Pricing ranges from
    $4,802 – 5,762/month

    Prudence Senior Living

    23595 Taft Ct, Murrieta, CA, 92562
    3.8 · 4 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Mother sedated and restrained, neglected

    I placed my mother, who was in late-stage dementia and on hospice, at this facility for a short stay. Staff were polite, but she was oddly calm and slept most of the time - I believe she was sedated daily, was restrained in a wheelchair, went a week without a shower, and seemed mistreated and uncomfortable, so I moved her out.

    Pricing

    $4,802+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,762+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.75 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      2.5
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      3.8

    Pros

    • Some staff described as good
    • Resident appeared calm and comfortable
    • Hospice visits and end-of-life comfort provided
    • Facility accepted short-term stays
    • Vacancy availability / expressed interest in admission

    Cons

    • Allegations of mistreatment and neglect
    • Residents reportedly overmedicated or 'drugged' daily
    • Use of restraints (wheelchair restraint) reported
    • Inadequate personal hygiene care (not showered for a week)
    • Family removed resident due to care concerns
    • Concerns about appropriateness of care for late-stage dementia
    • Potential safety and oversight failures

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but leans strongly toward serious concern due to several alarming reports of neglect and poor care. The most significant and repeatedly mentioned problems are allegations that residents — including a person with dementia — were mistreated: reportedly being 'drugged' daily, physically restrained in a wheelchair, and not receiving basic hygiene (not showered for a week). Those specific allegations led at least one family to move their mother out of the facility. These items point to potential systemic issues with dignity, medication management, and routine personal-care practices.

    Care quality emerges as the central theme. Reviewers describe a resident in late-stage dementia who was visited by hospice and described as calm and sleeping; however, the calming/sleeping is reported alongside claims of being heavily medicated, which raises questions about whether calmness reflects appropriate comfort care or sedation/overmedication. The presence of hospice indicates that end-of-life services were accessed, which can be a strength when properly coordinated, but the reviews do not make clear whether hospice care was integrated well with facility staff or whether hospice presence was a response to worsening conditions. There is a clear tension between accounts that the resident seemed comfortable and accounts that the resident was neglected — this suggests inconsistent care quality or differing interpretations of what 'comfort' means in context.

    Reports about staff are mixed. Some reviewers explicitly describe staff as good, implying that individual caregivers may be caring and capable. At the same time, the allegations of neglect, overmedication, and restraint use indicate lapses in oversight, training, or policy enforcement. That mismatch suggests variability in staff performance and/or supervision: some employees may provide good direct care while broader management, staffing levels, or protocols may be insufficient to ensure consistent, dignified treatment for all residents.

    There is limited or no information in the reviews about physical facilities, dining, activities, or specific management practices such as staffing ratios, staff turnover, or communication with families. The reviews do note that the facility took short-term residents and had vacancy availability, which may be useful for families considering placement, but these operational facts do not counterbalance the substantive care concerns raised.

    Notable patterns and concerns are: (1) allegations of overmedication and use of restraints, which implicate medication administration practices and restraint policies; (2) failure to provide timely basic personal care (showering); (3) an outcome in at least one case where the family felt compelled to remove the resident; and (4) coexistence of hospice involvement and reports of comfort, which may indicate appropriate end-of-life care in some cases but may also mask over-sedation or inadequate care. Because the reviews are brief and sometimes contradictory (calm/comfortable vs. drugged/restrained/neglected), these patterns point to inconsistent care rather than uniformly good or uniformly bad performance.

    Based on the themes in these reviews, families and decision-makers should treat this facility with caution and follow up on specific, verifiable items before placing a loved one: ask the facility for written policies on medication administration and restraint use; request records or explanations of hygiene schedules and caregiver assignments; verify the nature of hospice coordination and how hospice responsibilities are shared with facility staff; check state inspection and complaint records for substantiated violations; and seek references from current residents’ families. The mixed reports of some good staff and available short-term placement mean the facility may have strengths, but the documented allegations of neglect and mistreatment are serious and warrant thorough, concrete verification.

