16 Independent Living Communities near Riverside, CA
Citrus Place
7858 California Ave, Riverside, CA, 92504
Welcoming and pleasant, Welbrook Arlington offers studio, one-bedroom and companion suite apartments for those searching for assisted living. Situated in Riverside, California, this facility is home t
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Welcoming and pleasant, Welbrook Arlington offers studio, one-bedroom and companion suite apartments for those searching for assisted living. Situated in Riverside, California, this facility is home to beautiful, mature trees, plentiful walkways, courtyards with fountains, a pool and putting green. In addition, this community is close to shops, restaurants, local parks and medical offices. This facility strives to enhance the quality of life for its residents by providing various activities such as tai chi, yoga and gardening. Residents appreciate the security and maintenance of Welbrook Arlington, and visitors praise the kind, accommodating staff and available in-house transportation.
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Welcoming and pleasant, Welbrook Arlington offers studio, one-bedroom and companion suite apartments for those searching for assisted living. Situated in Riverside, California, this facility is home t
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Welcoming and pleasant, Welbrook Arlington offers studio, one-bedroom and companion suite apartments for those searching for assisted living. Situated in Riverside, California, this facility is home to beautiful, mature trees, plentiful walkways, courtyards with fountains, a pool and putting green. In addition, this community is close to shops, restaurants, local parks and medical offices. This facility strives to enhance the quality of life for its residents by providing various activities such as tai chi, yoga and gardening. Residents appreciate the security and maintenance of Welbrook Arlington, and visitors praise the kind, accommodating staff and available in-house transportation.
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Westmont Village
17050 Arnold Drive, Riverside, CA, 92518
Westmont Village has everything. It’s a nice facility. We’re very happy with it. Everything was very well kept. It was built years back with the military in mind. It was a place where officers would r
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Westmont Village has everything. It’s a nice facility. We’re very happy with it. Everything was very well kept. It was built years back with the military in mind. It was a place where officers would retire, so it’s built extremely well. The person who assisted us was very good. She answered our questions, and we were very happy with her. They have a bunch of activities, and they have big rooms for every activity. The rooms were very nice. They all have balconies and bigger rooms. They have refrigerators and ovens, so you can even cook in your own room. It’s nice. Everybody was very friendly, too.
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Westmont Village has everything. It’s a nice facility. We’re very happy with it. Everything was very well kept. It was built years back with the military in mind. It was a place where officers would r
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Westmont Village has everything. It’s a nice facility. We’re very happy with it. Everything was very well kept. It was built years back with the military in mind. It was a place where officers would retire, so it’s built extremely well. The person who assisted us was very good. She answered our questions, and we were very happy with her. They have a bunch of activities, and they have big rooms for every activity. The rooms were very nice. They all have balconies and bigger rooms. They have refrigerators and ovens, so you can even cook in your own room. It’s nice. Everybody was very friendly, too.
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Magnolia Grand
8537 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92504
My mother has been at Magnolia Grand. They’re very attentive and definitely good about their communication. They have lots of amenities. Her room is spacious for a studio, and they offer cleaning serv
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My mother has been at Magnolia Grand. They’re very attentive and definitely good about their communication. They have lots of amenities. Her room is spacious for a studio, and they offer cleaning services, so it’s actually very clean. They check on residents if they haven’t heard from them in a couple of days. In a sense, it’s somewhat independent. Activities are restricted because of COVID, but they provide things for the residents to do within their rooms if they wish. It has a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.
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My mother has been at Magnolia Grand. They’re very attentive and definitely good about their communication. They have lots of amenities. Her room is spacious for a studio, and they offer cleaning serv
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My mother has been at Magnolia Grand. They’re very attentive and definitely good about their communication. They have lots of amenities. Her room is spacious for a studio, and they offer cleaning services, so it’s actually very clean. They check on residents if they haven’t heard from them in a couple of days. In a sense, it’s somewhat independent. Activities are restricted because of COVID, but they provide things for the residents to do within their rooms if they wish. It has a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.
