Citrus Place

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  • Interior

    A spacious and elegantly decorated dining area with tables and chairs, featuring greenery and soft lighting.
  • Outdoors

    A residential apartment building with balconies and a well-maintained lawn under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a large bed, comfortable seating, and access to a balcony.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room interior with a dining table, sofa, and television.
  • Building

    A peaceful courtyard featuring a central fountain and a bench surrounded by landscaped greenery and residential buildings.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy studio apartment featuring a kitchenette, bed, and dining area.
  • Trees

    A serene view of an apartment complex with lush landscaping and a well-maintained lawn.
  • Windows

    A cozy cafe seating area with tables, chairs, and a coffee station.
  • Dining

    A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs under ample lighting.
  • Landscaping

    A scenic view of a residential outdoor area with a swimming pool and hot tub surrounded by lush greenery.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room setup with two armchairs, a TV on the wall, and decorative artwork.
  • Seating Area

    An inviting outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, and lush greenery.
  • Floor Plan

    A 3D floor plan of a one-bedroom apartment featuring a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.
  • Outdoor

    A peaceful courtyard with a central fountain surrounded by a two-story building.

Citrus Place

7898 California Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

4.6 from 120 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Facility

Pricing

Citrus Place offers competitively priced accommodations compared to both Riverside County and broader California. For a studio, residents at Citrus Place pay $2,895 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $3,559 and the state average of $4,145. The one-bedroom units also present an attractive option at $3,550, slightly below the county's average of $3,611 and providing better value than the state's average of $4,340. However, for those considering semi-private arrangements, Citrus Place's cost of $4,875 is notably higher than both Riverside County's rate of $2,844 and California's average of $3,333. Overall, Citrus Place stands out as a cost-effective choice for studio and one-bedroom living in comparison to local and state figures while presenting a premium pricing structure for semi-private options.

Room TypeCitrus PlaceRiverside CountyCalifornia
Studio$2,895$3,559$4,145
1 Bedroom$3,550$3,611$4,340
Semi-Private$4,875$2,844$3,333

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro Residents at Citrus Place appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, who are dedicated to providing excellent care and support.
    • pro The facility offers a variety of engaging activities that keep residents involved and entertained, contributing to a vibrant community atmosphere.
    • pro Many families have found the transition process into Citrus Place to be seamless and well-managed, ensuring a positive experience for their loved ones.
    • pro The cleanliness and overall upkeep of the facility are frequently praised, creating a welcoming environment for residents.
    • pro The dining experience is appreciated by some residents, particularly during special events when the food quality improves significantly.
    • pro The spacious living accommodations provide residents with a sense of privacy and independence that they enjoy.
    • pro Citrus Place has received positive feedback for its caring approach to individual resident needs, fostering personal connections between staff and residents.

    Cons

    • pro The maintenance of the facility is poor, with issues like water stains on the ceiling and dead light bulbs left unrepaired for months.
    • pro There was a lack of fresh food, with packaged goods thrown together and stale factory-made desserts served.
    • pro Staff confiscated a hot plate without returning it upon request, resulting in frustration for residents and their families.
    • pro Communication deteriorated after the departure of the operations director, leading to confusion and unmet needs.
    • pro Some residents expressed dissatisfaction with the food quality, noting that it often seems reliant on packaged items rather than fresh ingredients.
    • pro Concerns were raised about the shorthanded maintenance staff being unable to adequately address requests in a timely manner.
    • pro Although overall experiences were positive, some reviewers still noted confusion during the move-in process due to inexperienced new staff members.

    Review

    Citrus Place has garnered a plethora of mixed reviews from families and residents, reflecting both commendable aspects and certain areas in need of improvement. Many families have shared their positive experiences regarding the facility's overall environment and the staff's attentiveness. For instance, several reviewers praised the friendly demeanor of employees, highlighting their professionalism and caring attitude toward residents. The commitment to maintaining a pleasant atmosphere is evident; multiple comments noted how warm and open the community feels, with many recommending Citrus Place to other families based on their first-hand experiences.

    Food quality at Citrus Place has been a recurring topic among reviewers. While many appreciated the dining options available—especially during special occasions that featured enhanced menus—others expressed disappointment about the regular meals served. Comments included remarks about stale food items, over-reliance on packaged goods, and inconsistent culinary quality. Some family members noted that they often took their loved ones out to enjoy better meals elsewhere. Despite these critiques, there were also instances where residents experienced enjoyable dining experiences, suggesting variability in meal preparation.

