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Monterey Peninsula III in Corona, CA

Monterey Peninsula III is an assisted living and memory care community in Corona, CA.

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Monterey Peninsula III in Corona, CA

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Monterey Peninsula III

1601 Garretson Avenue, Corona, CA 92879

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4.1 from 121 reviews
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Monterey Peninsula III Costs & Pricing

Monterey Peninsula III presents a distinct pricing structure compared to both Riverside County and the broader California state averages. For a semi-private room, residents can expect to pay $4,000 per month, which is significantly higher than Riverside County's average of $2,844 and also above California's average of $3,333. The disparity grows with private accommodations, where Monterey Peninsula III charges $5,000 monthly - again surpassing Riverside County's rate of $3,474 and California's average of $3,939. This suggests that Monterey Peninsula III positions itself as a premium option in the market, reflecting potentially enhanced amenities or services offered to its residents.

Floor plansMonterey Peninsula IIIRiverside CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$4,000$2,844$3,333
Private$5,000$3,474$3,939

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Overall Review of Monterey Peninsula III

common 17 reviews mention this

Maintenance response is a strong point

Maintenance requests are described as being handled quickly and professionally.

Many residents single out maintenance for prompt, clean work and follow-through on repairs. People mention quick fixes for specific issues like dryers, ice makers, and lighting, and they also describe after-hours help. There are a few negative notes where repairs weren’t completed as expected, including a closed ticket with an unresolved doorbell and a light fixture that wasn’t followed up, but the overall tone leans positive on getting things fixed.

common 16 reviews mention this

Friendly, responsive staff show up

Staff responsiveness and friendliness are repeatedly described in the reviews.

Residents frequently describe the leasing and management teams as welcoming, supportive, and attentive, with names like Samantha and Leslie coming up often. Reviews also connect that helpfulness to smoother move-in experiences and being able to get questions answered. At the same time, several reviews criticize office interactions and customer service tone, including reports of unhelpful responses and difficulty getting issues addressed.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Security and cleanliness concerns recur

Some residents report gate, package, and vehicle-safety issues.

While a few residents describe the property as secure or well-protected, others report recurring problems such as gates not working properly, packages being stolen, and vehicles being broken into. Several reviews also mention trash and hallways/stair areas not feeling well maintained. Taken together, residents’ experiences vary, but enough reviews raise concerns about security and cleanliness that it’s something to evaluate closely.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Parking and towing are polarizing

Guest parking and towing practices are frequently criticized.

Multiple reviews describe guest parking as limited or effectively unavailable, with cars towed quickly when they aren’t in the right spots. Several residents specifically call out towing as predatory or reckless, including concerns about notice and situations involving occupied vehicles or guests. A few reviews suggest parking enforcement improved after management changes, but the recurring theme is that parking rules and towing outcomes feel unpredictable to residents.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Rent feels expensive for residents

Several residents say the rent is very high relative to their experience.

Some residents explicitly describe the cost as “SO expensive” or not worth it, especially when paired with problems like management issues and unresolved repairs. One review also mentions higher utility costs and another questions the overall value given their experience. The pricing listed for the community is also positioned above county and state benchmarks across unit types.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private Private
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ontario International (13 miles away) Ontario International (13 miles away)
  • John Wayne Orange Co (22 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (22 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Corona, California, offers convenient access to a variety of healthcare facilities, including physicians' offices, pharmacies, and hospitals within a short distance. The presence of multiple dining options such as Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers and Goodfellas Cafe provides residents with diverse culinary choices. In terms of recreation, the area features several parks like Eastvale Community Park and River Walk Park for outdoor activities. Additionally, there are cafes like Starbucks and Panera Bread for socializing or enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee. The proximity to theaters like Regal Edwards Corona Crossings & RPX makes entertainment easily accessible. Overall, this neighborhood appears to offer a balanced mix of healthcare services, dining options, recreational opportunities, and places of worship that may be appealing for senior living.

Physicians

  • Tricounty Eye Institute (0.5 miles)
  • Dr Deguzman's Office (0.6 miles)
  • Corona Veterans Health Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • Corona Doctors Medical Clinics (0.7 miles)
  • Citrus Valley Urgent Care (0.8 miles)
  • Carl V Greek (0.8 miles)
  • Mission Surgical Clinic (0.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • Tap Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (5.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Vista Cove Care Center At Corona (1.2 miles)
  • Molina Medical Center (4.7 miles)
  • Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center (8.2 miles)
  • Windsor Cypress Gardens Healthcare (8.2 miles)
  • Riverside Center (11.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.5 miles)
  • Goodfellas Cafe (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2 miles)
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (2.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.6 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (7.7 miles)
  • Wanda's Cafe (8.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Edwards Corona Crossings & RPX (3.9 miles)
  • AMC Tyler Galleria 16, NEW RESERVED SEATING: Save your favorite seat in advance (6.8 miles)
  • Regal Riverside Plaza (11.7 miles)

Parks

  • Eastvale Community Park (5.8 miles)
  • River Walk Park (5.9 miles)
  • Deer Creek Park (7.2 miles)
  • Vernola Family Park (8.8 miles)
  • Alterra Park (10.2 miles)
  • Sycamore Park (10.5 miles)
  • Ronald Reagan Park (10.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Chino Airport (CNO) (9.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Crosspoint Church (10.6 miles)
  • Riverside Community Church (10.9 miles)
  • BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (11 miles)

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