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The Grove Assisted & Independent Living
3401 Lemon St., Riverside, CA, 92501
It has skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living. I had been in the skilled nursing part following several surgeries and so I’m aware of this community. It is right downtown, which is c
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It has skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living. I had been in the skilled nursing part following several surgeries and so I’m aware of this community. It is right downtown, which is close to where I work. The apartment that I’m looking at is very nice. It is a 1-bedroom apartment, all services are provided except for assistance. The person who gave me the tour was very good. When I was in skilled nursing, food was fine. They are varied and you have alternatives. They also have outings and themed days. I am aware of the activities because when I would go down to rehab, I would see the activity sheet. They also have a van that would take the residents out shopping.
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It has skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living. I had been in the skilled nursing part following several surgeries and so I’m aware of this community. It is right downtown, which is c
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It has skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living. I had been in the skilled nursing part following several surgeries and so I’m aware of this community. It is right downtown, which is close to where I work. The apartment that I’m looking at is very nice. It is a 1-bedroom apartment, all services are provided except for assistance. The person who gave me the tour was very good. When I was in skilled nursing, food was fine. They are varied and you have alternatives. They also have outings and themed days. I am aware of the activities because when I would go down to rehab, I would see the activity sheet. They also have a van that would take the residents out shopping.
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Riverside Country Club Mobile
9391 California Ave, Riverside, CA, 92503
Riverside Country Club Mobile was small but the grounds were very well kept up. We’ve spoken to the manager several times, and she’s a very nice lady. I like it because it’s small and I know exactly w
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Riverside Country Club Mobile was small but the grounds were very well kept up. We’ve spoken to the manager several times, and she’s a very nice lady. I like it because it’s small and I know exactly where it is. It’s right in the area that we would like to live in, and it’s very quiet. That’s what we especially like about the grounds. The lady during the tour was very nice. Usually when we’ve gone in and spoken with her, she’s given us a little rundown on each mobile home that we’ve looked at, because each time you go in and look at a mobile home in that park, you have to be prequalified.
We’ve been prequalified twice. We looked at three mobile homes in there. The price is right. It’s a small park, and it seems like everybody likes living there because there were no openings. They have a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a workout room, and once a month they invite people for a breakfast event. I really want to live in that park. It’s a very nice park, it has just about everything that we would want in a mobile home park, and it’s not too big. The dining area was very well kept up and very clean. They have long tables where you can sit, and the tables have tablecloths on them. The dining area was very big, nice, clean, and comfy.
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Riverside Country Club Mobile was small but the grounds were very well kept up. We’ve spoken to the manager several times, and she’s a very nice lady. I like it because it’s small and I know exactly w
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Riverside Country Club Mobile was small but the grounds were very well kept up. We’ve spoken to the manager several times, and she’s a very nice lady. I like it because it’s small and I know exactly where it is. It’s right in the area that we would like to live in, and it’s very quiet. That’s what we especially like about the grounds. The lady during the tour was very nice. Usually when we’ve gone in and spoken with her, she’s given us a little rundown on each mobile home that we’ve looked at, because each time you go in and look at a mobile home in that park, you have to be prequalified.
We’ve been prequalified twice. We looked at three mobile homes in there. The price is right. It’s a small park, and it seems like everybody likes living there because there were no openings. They have a clubhouse, a swimming pool, a workout room, and once a month they invite people for a breakfast event. I really want to live in that park. It’s a very nice park, it has just about everything that we would want in a mobile home park, and it’s not too big. The dining area was very well kept up and very clean. They have long tables where you can sit, and the tables have tablecloths on them. The dining area was very big, nice, clean, and comfy.
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J.E. Wall Victoria Manor
4660 Victoria Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92507
What a find! This is low income senior housing apartment style living centrally located in Riverside Calif. Beautiful grounds! Looks new! Gated! Safe! Many activities to encourage the residents to
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What a find! This is low income senior housing apartment style living centrally located in Riverside Calif. Beautiful grounds! Looks new! Gated! Safe! Many activities to encourage the residents to get to know one another. Also this community is supported by a local church to provide services to the residents. Very nice club house. When I was there I met a resident who said she loved living there.
