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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.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Meridian of Riverside is legally operated by Riverside Retirement Villa Llc, and administrated by Molly Bowie.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
4 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection score: 77 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 8 | 10 | This facility has 20% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% 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 assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2024.
| 4 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 5).↓ 20% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.2 | 3.3 | This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 51 | 16 | This facility has 219% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (51 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 219% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 42 | 13 | This facility has 223% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (42 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 223% worse Rank #1330 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1330th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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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.
| 7 | 7 | This facility has other visits in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 28 | 10 | This facility has 180% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 180% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Housing Options: Semi-Private / 1 Bed / Studio
Building Type: 2-story
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3.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Riverside's city center to Meridian of Riverside's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Meridian of Riverside is located in Riverside, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
| Meridian of Riverside |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Riverside (Magnolia Center) | 232
Facility
232
CA AVG
103
Rank
#106 / 1658 | No |
74
Facility
74
CA AVG
57
Rank
#599 / 2093 | 2 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1330 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1295 / 1487 |
49.1%
Facility
49.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1256 / 1368 | Riverside Retirement Villa LLC | Semi-Private / 1 Bed / Studio |
| The Woods Senior Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Riverside (Wood Streets) | 45
Facility
45
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1184 / 1658 | No |
52
Facility
52
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1306 / 2093 | - | - | - |
49.4%
Facility
49.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1255 / 1368 | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Living Out Palm Springs |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Palm Springs | - | Yes |
58
Facility
58
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1129 / 2093 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Overture Riverwalk |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Riverside (La Sierra) | - | Yes |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1475 / 2093 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Mt Rubidoux Manor |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Riverside (Downtown Riverside) | - | Yes |
94
Facility
94
CA AVG
57
Rank
#87 / 2093 | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
Meridian of Riverside is in the Magnolia Center neighborhood of Riverside.
The legal owner and operator of Meridian of Riverside is Riverside Retirement Villa Llc.
Meridian of Riverside has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Meridian of Riverside's occupancy is 49%.
Molly Bowie is the administrator of Meridian of Riverside.
Meridian of Riverside has 232 beds.
Meridian of Riverside has had 9 recently reported deficiencies.
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