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Arlington Gardens Care Center in Riverside, CA

Arlington Gardens Care Center is a nursing home community in Riverside, CA.

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Arlington Gardens Care Center in Riverside, CA

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  • Interior

    A modern and clean hospital room featuring a bed, television, and wooden furniture.
  • Decor

    A modern bedroom interior featuring a hospital bed, wooden floors, and a window with shutters.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with leather seating, a patterned carpet, and large windows letting in natural light.
  • Lobby

    A modern reception desk with computers in a business office lobby.
  • Exterior

    The entrance sign for Arlington Gardens Care Center.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-lit exercise room featuring stationary bikes and a large screen.
  • Healthcare

    A hospital room with two patient beds separated by a privacy curtain.

3688 Nye Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505

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

3.6 from 123 reviews
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70
4 stars
7
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Arlington Gardens Care Center

common 18 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a consistent point

Residents and families repeatedly describe the facility as clean and well maintained.

Many reviewers call out cleanliness as a reason they felt comfortable, including rooms and common areas. Several also mention that the facility looks cared for and smells fresh. Even some less positive comments still note cleanliness as a standout compared with other concerns.

differentiator 16 reviews mention this

Therapy support drives results

Physical and occupational therapy are frequently described as strong and motivating.

A recurring theme is that therapy teams push residents toward daily goals while staying focused on safety. Multiple reviews specifically praise physical and occupational therapists as knowledgeable and helpful, including for people recovering from strokes and surgery. A few families also frame therapy as the main reason they felt the stay was worthwhile, even when other parts of care were criticized.

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff compassion and responsiveness vary

Reviews describe a mix of very caring staff and moments where families feel unheard.

On the positive side, many reviewers describe nurses, CNAs, and therapists as friendly, professional, and compassionate. Several families say staff communicated with them, greeted them well, or made the difficult process feel supported. At the same time, a meaningful set of reviews report staff can be slow to respond or that communication breaks down, especially around nighttime care and call requests.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Call button and nighttime staffing complaints

Some residents report long waits for help after pressing the call button.

A recurring negative theme is that call requests take too long, with some reviews describing waits ranging from tens of minutes to hours. Several complaints point to evenings and nights as the worst times, including stories of delayed bathroom assistance and delayed medication help. Other reviewers who rate care highly still suggest they rely on timely check-ins for comfort and safety, which makes these delays stand out when they occur.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food quality is praised, but mixed

Dining gets both compliments and complaints across different stays.

Some residents and families praise the food as tasty or good, including cafeteria meals and overall dining experience. A smaller group of reviews describe the food as awful, unappetizing, or not matching expectations, with concerns about meals and nutrition. When dining is discussed positively, it often appears alongside the same broader praise for cleanliness and care.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby medical offices are close by

The area includes nearby physician and pharmacy options.

Reviewers don’t focus much on location, but the surrounding area includes close-by physician offices and pharmacy stops. That proximity can matter for frequent appointments and medication needs during rehabilitation.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Ontario International (13 miles away) Ontario International (13 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Riverside, California offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With several physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals within close proximity, residents have easy access to healthcare resources. Additionally, there are numerous restaurants and cafes for dining options, as well as theaters for entertainment. The presence of places of worship and parks provides opportunities for spiritual fulfillment and outdoor activities. Overall, this neighborhood provides a convenient and well-rounded environment for senior living.

Physicians

  • Asthma & Allergy Medical Group (0.1 miles)
  • Li Doris MD Mission Surgical Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • Riverside Family Physicians (1.6 miles)
  • West Dermatology Riverside (1.6 miles)
  • Renaissance Radiology Medical Group (2.1 miles)
  • Jeffrey M Deledonne Dr DDS (4.2 miles)
  • Loma Linda University Plastic Surgery Group (4.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • V 215 (1.6 miles)
  • Tap Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Sav-On Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • The Cheesecake Factory (0.6 miles)
  • Yard House (0.6 miles)
  • Brandon's Diner (0.7 miles)
  • TGI Friday's (0.7 miles)
  • Taqueria 2 Potrillos (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (3.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Tyler Galleria 16, NEW RESERVED SEATING: Save your favorite seat in advance (0.7 miles)
  • Regal Riverside Plaza (5.5 miles)
  • Regal Edwards Corona Crossings & RPX (6.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Molina Medical Center (1.5 miles)
  • Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center (2.1 miles)
  • Windsor Cypress Gardens Healthcare (2.4 miles)
  • Riverside Center (5.6 miles)
  • Empire Imaging (6.9 miles)
  • Vista Cove Care Center At Corona (7.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Wanda's Cafe (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.7 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (7.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Riverside Community Church (4.9 miles)

Parks

  • Eastvale Community Park (6.2 miles)
  • Mount Rubidoux (6.8 miles)
  • River Walk Park (6.9 miles)
  • Vernola Family Park (7.3 miles)
  • Andulka Park (7.7 miles)

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