RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 17 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Riverside, CA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Riverside, CA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

18Nursing Homes in Riverside
3.5/5
+0.3 vs state avgState avg: 3.20Riverside Avg Rating
$43K$17K vs state avgState avg: $60KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Care landscape in Riverside

How Riverside compares with the rest of California on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+13.6%

    About 19% lower than the state average of 16.7%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover41.0%

    A little higher than the state average of 38.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability17.1%

    About 12% higher than the state average of 15.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Riverside, CA?

This page evaluates 17 eligible nursing homes in Riverside, CA and shows the top 17.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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