Care Center is in the La Sierra neighborhood of Riverside.

Is Arlington Gardens Care Center in a walkable area?

Arlington Gardens Care Center has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Arlington Gardens Care Center?

Arlington Gardens Care Center's occupancy is 95.4%.

Are there photos of Arlington Gardens Care Center?

Yes — there are 14 photos of Arlington Gardens Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Arlington Gardens Care Center?

Arlington Gardens Care Center is located at 3688 Nye Ave, Riverside, CA 92505, United States.

What is the phone number of Arlington Gardens Care Center?

(951) 351-2800 will put you in contact with the team at Arlington Gardens Care Center.

Is Arlington Gardens Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Arlington Gardens Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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