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What a find! This is low income senior housing apartment style living centrally located in Riverside Calif. Beautiful grounds! Looks new! Gated! Safe! Many activities to encourage the residents to
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What a find! This is low income senior housing apartment style living centrally located in Riverside Calif. Beautiful grounds! Looks new! Gated! Safe! Many activities to encourage the residents to get to know one another. Also this community is supported by a local church to provide services to the residents. Very nice club house. When I was there I met a resident who said she loved living there.
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Vintage at Snowberry
8426 Colorado Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92504
I am in Vintage at Snowberry. It is a fairly new community with big apartments that are very reasonable. We have new appliances and a thousand square feet for $900 a month with two bedrooms and two ba
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I am in Vintage at Snowberry. It is a fairly new community with big apartments that are very reasonable. We have new appliances and a thousand square feet for $900 a month with two bedrooms and two baths.
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I am in Vintage at Snowberry. It is a fairly new community with big apartments that are very reasonable. We have new appliances and a thousand square feet for $900 a month with two bedrooms and two ba
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I am in Vintage at Snowberry. It is a fairly new community with big apartments that are very reasonable. We have new appliances and a thousand square feet for $900 a month with two bedrooms and two baths.
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Victoria Springs Apartments
2801 Adams St, Riverside, CA, 92504
I love it here. The bedroom is very large with a beautiful walk in closet. My second bedroom has a huge closet with built ins as well. I love my patio and the grounds here are spectacular. It is well
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I love it here. The bedroom is very large with a beautiful walk in closet. My second bedroom has a huge closet with built ins as well. I love my patio and the grounds here are spectacular. It is well kept. The pool is always sparkling clean. The office staff is the best. Always friendly and willing to help. They even helped me with my computer. I have no computer skills. We have a pool table, I have not got a chance to play yet. There are activities and things in the clubhouse but I’m a bit too busy. The maintenance staff is the best. Very prompt and professional guys. They seem to know how to do it all. I love it and recommend to all my friends and family. Its a wonderful place. Very happy and Ive been here 6 years now.
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I love it here. The bedroom is very large with a beautiful walk in closet. My second bedroom has a huge closet with built ins as well. I love my patio and the grounds here are spectacular. It is well
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I love it here. The bedroom is very large with a beautiful walk in closet. My second bedroom has a huge closet with built ins as well. I love my patio and the grounds here are spectacular. It is well kept. The pool is always sparkling clean. The office staff is the best. Always friendly and willing to help. They even helped me with my computer. I have no computer skills. We have a pool table, I have not got a chance to play yet. There are activities and things in the clubhouse but I’m a bit too busy. The maintenance staff is the best. Very prompt and professional guys. They seem to know how to do it all. I love it and recommend to all my friends and family. Its a wonderful place. Very happy and Ive been here 6 years now.
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Creekside Senior Apartments
4291 Monroe Boulevard, Riverside, CA, 92504
Creekside Senior Living is brand new and very nice. Their rooms are nice, and the food is great, because we had a meal there. It’s a very nice place, but the problem is that it’s a little higher than
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Creekside Senior Living is brand new and very nice. Their rooms are nice, and the food is great, because we had a meal there. It’s a very nice place, but the problem is that it’s a little higher than what my friend could afford. It gives you a feeling when you come in because it has very high ceilings and it’s a very open environment. They have a snack bar that’s really nice, and people can come and visit you. You get the feeling that you’re going through wide hallways, like you’re staying at a very nice hotel. The décor is wonderful. The person that I talked with who gave us the tour was a young man, and he did an excellent job. The food was great, and their menu was great. I think it’s a great place for someone who’s got money.
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Creekside Senior Living is brand new and very nice. Their rooms are nice, and the food is great, because we had a meal there. It’s a very nice place, but the problem is that it’s a little higher than
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Creekside Senior Living is brand new and very nice. Their rooms are nice, and the food is great, because we had a meal there. It’s a very nice place, but the problem is that it’s a little higher than what my friend could afford. It gives you a feeling when you come in because it has very high ceilings and it’s a very open environment. They have a snack bar that’s really nice, and people can come and visit you. You get the feeling that you’re going through wide hallways, like you’re staying at a very nice hotel. The décor is wonderful. The person that I talked with who gave us the tour was a young man, and he did an excellent job. The food was great, and their menu was great. I think it’s a great place for someone who’s got money.
