Small home · Licensed for 6 · Riverside
Riverside Homes Senior Living
3171 Center St, Riverside, CA 92501Licensed since 2025
Overview
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 6 residents
- Dementia
- Hospiceup to 5 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; APPROVED FOR SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY ONLY; WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR FIVE (5).
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 5 — 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 Riverside Homes Senior Living: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$4,450a month to start
Likely $3,650–$5,500
From 9 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,450likely a month
Starting monthly rate$4,450likely $3,650–$5,500
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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 $3,650–$5,700
- $4,450
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,300–$8,900
- $6,950
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.
Rates at nearby homes9 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $5,500
9 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,500–$5,500.
- Terrace GardensGrand Terrace · 1.9 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Rose VillaGrand Terrace · 2.4 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- My Second Home - Assisted LivingRiverside · 2.6 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Canyon Crest Assisted Living and Memory CareRiverside · 3.9 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sycamore Canyon Assisted Living and Memory CareRiverside · 4.0 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Skypark Assisted Living FacilityJurupa Valley · 4.1 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Victoria Garden Assisted LivingRiverside · 4.3 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Care Home RiversideRiverside · 4.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Agape Care HavenRiverside · 4.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
- 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.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
3171 Center St, Riverside, CA 92501Address 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 list3.5 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).
Open directionsThe 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 #331881658 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents
20261 state visit · 1 document
Aug 11, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Robert Campbell arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct the Required Annual Inspection and met with Socrates Camo - House Manager. The facility file review was conducted in the Regional Office and additional forms were requested and reviewed on site. The facility is licensed for six (6) Elderly Adults. LPA toured the facility along with Socrates Camo - House Manager, and made observations pertaining to the one year required annual. The facility was inspected inside and outside, there were obstructions in Resident rooms exit doors corrected at visit issued technical violation. The facility is a one-story home, six (6) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms. Physical Plant: The facility phone number is (951) 213-2283 and is currently operable. LPA observed all five (5) residents’ bedrooms, and each was equipped with required furniture as per Title 22. LPA inspected the two facility bathrooms, and the hot water temperature tested within regulations (110 degrees Fahrenheit). The bathrooms were clean, and appliances were operating appropriately currently at the time of this visit. The facility is equipped with operating smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, and fire extinguishers (10/10/2025). LPA observed required postings such as "If you See Something, Say Something" the "Personal Rights." The cleaning supplies and sharp items were kept locked and inaccessible to the residents in care. There was a designated storage space for the residents and staff files, and it was locked and inaccessible to residents in care currently at the time of this visit. Medications: Were locked and inaccessible to residents in care, and there was a sufficient supply of medication for each resident. The medications was observed to be pre-filled during this inspection technical assistance was given, and the Fire and/or Disaster Drills were logged and conducted quarterly.(7/10/2026) (Continued to 809-C) Continued... The overall facility is clean, the furniture is in good condition. The facility cooling system and other appliances were operable currently at the time of this visit, and there were safety lights for night throughout the facility, along with a first aid kit and manual. Food Service: Non-perishable and perishable food supply is sufficient per regulations, and there are a variety of food types available for residents. Dishes and utensils were in sufficient supply and stored properly, and sharp items are locked. Food shopping for groceries once a week or as needed. Care & Supervision: Facility has sufficient staff, two (2) staff on site at the time of this visit for the current residents in care. Ma Satchel Lecita, Administrator's license is posted in the facility with an expiration date of 10/31/2027. Records Review: The LPA reviewed five (5) residents and five (5) staff files, Previous Community Care Licensing forms were reviewed. There were no Title 22, Division 6 Regulation violations observed or cited during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was discussed and proved to Socrates Camo - House Manager.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 11, 2026
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Jun 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Debbie Palacios made an announced visit to the facility to conduct a pre-licensing evaluation. LPA met with Applicant, Charmaine Ramos and Administrator, Lecita Ma Satchel whose administrator’s certificate expires on 10/31/25. LPA met with Licensee and Applicant to complete the change of ownership for a Residential Care for the Elderly with a capacity of six (6) residents. LPA Palacios toured the facility with Administrator and Applicant. Indoor and outdoor passageways are free of obstruction. There are no bodies of water on the premises. The facility's fire extinguishers were last serviced on 10/07/2024. The smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and were observed to be operable. LPA toured a sample of resident bedrooms and found them to be adequately furnished with a bed, chair, lighting and closet storage. LPA toured a sample of the resident bathrooms and observed them to have a working toilet, wash basin, with toilet paper, paper towels, and soap readily available. Bathrooms with showers have non-skid mats and grab bars in the showers. LPA toured the kitchen and observed the facility has more than a two-day supply of perishable foods and seven-day supply of non-perishable food items. Knives/sharp instruments will be secured in the kitchen. Medications are centrally stored in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Cleaning solutions and disinfectants are secured in locked cabinet in the kitchen. The facility has a designated area in the living room for staff and resident records locked in a cabinet. LPA observed required postings including the visitation polices, emergency/disaster plans, complaint procedures, LTCO posters, Emergency numbers and personal rights. LPA observed that the physical plant is clean, in good repair, and to be hazard-free during today’s visit. LPA have determined that the facility meets the operational requirements for licensure. The Pre-licensing inspection is complete, and this facility has no deficiencies. The facility has satisfied all requirements in accordance with Title 22, California Code of Regulations. Applicant Ramos and Administrator Ma Satchel are scheduled to attend the COMPIII tomorrow, 06/10/25 at the Riverside Regional Office. Final approval of licensure will be granted by the CAB analyst An exit interview was conducted, and this report was discussed and provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 9, 2025
May 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 4 COMP II Participants: Licensee Charmaine Ramos and Administrator Ma Satchel Lecita Interview Method: Virtual interview (Microsoft Teams) On 5/22/2025, applicant/administrator participated in COMP II. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified through interview questions based on photo ID and other identifying personal information. During COMP II, applicant and 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, May 22, 2025
License holder
Riverside Homes Senior Living LLC, licensed since 2025.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2025, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 3
- 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 2025, 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
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.
The earlier licenseFormerly Center Plaza Senior Living (license #331800097), a change of ownership the state recorded on May 22, 2025.
The state’s report of May 22, 2025, filed under license #331881658, records this license’s application as a change of ownership: “Application Type: CHOW”. The state lists license #331800097 as “Closed, Change of Ownership” as of October 26, 2026. Inspections and reports filed under license #331800097 are on the state’s record of that license.
The state’s record for license #331800097 The state’s record for license #331881658
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about Riverside Homes Senior Living
Is Riverside Homes Senior Living licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Riverside Homes Senior Living licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Riverside Homes Senior Living been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.
Is Riverside Homes Senior Living still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Riverside Homes Senior Living cost?
$4,450 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,650–$5,500. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 9 small homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
Among 32 other homes of a similar licensed size in Riverside that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,950 to $4,850 a month, and the middle figure is $4,000 (n = 32 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 Riverside Homes Senior 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 Riverside Homes Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Riverside Community Hospital is 3.5 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Riverside Homes Senior Living keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 5 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Riverside Homes Senior Living license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “RIVERSIDE HOMES SENIOR LIVING”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
- License #331881658. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to Riverside Homes Senior Living LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is August 11, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Estimated starting rate
$4,250 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,600On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,300 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $2,700–$4,100- Assisted living: Licensed by California as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly — the assisted-living license category.
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,100 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,350–$5,050On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,300–$4,950On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$3,750 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,100–$4,650On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,000 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,250–$4,900On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
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