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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Divine Grace Assisted Living Home is in Tempe, Arizona and is a great choice for any elderly senior who needs extra help throughout the day. Many seniors cannot live on their own because of health and safety reasons. If you are noticing that your elderly parent is having difficulties living on...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The residence is very friendly and always speaks to you and it easy to make friends here. The community is pet-friendly and has a dog park. The staff is very friendly and nice and the community is well kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Garden Village Assisted Living is a senior care home located in the beautiful Phoenix suburb of Chandler, Arizona in Maricopa County. Our scenic community is centrally located just 10 short minutes from many attractions near the downtown Chandler area. Our seniors enjoy close access to the...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Rustic River Homes is a residential care home located in beautiful Maricopa county in the friendly city of Chandler, Arizona. Just walking distance away from Sun Bird Golf Club and Springfield Golf Resort, seniors that live in Rustic River Homes are afforded plenty of opportunity to remain as...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Home Sweet Home on Florian Home Sweet Home on Florian is a senior care home in Mesa, Arizona located in Maricopa County. The home prides itself on its cheery atmosphere and encourages residents to make their room as personal as they want by decorating it with photos and mementos from their home....

Cost of assisted living in Riverside, AZ

The average cost of senior living in Riverside is $3,698 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Globe, AZ with an average of $3,262 per month.

Assisted living costs in Riverside, AZ, vs. nearby cities

Riverside, AZ
$3,698/mo
$3,685/mo

Assisted living costs in Riverside, AZ, vs. state and national averages

Riverside, AZ
$3,698/mo
$3,762/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Riverside, AZ, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,698/mo
$4,358/mo

Assisted living costs in Riverside, AZ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,933/mo
Private
$4,220/mo
Studio
$4,426/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,297/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,389/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,450/mo

Senior living costs in Riverside vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Riverside, AZ
Column state: Arizona
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiverside, AZArizonaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,698/mo$3,762/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,358/mo$4,493/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,623/mo$3,744/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Riverside, AZ:$3,698/mo
Arizona:$3,762/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Riverside, AZ:$4,358/mo
Arizona:$4,493/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Riverside, AZ:$3,623/mo
Arizona:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Riverside, AZ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Riverside and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Riverside, AZAZ stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Riverside, AZ

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Riverside have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Riverside, AZ$5,194/mo$5,094/mo+2.0%
Arizona$4,815/mo$4,570/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Riverside, AZ
2024 average cost:$5,194/mo
2023 average cost:$5,094/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Arizona
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$4,570/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Riverside, AZ

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Riverside.

What families are saying about assisted living in Riverside

Recent reviews for assisted living in Riverside

House of Dignity Assisted Living in San Tan Valley, AZ

5.0
I love them. I am very happy with it. The communication with me is very good, and they keep me informed. They take good care of her, and the food looks good and is appealing, when I have seen it.

Grama's Home in Oro Valley, AZ

5.0
It is a smaller community and it ended up being just what we were looking for. It has been a good experience and I would recommend Grama's Home to other families who are looking.

Arizona Eldercare Group LLC in Apache Junction, AZ

4.8
I highly recommend this facility. They were very friendly and helpful. They provide a high level of care to the residents there. They're very dedicated to their residents.

Riverside review score based on 388 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 388 reviews of 113 Riverside assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Riverside review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Riverside review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Riverside, AZ113 facilities
8.1
Kearny, AZ99 facilities
9.6

Review subcategories for Riverside assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 388 reviews of 113 Riverside assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Riverside resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Riverside, AZ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Riverside assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Riverside assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Riverside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
52.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riverside assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Riverside Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riverside, AZNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riverside assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Riverside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riverside, AZNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Riverside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverside, AZNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Riverside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverside, AZNational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
23.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Riverside

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Arizona assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Riverside protect seniors.
Learn about Arizona assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Christina's Assisted Living, The Oaks and Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Riverside, Arizona. See full list of communities.
There are 155 assisted living facilities near Riverside, Arizona. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Riverside, Arizona are The Oaks, Las Palomas Senior Living and Brookdale Oro Valley. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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