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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Riverside, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Riverside area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Riverside. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 39 independent living facilities in Riverside, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Northside, Anaheim Hills and Wood Streets.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Redlands, Claremont and Corona.
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The forge of life in my uncle’s spirit is reignited being in the nexus of quality care, operated by a professional staff, at Sunrise at Canyon Crest (SaCC). With quality care at the center of the nexus, it...
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.
About Sunrise at Canyon Crest Community & Location Highlights: Convenient location in central Riverside, CA Near Kaiser Permanente Health Care and Riverside Medical Center Beautiful views from resident apartments and common areas Near many cultural and historic activities for residents to...
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What I like the most about Citrus Place is the local, riverside native and I would recommend this community to other families .
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Citrus Place offers the finest in senior living since 1980. Citrus Place offers individual studio and one bedroom apartments with plush carpeting. Each apartment has 2 full-size wardrobe closets, private bath and shower with safety hand rails and 24 hour call system. All apartments include a...
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The staff is friendly helpful and professional and based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Raincross at Riverside to other families.
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.
Riverside's Finest Senior Living Raincross at Riverside is comfortably situated just minutes from downtown Riverside. Within our community you'll find staff and residents in love with what they do. Our staff is dedicated to providing quality service to residents and families, while residents...
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The professionalism of staff and their attention to the needs of the residents. The extreme attention to detail regarding the grounds and upkeep inside & outside. Your organization and The Magnolia Grand...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Magnolia Grand is a senior living community situated in the sunny city of Riverside, California. Riverside is the county seat of Riverside County and is located beside the Santa Ana River. It is known for its dynamic arts and culture scene and is home to several museums, including the California...
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I have been a resident here for over a year now. I couldn't be happier with the care and attention. I absolutely love the meals and activities. Grateful for the warm and welcoming environment.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Live your best life every day.If you’re ready more freedom and a fun lifestyle, our assisted living community in Corona, California, might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...
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The looks of the property looks nice inside and out. Much of the staff are very nice. I really enjoy the exercise classes and the arts and crafts. Dining can improve need more staff in the kitchen and on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
For those seeking a vibrant community where residents know their neighbors and where you can live, work and play, then you belong at Westmont Village’s 150 acres of rolling hills, with hiking trails and incredible views.We offer a maintenance-free, active lifestyle like no other. With single...
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I understand [community removed] is under new ownership and most of the staff that was there when we were there has left. But during her time there, my mom LOVED all of the staff members! There were many...
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.
Villa De Anza offers assisted living in lovely residential area. Our community has a beautiful lake behind the building with fish, turtles and ducks that our residents enjoy feeding. We get the best of both worlds at Villa De Anza because we able to enjoy the peace of a residential area, while...
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Perhaps a little understaffed, as respond times when requested can be a little long for an elderly person. Price was amazing, so if more staff was hired, price would certainly go up. Mom is very happy there...
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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This is a safe and comfortable place to live. The interactions with everyone is great. The staff is quick to respond to any concerns of mine. The food is a little on the weak side of the scale;...
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.
The Grove Care and Wellness is an Assisted and Independent Living Facility, with a 5 Star Assisted Skilled Nursing Facility attached. Located off the 91 and 60 freeways, The Grove is easy to find and has clear views of the Historic Mission Inn, shops, restaurants, and museums.Independent Living...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
All our homes are easy-living, single story arrangements that provide approximately 874 square feet. Each home includes two bedrooms and two full baths, all new appliances and flooring, an interior laundry room with a full size washer and dryer and direct access to an attached single car...
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Raincross Senior Village... Enhance your quality of life. Apartment amenities include stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. Laundry hook ups, garbage disposal, central air and heat, balcony or patio with storage.We are an independent living community and provide no services such as meals...
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Catalina Garden Senior Apartments are located in scenic Riverside, Riverside County, California. The mountain views are breathtaking. Riverside is known for its Spanish Mission architecture which is absolutely gorgeous combined with citrus tree lined streets. Catalina Garden Senior Apartments is...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Love, love, love, this place! The grounds are immaculate, maintenance is very efficient, and the management team are a breath of fresh air. I would recommend this community to any one. I will don't here...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Vintage at Snowberry is a senior housing community built in 2011 that is located in beautiful Riverside, Riverside County, California. This lovely town is a peaceful community with great shopping and nightlife for family members. Nearby neighborhood homes help to house the students of California...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mount Rubidoux Manor is a 16 story , gated retirement community coveniently located in downtown Riverside, CA. Housing is available to persons 62 years of age or older and disabled adults needing wheelchair accessible accommodations. Income eligibility ranges from the extremely low to the...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Cost of independent living in Riverside, CA
The average cost of senior living in Riverside is $3,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moreno Valley, CA with an average of $2,862 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Riverside
Recent reviews for independent living in Riverside
Raincross at Riverside
4.3
The front of the door/reception area staff and staff who work directly with clients/residents are wonderful. Great communication, caring, helpful. The staff who applicants work with initially to sign up are wonderful too - communicate quickly and helpful. However, once we signed up there was ...
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Vintage Grove in La Verne, CA
4.2
It’s pretty good. It seems pretty clean. The staff is very friendly. They have Bingo night, potlucks, and other activities. Everything seems to be pretty. The monthly fees are pretty good. They have a little bit of an unusual policy in that the rent has to be paid with a check in the ...
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Oakmont of Chino Hills
5.0
My siblings and I had to make the difficult decision of placing our mother in a community. We are so happy that we found Oakmont of Chino Hills. We had a wonderful tour with Emily. Her patience and understanding helped our mother feel comfortable and excited to move. She has been there 3 weeks ...
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Riverside independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside independent 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 dietary accommodations in Riverside independent living
Independent 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, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside independent living
Our independent 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, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside independent 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 independent living communities in Riverside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riverside, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
20.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
20.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Villas At San Bernardino, Sunrise of Canyon Crest and Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riverside, California. See full list of communities.
There are 39 independent living facilities near Riverside, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Riverside, California are Sunrise of Canyon Crest, Wildomar Senior Assisted Living and Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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