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Overture Riverwalk 55+ Apartment Homes
4725 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA, 92505
I visited Overture Riverwalk 55+ Apartment Homes and I liked it a lot. I wish it were a little closer and Orange County would be better, but I really liked it. I spoke to somebody a couple of days ago
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I visited Overture Riverwalk 55+ Apartment Homes and I liked it a lot. I wish it were a little closer and Orange County would be better, but I really liked it. I spoke to somebody a couple of days ago and I think there is one or two coming available early December, a one-bedroom, so we’re thinking about it. The staff members were very nice and helpful. Everything looked really nice.
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I visited Overture Riverwalk 55+ Apartment Homes and I liked it a lot. I wish it were a little closer and Orange County would be better, but I really liked it. I spoke to somebody a couple of days ago
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I visited Overture Riverwalk 55+ Apartment Homes and I liked it a lot. I wish it were a little closer and Orange County would be better, but I really liked it. I spoke to somebody a couple of days ago and I think there is one or two coming available early December, a one-bedroom, so we’re thinking about it. The staff members were very nice and helpful. Everything looked really nice.
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Villa Magnolia Senior Mobile Home Park
3500 Buchanan St, Riverside, CA, 92503
Villa Magnolia was very clean. My first impression is that there were too many mobile homes in there for me; it was over 200. The grounds were very well kept. All you can see is the front of the mobil
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Villa Magnolia was very clean. My first impression is that there were too many mobile homes in there for me; it was over 200. The grounds were very well kept. All you can see is the front of the mobile home, and they all looked very nice and well kept up. It’s just too big and it’s too far out. It’s is too far out to move into, and the rent is horrendous. It’s almost a thousand dollars a month to rent a space.
The person who assisted us was the listing agent of the mobile home, because we only went to one there, and she was very nice. Also, the owner of the home was there, and she was very helpful too. It was a nice, nice home, but of course, they have dropped the price since we looked at it, but the square footage of the mobile home is not big enough.
We didn’t get in to see the dining area or the recreational area. I saw pictures of those on the computer when I went in to look at the mobile home. We didn’t actually see that in person like we did the other one. We just went to the mobile home, looked at the mobile home, and left. We didn’t talk to anybody at the mobile home per se, except for the owner of the home. They have a pool, a club room, and a dining area. That’s all I saw or read about when I was on the computer looking at it. We saw the one mobile home and the surrounding area to get to that mobile home.
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Villa Magnolia was very clean. My first impression is that there were too many mobile homes in there for me; it was over 200. The grounds were very well kept. All you can see is the front of the mobil
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Villa Magnolia was very clean. My first impression is that there were too many mobile homes in there for me; it was over 200. The grounds were very well kept. All you can see is the front of the mobile home, and they all looked very nice and well kept up. It’s just too big and it’s too far out. It’s is too far out to move into, and the rent is horrendous. It’s almost a thousand dollars a month to rent a space.
The person who assisted us was the listing agent of the mobile home, because we only went to one there, and she was very nice. Also, the owner of the home was there, and she was very helpful too. It was a nice, nice home, but of course, they have dropped the price since we looked at it, but the square footage of the mobile home is not big enough.
We didn’t get in to see the dining area or the recreational area. I saw pictures of those on the computer when I went in to look at the mobile home. We didn’t actually see that in person like we did the other one. We just went to the mobile home, looked at the mobile home, and left. We didn’t talk to anybody at the mobile home per se, except for the owner of the home. They have a pool, a club room, and a dining area. That’s all I saw or read about when I was on the computer looking at it. We saw the one mobile home and the surrounding area to get to that mobile home.
