Occupancy rate
75%
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Blessed Elder Care
Assisted Living in Riverside
Blessed Elder Care
Assisted Living in Riverside
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.
12-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
15 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 67 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Occupancy
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
9 / 12
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 2, 2010
CountyRiverside
Blessed Elder Care is legally operated by Blessed Elder Care, Inc., and administrated by Magdalina Gurau.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Total Residents: 12
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Blessed Elder Care
Assisted Living
Memory Care
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
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Official inspections (25% above) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
• Official inspections (25% above) 7 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Total visits (63% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection
July 28, 2025
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 10).↓ 80% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 4).↓ 50% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 6 | 16 | This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 16).↓ 63% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 1 | 13 | This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 13).↓ 92% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 7).↓ 100% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 1 complaint visit.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 10).↓ 90% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with only a few minor deficiencies related to medication storage and infection control in 2023 and 2022. The most recent inspection on July 28, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed the facility was clean, well maintained, and compliant with regulations. Complaint investigations, including one in January 2022 alleging staff yelled at residents, were unsubstantiated, and the record shows consistent compliance and improvement over time.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Blessed Elder Care is located in Riverside, California.
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53.7 miles from city center
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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Penalties and fines
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
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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