Cottages at Riverside
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Riverside, CA
Cottages at Riverside
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Riverside, CA
Overview of Cottages at Riverside
Administered by Eva Tawfik, Cottages at Riverside is a senior living community in Riverside, California, specializing in memory care and respite care. The community follows a personalized approach. Care plans are created around each resident’s individual needs instead of using the same plan for everyone.
The 110-bed community provides rehabilitation services, nursing services, and 24-hour staffing, giving residents access to clinical support at all hours. There are wheelchair accessibility, a 24-hour security system, and emergency alert systems in every room for extra peace of mind for residents and their families.
Residents have access to a full-time activities director, weekly housekeeping, laundry and rubbish services, and a full-service salon and spa. Fitness classes, social events, games, and volunteer programmes give residents many ways to stay active and engaged.
Gourmet meals are served daily, with in-room dining available as well. Scheduled transportation, escort services, and transfer assistance help residents attend appointments and move safely around the community. The community also welcomes pets. Linen service and utilities are included.
The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 55, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive.
110-bed community Rank #641 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 641st out of 1646 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 55 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Best Memory Care in Riverside, CA
CountyRiverside
RCFE NumberLic # 336425840
Cottages at Riverside is administered by Eva Tawfik.
Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency Systems24-Hour Security System, Emergency Alert in Each Room
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Concierge
Housekeeping
Laundry
Salon
Spa
Fitness Center
Game Room
Social Events
Dining
Volunteer Opportunities
Scheduled Transportation
Pet Friendly
Activities
Specific ProgramsFinancial Planning, Services and Amenities
Operating HoursMonday-Sunday: 00:00-23:59
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.
Since 2020 · 6 years of data
These figures come from state-published inspection data.
5 citations
46 total visits
28 complaint visits
5 official inspections
Inspection Score
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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
5 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #938 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 938th out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. 5 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
• Total citations (50% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% below)
• Citations per inspection (97% below)
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #724 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
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.
| 46 | 16 | This facility has had 188% more total inspections than the California average (46 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 188% more |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 28 | 13 | This facility has had 115% more complaint visits than the California average (28 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 115% more Rank #1237 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1237th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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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.
| 13 | 7 | This facility has had 86% more other visits than the California average (13 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 86% more |
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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 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 |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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5.0 miles from city center
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Cottages at Riverside is located in Riverside, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottages at Riverside
Is Cottages at Riverside in a walkable area?
Cottages at Riverside has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Are pets allowed at Cottages at Riverside?
Yes, Cottages at Riverside allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Cottages at Riverside?
Eva Tawfik is the administrator of Cottages at Riverside.
How many beds does Cottages at Riverside have?
Cottages at Riverside has 110 beds.
Has Cottages at Riverside had any citations?
Cottages at Riverside has had 5 reported citations since 2020 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
Are there photos of Cottages at Riverside?
Yes — there are 10 photos of Cottages at Riverside in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Cottages at Riverside?
Cottages at Riverside is located at 6280 Clay St, Riverside, CA 92509.
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