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Estancia Del Sol
2489 California Avenue, Corona, CA, 92881
Located in Corona, California, Estancia Del Sol is close to Interstate 15, Santana Regional Park and Aspen Medical Group. According to visitors, the staff members are very helpful, and the facility’s
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Located in Corona, California, Estancia Del Sol is close to Interstate 15, Santana Regional Park and Aspen Medical Group. According to visitors, the staff members are very helpful, and the facility’s wonderful atmosphere feels like a community. Residents’ relatives say the dining area is pleasant and serves three delicious meals per day. Amenities include a beauty and barber shop, computer room and garden with patio. Community members can enjoy such recreational activities as yoga, arts and crafts, book clubs and religious services. Complimentary transportation is available if residents want to go shopping or explore local points of interest.
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Located in Corona, California, Estancia Del Sol is close to Interstate 15, Santana Regional Park and Aspen Medical Group. According to visitors, the staff members are very helpful, and the facility’s
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Located in Corona, California, Estancia Del Sol is close to Interstate 15, Santana Regional Park and Aspen Medical Group. According to visitors, the staff members are very helpful, and the facility’s wonderful atmosphere feels like a community. Residents’ relatives say the dining area is pleasant and serves three delicious meals per day. Amenities include a beauty and barber shop, computer room and garden with patio. Community members can enjoy such recreational activities as yoga, arts and crafts, book clubs and religious services. Complimentary transportation is available if residents want to go shopping or explore local points of interest.
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Loma Linda Springs
11171 Oakwood Drive, Loma Linda, CA, 92354
Loma Linda Springs is a 55 and over community. It was nice. It’s cheaper than the other place I visited. The apartments were just as nice, you just don’t get any meals included in it. The people were
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Loma Linda Springs is a 55 and over community. It was nice. It’s cheaper than the other place I visited. The apartments were just as nice, you just don’t get any meals included in it. The people were nice. It’s three levels. It had a pool, a jacuzzi, and a walkway where you can go across to the other side depending on where your unit is. The one-bedrooms were nice, but I would have to get a two-bedroom, because the one-bedroom was kind of small. The two-bedroom was a little bit bigger, because you have that extra room. The two-bedrooms were a lot better. It had a nice kitchenette and a nice living room. The bathroom was actually bigger than the living room. It’s a walk-in bathroom and it had a nice shower. The bedroom was a pretty nice size, and it had a walk-in closet. It also had a nice refrigerator. These apartments were a little bit smaller, but it’s a little cheaper as well.
The person that I was supposed to see was on vacation. The one I was with was very nice and very helpful. Any questions that I had, she was able to answer them. I thought she was very pleasant. I liked this community. The staff was really nice. The place was very clean. It’s probably renovated, and it was really, really nice, and well kept.
They had a water fountain, an exercise room, a miniature gym, a library, and a sitting room. They had a jacuzzi, but it was on the other side. It had three towers. They had a small bridge, and there were ways you can get to your own unit, but you could cross over to the bridge to go to the other part if you were on that side. There was a railing there and it was really just nice. If you couldn’t use the stairs, you could use the ramps to go up. It was very clean and very well kept. The maintenance person was doing the shrubbery when we were there, cutting it, and maintaining it. Someone was doing the lawn, so it was definitely well kept for sure. It’s kind of on a hill.
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Loma Linda Springs is a 55 and over community. It was nice. It’s cheaper than the other place I visited. The apartments were just as nice, you just don’t get any meals included in it. The people were
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Loma Linda Springs is a 55 and over community. It was nice. It’s cheaper than the other place I visited. The apartments were just as nice, you just don’t get any meals included in it. The people were nice. It’s three levels. It had a pool, a jacuzzi, and a walkway where you can go across to the other side depending on where your unit is. The one-bedrooms were nice, but I would have to get a two-bedroom, because the one-bedroom was kind of small. The two-bedroom was a little bit bigger, because you have that extra room. The two-bedrooms were a lot better. It had a nice kitchenette and a nice living room. The bathroom was actually bigger than the living room. It’s a walk-in bathroom and it had a nice shower. The bedroom was a pretty nice size, and it had a walk-in closet. It also had a nice refrigerator. These apartments were a little bit smaller, but it’s a little cheaper as well.
The person that I was supposed to see was on vacation. The one I was with was very nice and very helpful. Any questions that I had, she was able to answer them. I thought she was very pleasant. I liked this community. The staff was really nice. The place was very clean. It’s probably renovated, and it was really, really nice, and well kept.
