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Blessed Elder Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Riverside, CA
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Blessed Elder Care

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Riverside, CA
5041 Sierra St, Riverside, CA 92504 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Blessed Elder Care

Blessed Elder Care Inc., founded in 2010 in the historic City of Riverside, is a trusted and privately owned 12-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. As a licensed establishment under the Department of Social Services, Blessed Elder Care has been dedicated to providing exceptional care to the elderly community of Riverside since its inception.

This family-run facility takes pride in its commitment to serving individuals and their loved ones during their time of need. The caring and dedicated staff at Blessed Elder Care eagerly anticipate the opportunity to provide compassionate and personalized care to residents, ensuring their well-being and comfort are always prioritized. With a focus on creating a nurturing and supportive environment, Blessed Elder Care aims to make a positive difference in the lives of the elderly community they have the privilege to serve.

Facility Direct Line (951) 588-6533
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Capacity and availability

Residents per day
9
Bed community size
12-bed community Rank #1299 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1299th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
16 years in operation Rank #500 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 500th out of 1,505 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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: 67 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
75%
Rank #805 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 805th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
9 / 12
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 2, 2010
CountyRiverside

Ownership & Operating Entity

Blessed Elder Care is legally operated by Blessed Elder Care, Inc., and administered by Magdalina Gurau.

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (83% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (93% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 212 This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 83% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 03 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.34 This facility has 93% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 93% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 616 This facility has had 63% fewer total inspections than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 63% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 113 This facility has had 92% fewer complaint visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer Rank #210 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has had 100% fewer other visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 110 This facility has had 90% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 90% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Blessed Elder Care

Address 3.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Riverside's city center to Blessed Elder Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.21 miles to nearest hospital (Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Riverside

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.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. 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.
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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
The Lakes at Banning
AL
MC
RC
Banning
276
Facility 276
CA AVG 103
Rank #68 / 1,645
Yes
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,838 / 2,057
14
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,505
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,355 / 1,452
A+Lakes Senior Living, LLC, TheStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wildomar Senior Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Wildomar
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #151 / 1,645
Yes 43 31
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,157 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,236 / 1,505
56.5%
Facility 56.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,239 / 1,452
A+Wildomar Senior Assisted Living LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cottages at Riverside
AL
IL
MC
RC
Riverside (Pedley)
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #640 / 1,645
Yes 54 46
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,236 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #604 / 1,505
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #735 / 1,452
A+Extended Care Portfolio Ca Tnnt And Riverside Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise at Canyon Crest
AL
MC
Riverside (Canyon Crest)
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 103
Rank #862 / 1,645
Yes 43 13
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,505
26.1%
Facility 26.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,450 / 1,452
-Szr Riverside Assisted Lvg And Sunrise Senior Lvg MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Blessed Elder Care
AL
MC
RESC
Riverside (Magnolia Center)
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,299 / 1,645
No 67 6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #500 / 1,505
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #805 / 1,452
A+Blessed Elder Care, Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Blessed Elder Care is located in Riverside, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Blessed Elder Care

What neighborhood is Blessed Elder Care in?

Blessed Elder Care is in the Magnolia Center neighborhood of Riverside.

Is Blessed Elder Care in a walkable area?

Blessed Elder Care has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Blessed Elder Care?

Blessed Elder Care's occupancy is 75%.

How long has Blessed Elder Care been in business?

Blessed Elder Care has been operating for approximately 16 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Blessed Elder Care?

No, Blessed Elder Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Blessed Elder Care?

Magdalina Gurau is the administrator of Blessed Elder Care.

How many beds does Blessed Elder Care have?

Blessed Elder Care has 12 beds.

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