    One area where Citrus Place shines is its variety of activities for residents. Reviewers mentioned an array of engaging events organized by an active Activities Director who makes efforts to involve all residents. This dynamic programming seems to contribute positively to resident satisfaction, enhancing social interactions and keeping spirits high within the community. Residents partake in chair exercises, shopping trips, holiday celebrations with live entertainment, and numerous recreational events—all contributing to a sense of normalcy amid their transitions into assisted living or memory care.

    Communication appears to play a crucial role in shaping experiences at Citrus Place. Many reviewers observed that from the outset—during move-in processes or routine inquiries—the staff were readily available and informative. Families appreciated being kept informed about their loved ones' well-being and noted that caregivers are particularly diligent in addressing individual needs while demonstrating kindness and patience throughout interactions.

    Despite generally favorable reviews concerning staff interaction and communal life, some concerns linger regarding maintenance services within Citrus Place. Multiple reviews raised issues such as water stains on ceilings, dead light bulbs left unaddressed for long periods, and delays in repairing minor upkeep tasks like closet doors falling off hinges. Although some maintenance challenges were acknowledged as having improved recently due to renovations, consistent attention remains essential for ensuring overall resident satisfaction.

    Additionally, it’s worth noting that recent staffing changes may be influencing both operations and communication effectiveness at Citrus Place. A few reviewers mentioned confusion during paperwork processes linked to new staff members taking charge after key leadership changes occurred—namely when the Operations Director left. While this transition may have posed challenges initially for some families navigating their loved ones' placements or care needs, many continued to find trust in the dedication displayed by remaining team members who strive for excellence despite ambiguity during personnel shifts.

    In summary, Citrus Place presents itself as a nurturing community where individuals can receive support during significant life transitions associated with aging or medical conditions. While positive relationships between staff and residents thrive alongside various activities designed for engagement—and despite occasional food quality critiques—the facility faces challenges in maintaining consistency across services like maintenance support amidst changing personnel dynamics. Overall recommendations seem rooted more deeply than frustrations; countless family members express gratitude while appreciating what Citrus Place offers as they seek comfortable homes for their loved ones during life's later stages.

    Features

    Housing

    • 140 resident community capacity 140 resident community capacity
    • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
    • Studio apartments Studio apartments

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living
    • Independent Living Independent Living
    • Memory Care Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

    Pets

    • Cats allowed Cats allowed
    • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

    Amenities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Activities on-site Activities on-site
    • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
    • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
    • Beauty salon Beauty salon
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Computer center Computer center
    • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
    • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Financing advice Financing advice
    • Fitness room Fitness room
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Gaming room Gaming room
    • Garden Garden
    • Ground floor units Ground floor units
    • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
    • Guest parking Guest parking
    • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
    • Kitchenette Kitchenette
    • Laundry Laundry
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Overnight guests Overnight guests
    • Party space Party space
    • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
    • Resident parking Resident parking
    • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
    • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
    • Small library Small library
    • Spa Spa
    • Swimming pool Swimming pool
    • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
    • TV room TV room
    • Telephone Telephone
    • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
    • Wellness center Wellness center
    • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
    • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
    • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Care Services

    • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
    • 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
    • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Diabetic care Diabetic care
    • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
    • Incontinence care Incontinence care
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
    • Physical therapy Physical therapy
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
    • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Dining

    • Anytime dining Anytime dining
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Guest meals Guest meals
    • Meals provided Meals provided
    • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
    • Room service Room service
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

    Activities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Art classes Art classes
    • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
    • Book club Book club
    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Concierge services Concierge services
    • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
    • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
    • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
    • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
    • Fitness programs Fitness programs
    • Games Games
    • Gardening club Gardening club
    • Happy hour Happy hour
    • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
    • Live musical performances Live musical performances
    • Planned day trips Planned day trips
    • Religious services Religious services
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
    • Stretching classes Stretching classes
    • Tai Chi Tai Chi
    • Wii bowling Wii bowling
    • Wine tasting Wine tasting
    • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

    Languages Spoken

    • English English

    Description

    Citrus Place in Riverside, CA is an assisted living community that offers a range of housing options, including studio apartments. With a focus on providing high-quality care for residents, Citrus Place offers three types of care: Independent Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Facility.

    Residents at Citrus Place can enjoy a variety of amenities to enhance their lifestyle. These include activities on-site to keep them engaged and entertained, air-conditioning to ensure comfort in all seasons, and a beautician on-site with a beauty salon for convenient grooming services. Other amenities include cable or satellite TV for entertainment, community-operated transportation for easy access to nearby locations, and a computer center for digital needs.