They had a water fountain, an exercise room, a miniature gym, a library, and a sitting room. They had a jacuzzi, but it was on the other side. It had three towers. They had a small bridge, and there were ways you can get to your own unit, but you could cross over to the bridge to go to the other part if you were on that side. There was a railing there and it was really just nice. If you couldn’t use the stairs, you could use the ramps to go up. It was very clean and very well kept. The maintenance person was doing the shrubbery when we were there, cutting it, and maintaining it. Someone was doing the lawn, so it was definitely well kept for sure. It’s kind of on a hill.
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Country Village Apartments
10250 Country Club Drive,, Mira Loma, CA, 91752
Country Village Apartments was nice. I like that it’s spacious and very clean. It’s not a crowded place. It’s a big community. The office people were very nice. Inside the community, they have a medic
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Country Village Apartments was nice. I like that it’s spacious and very clean. It’s not a crowded place. It’s a big community. The office people were very nice. Inside the community, they have a medical clinic, a pharmacy, a market, and little shops, so they don’t have to go out and the prices were very affordable. The staff during the tour was very nice and very patient giving me information. The apartments were separate and they were small, very clean, and very nice. They have a place to do your nails and a barber and they have a park to play golf.
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Country Village Apartments was nice. I like that it’s spacious and very clean. It’s not a crowded place. It’s a big community. The office people were very nice. Inside the community, they have a medic
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Country Village Apartments was nice. I like that it’s spacious and very clean. It’s not a crowded place. It’s a big community. The office people were very nice. Inside the community, they have a medical clinic, a pharmacy, a market, and little shops, so they don’t have to go out and the prices were very affordable. The staff during the tour was very nice and very patient giving me information. The apartments were separate and they were small, very clean, and very nice. They have a place to do your nails and a barber and they have a park to play golf.
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Linda Valley Villa
11075 Benton Street, Loma Linda, CA, 92354
Linda Valley Villa is great. My mother has been living there for a long time. It’s a great place. I thought the food was OK, although my mom doesn’t like it, but she’s very picky. They’ve got a lot of
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Linda Valley Villa is great. My mother has been living there for a long time. It’s a great place. I thought the food was OK, although my mom doesn’t like it, but she’s very picky. They’ve got a lot of good stuff for the residents. Their amenities are great, like the library and game room. It’s a great place. They do a great job in keeping things clean.
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Linda Valley Villa is great. My mother has been living there for a long time. It’s a great place. I thought the food was OK, although my mom doesn’t like it, but she’s very picky. They’ve got a lot of
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Linda Valley Villa is great. My mother has been living there for a long time. It’s a great place. I thought the food was OK, although my mom doesn’t like it, but she’s very picky. They’ve got a lot of good stuff for the residents. Their amenities are great, like the library and game room. It’s a great place. They do a great job in keeping things clean.
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Casa Grande Senior Apartments
801 Magnolia Avenue, Corona, CA, 92879
I came from a senior apartment called Casa Grande Senior Apartments, but when my husband passed, I came here to Arizona. It had from one-bedrooms to two-bedrooms. It’s gated. It’s a very comfortable p
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I came from a senior apartment called Casa Grande Senior Apartments, but when my husband passed, I came here to Arizona. It had from one-bedrooms to two-bedrooms. It’s gated. It’s a very comfortable place. It’s a one-bedroom-one-bath. It’s a big bathroom and a big bedroom. The staff is very nice. They’re very helpful. They will try to accommodate you with whatever problem you’re having. They have maintenance for emergencies as well during the night, and they have maintenance during the day. They’re very friendly. It’s a very friendly atmosphere there. Everybody there is very friendly.
Before the COVID, the food came already prepared. They have a huge dining room. We sat down in the dining room, and they just bring you out your food. But when COVID came, they shut the dining room down. But they allowed the residents to come to the kitchen and pick up their lunch. The luncheon is free for those who qualify. They come to the kitchen to pick up their lunch and take it back to their room. The food is very good. It provides anywhere from Italian food like spaghetti and meatballs and Mexican food. There’s variety. There’s baked chicken and some pork chop with mashed potato and green beans. And then you get your fruits like an apple or banana, and you get your desserts like applesauce or pudding. What happens is, the food is being delivered from outside. Once it hits the kitchen area, they start warming it up in there.
