Occupancy rate
88%
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
The Gardens of Riverside
Memory Care in Riverside County
The Gardens of Riverside
Memory Care in Riverside County
The Gardens of Riverside is a blissful retreat located in the peaceful neighborhood of Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA, specializing in memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ cognition, the community provides top-tier care and assistance 24/7. A respectful and specially trained team helps residents with their daily living activities to ease their worries and give more time to do the things they truly enjoy.
Empowering residents to live their retirement to the fullest, a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs is conducted for their leisure and wellness. Find comfort with food with healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those seeking comfort and convenience in their golden years with its genuine care and specially designed amenities.
98-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 18 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
86 / 98
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJanuary 28, 2025
CountyRiverside
The Gardens of Riverside is legally operated by Tharon Riverside Llc, and administrated by Garcia, Griselda Gracie".".
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Studios
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Types of Care at The Gardens of Riverside
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 2025 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
7 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (100% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (85% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection
January 28, 2026
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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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.
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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.
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0 | 4 | This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (0 vs. California avg 4).↓ 100% 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.
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5 | 16 | This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 16).↓ 69% 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.
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2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 13).↓ 85% 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.
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2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
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1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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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 2 complaint visits.
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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 no deficiencies cited during the January 28, 2026 annual inspection or any complaint investigations in late 2025 and early 2026. Two complaint investigations in December 2025 and January 2026 found allegations of staff refusal and lack of supervision unsubstantiated after interviews and records review. Earlier inspections around the January 2025 change of ownership also reported no deficiencies, confirming good repair and compliance with licensing laws.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Memory Care in California
The Gardens of Riverside is located in Riverside, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
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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.
Compare Memory Care around Riverside County The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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