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Pleasant Care Riverside

Pleasant Care Riverside is a nursing home community in Riverside, CA.

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Pleasant Care Riverside

8781 Lakeview Ave, Riverside, CA 92509

To contact a resident: (909) 685-1531

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

2.7 from 71 reviews
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Overall Review of Pleasant Care Riverside

common 15 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and helpfulness stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, caring, and attentive.

Many reviews emphasize that staff treat residents with kindness and provide quality care, often naming nurses, CNAs, therapists, and case workers. Families also mention feeling reassured by how staff communicate and involve them in the care process. Some reviewers highlight specific team members as friendly and responsive during visits and updates.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Communication and phones are inconsistent

Several reviewers say it can be hard to reach the facility by phone.

Multiple negative reviews describe trouble getting through, such as phones being busy, unanswered calls, or messages not being set up. A few reviewers also report that rooms lack phones and that they had to wait for nurses to become available. Even among generally positive experiences, families still raise concern about responsiveness when they needed contact quickly.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Care quality and daily support vary

Reviews describe wide differences in how well residents are supported day to day.

Some residents and families praise skilled nursing and therapy, saying rehab helped with walking and recovery. Other reviewers raise serious concerns about missed or delayed care, including issues with medications, hygiene, and responsiveness to health changes. Several accounts describe neglect-like experiences such as being left for hours or basic needs not being met promptly.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food quality gets mixed reactions

Food experiences are mixed, with both positive meals and complaints about temperature.

Some reviews say the food is good and that cooks or meal service generally meets expectations. Other reviewers complain that meals are cold or that there is no hot meal, alongside broader dissatisfaction with the environment and care. Overall, dining satisfaction appears inconsistent across reviews.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • Ontario International (9 miles away) Ontario International (9 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

The area of Riverside, California, that you are considering for senior living offers a variety of amenities and services to meet your needs. There are several pharmacies located within a short distance, making it easy to access medication and healthcare supplies. Nearby hospitals and physicians provide convenient medical care options. In terms of dining options, there are various restaurants and cafes offering a range of cuisines to suit your taste preferences. Places of worship are also available for spiritual fulfillment. Additionally, the area features several parks for outdoor recreation and relaxation. For entertainment, there are theaters nearby where you can enjoy movies in comfortable settings. With transportation options such as the Metrolink station within reach, getting around the area is convenient. Overall, this part of Riverside provides a well-rounded environment for senior living with its accessibility to essential services and recreational opportunities.

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
  • Empire Twin Palms (3 miles)
  • V 215 (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.7 miles)
  • Central Best Pharmacy (4.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Windsor Cypress Gardens Healthcare (2.8 miles)
  • Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center (3.7 miles)
  • Riverside Center (4.6 miles)
  • Empire Imaging (5.3 miles)
  • Molina Medical Center (5.3 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center (7.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Jurupa Family Health Center (2.9 miles)
  • Renaissance Radiology Medical Group (3.8 miles)
  • Jeffrey M Deledonne Dr DDS (4.1 miles)
  • Asthma & Allergy Medical Group (4.4 miles)
  • Loma Linda University Plastic Surgery Group (4.7 miles)
  • Li Doris MD Mission Surgical Clinic (4.8 miles)
  • University Pain Consultants (4.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Rodeo Cafe (3.1 miles)
  • Wienerschnitzel (3.6 miles)
  • Taqueria 2 Potrillos (4.1 miles)
  • Yard House (4.2 miles)
  • On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina (4.3 miles)
  • TGI Friday's (4.5 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (4.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Riverside Community Church (3.9 miles)
  • The Refuge Bible Fellowship (7.5 miles)

Parks

  • Vernola Family Park (4 miles)
  • Mount Rubidoux (4.8 miles)
  • Eastvale Community Park (5.2 miles)
  • River Walk Park (6 miles)
  • Deer Creek Park (7 miles)
  • Andulka Park (7.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Wanda's Cafe (4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.5 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Tyler Galleria 16, NEW RESERVED SEATING: Save your favorite seat in advance (4.2 miles)
  • Regal Riverside Plaza (5 miles)
  • Regal Edwards Ontario Palace Screenx, Imax & RPX (8.3 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Ontario Mills 3 (8.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Metrolink Fontana Station (8.8 miles)
  • Baggage Claim T4 (8.8 miles)

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