The place is very clean. The people there are very generous. If, for example, there is something that they want to give away that they don’t want in their room, they will leave it out before the kitchen counter on the floor in a box, so you can help yourself. They have a barbecue part, so you can barbecue. They have the barbecue gas, and they have the table facility and the chairs for you to use their facility. They have a swimming pool, they have a gym, they have billiard, and they have a library. It’s very well facilitated, and it’s very clean. Before I left, before the COVID, they were having church service in the dining room on Sunday.
When my husband and I were together, we both have our Social Security income, so we were able to afford it. We were paying $1350 plus electricity, and that’s it. All the others we don’t pay. They have their own insurance that you go through with them and you have to apply that you pay for the insurance. And it’s very cheap and there’s no association fee. It’s just the insurance, your rent, and the electricity. It’s very much affordable.
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I came from a senior apartment called Casa Grande Senior Apartments, but when my husband passed, I came here to Arizona. It had from one-bedrooms to two-bedrooms. It’s gated. It’s a very comfortable p
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I came from a senior apartment called Casa Grande Senior Apartments, but when my husband passed, I came here to Arizona. It had from one-bedrooms to two-bedrooms. It’s gated. It’s a very comfortable place. It’s a one-bedroom-one-bath. It’s a big bathroom and a big bedroom. The staff is very nice. They’re very helpful. They will try to accommodate you with whatever problem you’re having. They have maintenance for emergencies as well during the night, and they have maintenance during the day. They’re very friendly. It’s a very friendly atmosphere there. Everybody there is very friendly.
Before the COVID, the food came already prepared. They have a huge dining room. We sat down in the dining room, and they just bring you out your food. But when COVID came, they shut the dining room down. But they allowed the residents to come to the kitchen and pick up their lunch. The luncheon is free for those who qualify. They come to the kitchen to pick up their lunch and take it back to their room. The food is very good. It provides anywhere from Italian food like spaghetti and meatballs and Mexican food. There’s variety. There’s baked chicken and some pork chop with mashed potato and green beans. And then you get your fruits like an apple or banana, and you get your desserts like applesauce or pudding. What happens is, the food is being delivered from outside. Once it hits the kitchen area, they start warming it up in there.
The place is very clean. The people there are very generous. If, for example, there is something that they want to give away that they don’t want in their room, they will leave it out before the kitchen counter on the floor in a box, so you can help yourself. They have a barbecue part, so you can barbecue. They have the barbecue gas, and they have the table facility and the chairs for you to use their facility. They have a swimming pool, they have a gym, they have billiard, and they have a library. It’s very well facilitated, and it’s very clean. Before I left, before the COVID, they were having church service in the dining room on Sunday.
When my husband and I were together, we both have our Social Security income, so we were able to afford it. We were paying $1350 plus electricity, and that’s it. All the others we don’t pay. They have their own insurance that you go through with them and you have to apply that you pay for the insurance. And it’s very cheap and there’s no association fee. It’s just the insurance, your rent, and the electricity. It’s very much affordable.
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What to Expect in an Independent Living Community
Many seniors love how independent living communities reduce unwanted stress, hazards, and fatigue in their lives. Independent living communities take care of housekeeping, yard work and meals while still allowing residents personal space and the dignity of making their own choices. These communities usually provide seniors with an apartment that has a small kitchen, bathroom, living room, and one or more bedrooms. Those who want a small space may even find that some independent living communities offer studio-style apartments. Seniors can invite guests over and enjoy their rooms however they see fit.
Independent living communities often also include the following:
- Numerous opportunities for socializing and exploring new activities
- Easy access to public or community-provided transportation
- Meal plans for community dining as well as kitchens for seniors who like preparing their own meals
- The ability to keep small- and medium-size pets such as dogs and cats
- Housekeeping, laundry and groundskeeping services
- 24-hour staff on-site who can be contacted if a problem arises
For a more detailed look at common amenities, check out our guide to independent living communities.
