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Center Plaza Senior Living in Riverside, CA

Center Plaza Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Riverside, CA.

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Center Plaza Senior Living in Riverside, CA

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3171 Center Street, Riverside, CA 92501

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.9 from 118 reviews
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Center Plaza Senior Living Costs & Pricing

Center Plaza Senior Living offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, especially when compared to both Riverside County and the broader California market. For a private room, residents can expect a monthly cost of $2,500, significantly lower than the county average of $3,474 and the state average of $3,939. Additionally, the one-bedroom option at Center Plaza is priced at $4,600, which is slightly above Riverside County's average of $3,611 but still within reach of California's higher average rate of $4,340. This positions Center Plaza as an appealing choice for seniors seeking quality care in a financially accessible environment.

Floor plansCenter Plaza Senior LivingRiverside CountyCalifornia
Private$2,500$3,474$3,939
1 Bedroom$4,600$3,611$4,340

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Overall Review of Center Plaza Senior Living

common 95 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and families consistently describe a friendly, responsive staff.

Across many reviews, families highlight staff members for being kind, patient, and helpful during move-in and day-to-day support. Several reviewers specifically call out communication and availability, including getting questions answered, coordinating visits, and helping families navigate care details. One review also mentions an under-staffing concern, but most feedback emphasizes steady support and respectful interactions.

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Food and dining feel well done

Food is a frequent bright spot, including praise for specific meal providers.

Many reviews praise meals as tasty and satisfying, with multiple mentions of the kitchen staff and servers. Families also describe special meals and celebrations as well planned, like holiday feasts and brunch events. A few reviewers note diet support, including gluten-free accommodation and planning around dietary needs, which helped them feel confident about care.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as staying busy with activities and events.

A recurring theme in the reviews is that the community offers plenty to do, from scheduled daily activities to special events that families can join. Several reviewers describe residents socializing, participating in programs, and having outdoor time, including through memory care. The activity calendar and variety are also mentioned as part of why families feel confident their loved ones will adjust well.

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Clean, bright spaces and rooms

Reviews repeatedly mention cleanliness and a bright, well-kept environment.

Multiple reviewers describe the facility as clean and maintained, including corridors, common areas, and apartments. Families also talk about rooms being comfortable and well set up, and a few mention that their loved one seems to settle in quickly. Overall, the cleanliness comments reinforce the more general positive impressions of daily life here.

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TV setup frustrates some residents

One recurring drawback is that the TV system is hard to use.

At least one review explains that the TV system is complicated for residents, especially those with poor eyesight, and that this can leave someone without entertainment in the evenings. Even with the overall positive tone across other reviews, this stands out as a practical usability issue that affects daily comfort for some residents.

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

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private Private
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ontario International (15 miles away) Ontario International (15 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Birthday parties Birthday parties
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Holiday parties Holiday parties
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Riverside, California offers a range of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With several places of worship in close proximity, individuals will have the opportunity to nurture their spiritual well-being. There are also various pharmacies and medical facilities nearby, ensuring easy access to healthcare services. Additionally, there are numerous dining options, including cafes and restaurants, providing convenient choices for meals. For leisure activities, residents can enjoy the beautiful parks in the area or catch a movie at one of the theaters. Transportation options are also available for easy travel around town. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient place to live.

Places of Worship

  • The Refuge Bible Fellowship (1.4 miles)
  • Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church (2.2 miles)
  • National Association of Seventh Day Adventist Dentists (5.1 miles)
  • Riverside Community Church (5.4 miles)
  • Crosswalk Church (6.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Viva La Boba (6.9 miles)
  • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (6.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Bones and Spine Surgery (2.8 miles)
  • Maguire, Gerald Ucr Health Comprehensive Psychiatric Services (3 miles)
  • Elmer Reymond Symonett (3.1 miles)
  • Tang Ashley, MD (3.4 miles)
  • Riverside Community Hospital Transplant Center (3.5 miles)
  • Pacific Eye Institute ( Formerly Inland Eye Institute) (3.5 miles)
  • Riverbrock Neuro Sciences (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Old Spaghetti Factory (2.8 miles)
  • Taco Station (3 miles)
  • Plant Power Fast Food (3 miles)
  • P&G World Famous Burgers (3.6 miles)
  • Donut Tyme (4.2 miles)
  • Smokey Canyon BBQ (4.2 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Empire Imaging (3.5 miles)
  • Riverside Center (4.8 miles)
  • Jerry L Pettis Memorial (5.8 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center (6.4 miles)
  • Loma Linda Ambulatory Care Center (6.9 miles)
  • Mountain View Surgery Center (7 miles)

Parks

  • Mount Rubidoux (3.6 miles)
  • Andulka Park (4 miles)
  • Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park (5.7 miles)
  • Leonard Bailey Park (6.7 miles)
  • Towngate Memorial Park (7.2 miles)

Transportation

  • The Colton Diamonds (3.7 miles)
  • San Bernardino Transit Center (6.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Riverside Plaza (5 miles)
  • Regal San Bernardino & RPX (6.9 miles)

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