Small home · Licensed for 6 · Riverside

Victoria Garden Assisted Living

5284 Bardwell Ave, Riverside, CA 92506Licensed since 2026

Overview

Starting rate

$5,500 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 3 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 2 residents

Not on file: bedridden approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. FIRE CLEARANCE APPROVED FOR SIX (6) AMBULATORY RESIDENTS WHERE THREE (3) CAN BE NON-AMBULATORY IN ROOMS #1-3. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY · 983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA · 985 - RCFE / HOSPICE

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Victoria Garden Assisted Living: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$5,500a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,500likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,500this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.
Shared room insteadAsknot on file
This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $5,500–$6,100: $5,500
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,500–$9,650: $8,000

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance

MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes12 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $5,500

12 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,500–$4,950.

Partners N Care Senior ResidenceRiverside · 0.8 mi · Small home
$3,900Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Rosemont VillaRiverside · 1.1 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Agape Care Home RiversideRiverside · 1.5 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Agape CottageRiverside · 1.6 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Agape Care HavenRiverside · 1.7 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Arlington Heights Assisted Living and Memory CareRiverside · 1.8 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Canyon Crest Assisted Living and Memory CareRiverside · 2.1 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Sycamore Canyon Assisted Living and Memory CareRiverside · 2.1 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Villa AnneRiverside · 2.1 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Victoria Hills Assisted Living and Memory CareRiverside · 2.3 mi · Small home
$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Agape VillaRiverside · 2.7 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Blissful Canyon Home Care IIRiverside · 3.0 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.

Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask

The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

5284 Bardwell Ave, Riverside, CA 92506Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Riverside Community HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1.8 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #331881809 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20262 state visits · 2 documents

Apr 7, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 4/7/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Valerie Flores conducted an announced prelicensing inspection. LPA Flores met with applicants Saba Engineer and Zulfiqar Engineer and was granted entry into the home. LPA Flores conducted a tour alongside both applicants and observed the following: The facility is a single-story structure which consist of (6) six bedrooms, (3) three bathrooms, living room, dining room, garage, kitchen and backyard. LPA toured the interior and exterior areas of the facility and observed that all passageways were free from obstruction. Resident bedrooms were equipped with the required bedding, furniture, and functional lighting. Bathrooms were sanitary and odorless. Shower areas and toilets were equipped with grab bars and slip-resistant material. LPA observed a hall cabinet equipped with extra linen. The kitchen area was clean and organized. LPA observed a cabinet designated for disinfectants, knives, and other sharp items. LPA observed an additional cabinet in the kitchen equipped with a lock designated for centrally stored medication. There were two fire extinguishers mounted on the walls throughout the facility. Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors were tested and were observed to be fully operable. Backyard was observed to have a covered patio that was fully furnished. LPA did not any bodies of water during the visit. Water temperature measured within the required limits. Per applicants, there are no firearms and/or ammunition on the premises. LPA observed the posted see something say something, LTCO information, emergency disaster plan, facility sketch, and personal rights. LPA confirmed there was a designated area for staff and resident files. COMP III has not yet been scheduled. LPA has determined the facility meets the operational requirements for licensure. Final approval of licensure will be determined by the Centralized Application Bureau (CAB). The prelicensing inspection is complete and has satisfied all requirements in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was discussed and provided to Applicants.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 7, 2026

Mar 13, 2026Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Component II completion: Successful Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): none COMP II Participants: Saba Engineer, Applicant/Administrator Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On March 10, 2026, Applicant/Administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the Applicant/Administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, Applicant/Administrator confirmed that they have read and understand community care facility licensing laws included in the Health and Safety Codes and the California Code of Regulations Title 22. Signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID have been obtained. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility Operation: License Type, Client/Resident Populations, and Program. 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing Requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General Provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing Readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 13, 2026

License holder

Zsa Investments LLC, licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 2
Total complaints: 0
Substantiated allegations: 0
Type A citations: 0
Type B citations: 0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2026, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size

	This home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean

Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Victoria Garden Assisted Living

Is Victoria Garden Assisted Living licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Victoria Garden Assisted Living licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Victoria Garden Assisted Living been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.

Is Victoria Garden Assisted Living still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Victoria Garden Assisted Living cost?

$5,500 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 31 other homes of a similar licensed size in Riverside that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,925 to $4,725 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 31 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Victoria Garden Assisted Living take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Zsa Investments LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Riverside Community Hospital is 1.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Victoria Garden Assisted Living keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.