What Couples Should Know About Independent Living in Riverside, CA
Weather that makes Riverside the home of the naval orange industry is only one of the things that makes independent living here a pleasant experience. Seniors can enjoy tasting oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit on a tour of the California Citrus State Historic Park, or enjoy the manicured orange trees that line downtown streets. For those who love gardens, the University of California Riverside’s 39-acre Botanic Gardens has rose, herb and cactus gardens, as well as numerous flowers, grasses and shrubs.
The art scene is vibrant in Riverside, where theater-goers can take in film screenings at the Culver Centre of the Arts, enjoy comedic sketches, musical performances and dance productions at the Fox Performing Arts Center, or just relax at a drive-in movie at the Van Buren Drive-In Theater. A couple of unique outings include a stroll along the ever-growing and colorful trail of murals that lead to the Graffiti Waterfall, or dressing-up in old-Brit style to attend the yearly Dickens Festival. Getting around Riverside is easy for seniors with lots of transportation options.
Paying for Independent Living in Riverside, CA
Independent living in Riverside costs an average of $1,871 per month, which is less than both the California average of $3,300 and the national average of $2684. Saving money in a beautiful city is appealing to many seniors.
The annual cost of living in an independent living community can range anywhere from $12,000-$42,000, depending mostly on the amenities, room type and cost of living in the area. In addition to using personal retirement income, annuities, long-term care insurance, or cashing out an existing life insurance policy, some seniors can use Social Security funds, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments granted due to disability or low-income or HUD-provided housing assistance such as vouchers. Another route many seniors choose to fund their independent living stay is renting out or selling their homes that they won’t need once they move or taking advantage of a reverse mortgage.
Our guide provides a more in-depth look at independent living costs and solutions for those who want to learn more.
How to Choose an Independent Living Community
When choosing an independent living community, it’s best to consider many factors, including the community’s proximity to loved ones and medical care, the state of repair that the facility appears to be in, the attitude and efficiency of the staff, the cost of both rent and services, the facility’s pet policy and more.
Comparing multiple communities can help seniors and their families figure out what they value most in an independent living community. During tours of these communities, staff members should be available to answer questions. To help with the touring and comparison process, we’ve included a checklist full of pertinent questions that anyone can download and print for themselves.
Transitioning to Independent Living
Independent living communities, rather than memory care or nursing homes, are often the first place seniors move to when they realize they need a lifestyle change. The necessity of letting some possessions go and the reality of leaving a home and neighborhood after possibly decades of residence there can make transitioning to an independent living community difficult. These communities are often friendly places, but being in a new environment still initially triggers feelings of loneliness in many seniors.
Having a strategy for dealing with the challenges of moving can make the transition to an independent living community a positive experience. We’ve created a downloadable step-by-step guide for tips to making this transition as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Independent Living Resources in Riverside, CA
There are many other resources and activities for seniors in Riverside. Use the table below to learn about the options available for older adults in the area.
| Resource | Phone Number | Description |
| Riverside County Office on Aging Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (760) 771-0501 | For seniors wanting to give back to their community, the Riverside County Office on Aging has a Volunteer Coordinator who will work with seniors to explore volunteer opportunities in the community. Some training and support services for volunteers are available through this organization. |
| Janet Goeske Foundation and Senior Center | (951) 351-8800 | The Janet Goeske Foundation and Senior Center provides over 200 programs, classes and support groups for seniors in Riverside. Programs include exercise, dance and crafts, as well as specialized learning activities such as cooking demos and Italian classes All programs are free or low cost. There are also volunteer opportunities at the center as well as a Senior Advisor who can provide assistance with issues facing seniors. |
| City of Riverside Special Transportation for Seniors and Disabled | (951) 687-8080 | This service provides seniors with rides to the mall, doctor’s appointments, group events, seniors centers or just to visit friends from anywhere in the city to some nearby communities. |
| Community Connect | (951) 686-4402 | Community Connect offers a variety of programs of interest to seniors, as well as volunteer opportunities. Community Connect 2-1-1 allows callers to receive up-to-date health care referrals and information on health resources. The Shared Housing Program helps home seekers to find a home compatible with their needs. |