    For spiritual well-being, Citrus Place provides devotional services both on-site and off-site. Dining options are available in the dining room with restaurant-style meals provided. Residents can also take advantage of financing advice if needed.

    The community ensures the overall wellness of its residents by offering a fitness room for exercise and physical activities. The apartments are fully furnished with ground floor units available. Housekeeping services are provided to maintain cleanliness, and laundry facilities are conveniently located.

    Outdoor spaces such as gardens allow residents to enjoy nature, while swimming pools provide opportunities for relaxation or exercise. There is also space available for parties or events. Overnight guests are welcome and guest parking is provided.

    Citrus Place offers additional support services such as move-in coordination and home sale assistance when needed. Furthermore, they provide respite or short-term stays for those who require temporary care arrangements.

    In terms of care services, Citrus Place features 24-hour call systems and supervision to ensure residents' safety and well-being. Assistance is provided with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. The community coordinates with health care providers as needed.

    Specialized care services are available for those with memory impairments or cognitive issues. These include dementia waivers, specialized memory care programming, and mental wellness programs. The community also provides diabetes care and offers special dietary options. Medication management and transportation arrangements to doctor appointments are also provided.

    Residents of Citrus Place can enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with a wide range of activities and social opportunities. These include art classes, book clubs, fitness programs, gardening clubs, live performances, day trips, religious services, and resident-run activities. Stretching classes, Tai Chi, Wii bowling, wine tasting, and yoga are also offered.

    Citrus Place benefits from its prime location near various amenities. There are cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, theaters nearby. Additionally, hospitals are easily accessible for specialized medical care.

    With its comprehensive range of housing options and care services combined with numerous amenities and engaging activities program,Citrus Place in Riverside is an exceptional assisted living community that prioritizes the well-being and happiness of its residents.

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    Nearby Places of Interest

    This part of Riverside, California, offers a variety of healthcare facilities, including physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals within close proximity. The area also provides convenient dining options with a selection of cafes and restaurants nearby. For those who seek spiritual fulfillment, there are several places of worship in the vicinity. Additionally, residents can enjoy leisure activities at the theaters and parks located just a short distance away. Overall, this neighborhood offers a mix of essential services and recreational opportunities that cater to the needs and interests of seniors considering senior living in Riverside.

    Physicians

    • Jeffrey M Deledonne Dr DDS (0.6 miles)
    • Loma Linda University Plastic Surgery Group (1.3 miles)
    • University Pain Consultants (1.4 miles)
    • Renaissance Radiology Medical Group (1.6 miles)
    • Riverbrock Neuro Sciences (3.1 miles)
    • Riverside Community Hospital Transplant Center (3.2 miles)
    • Tang Ashley, MD (3.3 miles)

    Pharmacies

    • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
    • Central Best Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
    • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
    • Sav-On Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
    • Rite Aid (2 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
    • Walgreens (4.1 miles)

    Cafes

    • Wanda's Cafe (1 miles)
    • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
    • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
    • Panera Bread (7.9 miles)
    • Starbucks (8.2 miles)
    • The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (8.2 miles)

    Restaurants

    • In-N-Out Burger (1.1 miles)
    • Chick-Fil-A (1.8 miles)
    • Islands Restaurant Riverside (1.8 miles)
    • McDonald's (2.6 miles)
    • Taqueria 2 Potrillos (2.9 miles)
    • Yard House (3 miles)
    • TGI Friday's (3.1 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • Riverside Community Church (1.3 miles)
    • The Refuge Bible Fellowship (5.6 miles)
    • The Grove Community Church (6.7 miles)
    • Azure Hills Seventh-Day Adventist Church (8.9 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center (1.6 miles)
    • Windsor Cypress Gardens Healthcare (1.6 miles)
    • Riverside Center (1.9 miles)
    • Empire Imaging (3.3 miles)
    • Molina Medical Center (5.1 miles)
    • Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center (8.9 miles)

    Theaters

    • Regal Riverside Plaza (2 miles)
    • AMC Tyler Galleria 16, NEW RESERVED SEATING: Save your favorite seat in advance (3 miles)

    Parks

    • Mount Rubidoux (3.2 miles)
    • Andulka Park (4.3 miles)
    • Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park (5.9 miles)
    • Vernola Family Park (7.7 miles)
    • Eastvale Community Park (8.2 miles)
    • Towngate Memorial Park (8.6 miles)
    • River Walk Park (9 miles)

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