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    About Prudence Senior Living

    Providence Residential Care II is a dedicated residential care home located in Murrieta, California, providing supportive, compassionate services to seniors. This community focuses on offering a comforting and secure environment where residents can benefit from a range of care options tailored to individual needs. Whether residents require memory care or more general residential support, Providence Residential Care II is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for each individual in its care.

    One of the standout features of Providence Residential Care II is its emphasis on nutrition and dining. Residents enjoy nutritious, well-balanced meals designed by skilled chefs and meal planners who prioritize both taste and nutritional value. These meals are crafted from quality ingredients, ensuring that each dish is both enjoyable and beneficial to residents' health. Dining at Providence Residential Care II is not only about nourishment but also about creating a pleasant and inviting social experience, encouraging residents to look forward to each meal.

    At Providence Residential Care II, activities play a vital role in daily life, engaging residents socially, physically, mentally, and emotionally. The community is known for providing a spectrum of engaging activities that are thoughtfully designed to promote interaction and well-being. The staff is recognized for their friendliness and dedication, fostering an atmosphere that is welcoming and joyful. Residents, visitors, and staff alike contribute to the warm culture at Providence Residential Care II, making it a place where individuals feel supported, respected, and cared for.

    The environment at Providence Residential Care II is designed to be both functional and homelike, providing comfort and safety while encouraging independence where possible. Special attention is paid to the unique needs of those requiring memory care, ensuring that each resident receives personalized support. The pet-friendly policy of the community further enhances the home-like atmosphere, welcoming residents and their beloved animal companions. This attention to detail extends throughout all aspects of daily life at Providence Residential Care II, from personal care to social engagement, making it an appealing choice for seniors seeking a compassionate and vibrant place to live.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    11

    Inspections

    1

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    6

    Years of reports

    17 Mar 2022
    Confirmed closure on 03/17/2022 after admissions dropped to zero; occupants said no elderly residents resided there, with only a couple and their children present and the home on the market for about seven months.
    17 Mar 2022
    Confirmed closure of a facility due to lack of residents and change in use of the property.
    16 Apr 2021
    Identified items needed for six residents, including towels and linens, a chair in each bedroom, silverware and dishes, cooking utensils and bowls/serving dishes, a patio table and chairs, and posting of required notices in a public area. Tele-visit conducted due to Covid-19 restrictions, and the home was licensed and in operation with zero residents in care.
    16 Apr 2021
    Conducted a pre-licensing inspection of a home, found some items needing correction before licensure can be granted.
    22 Mar 2021
    Verified the identity of the applicant and administrator and completed COMP II for a CHOW at a 6-capacity RCFE, with a signed LIC 809 and copy of photo ID obtained. Confirmed understanding of key regulatory areas, including facility operation, admission policies, staffing requirements and training, restrictive health conditions, general provisions, emergency preparedness, complaints and reporting, and pre-licensing readiness.
    22 Mar 2021
    Confirmed successful completion of Component II interview for a change of ownership with a capacity of 6 residents.
    18 Dec 2020
    Found three residents were being cared for as the home prepared for closing; two planned to move out by 12/28/20 with placement secured, while the third was being helped to find housing with family support. The residence appeared clean, with meals and medications provided, utilities working, and no safety hazards observed; the caregiver lived on site to supervise until relocation, and no deficiencies were found.
    18 Dec 2020
    Conducted a visit to check health and safety, found no issues, residents are moving to new homes.
    11 Feb 2020
    Identified maintenance and operational issues, reporting requirements, and criminal record clearance deficiencies during the meeting.
    08 Nov 2019
    Identified deficiencies during an unannounced visit and issued civil penalties for allowing a volunteer to work without a background clearance.
    25 Sept 2019
    Confirmed that the facility met all licensing requirements during the inspection.
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