I wanted to get a few personal necessities and didn't want to park a long distance away and then…read morehave to navigate a cavernous store like CVS. So I looked and found this nice local Rite Aid and was able to park right by the entrance and lave my little dog in the car for a few minutes (I shop in the morning when I bring my dog so I can get my errands done before things really heat up). I was able to get all the items I needed in this small and not crowded store. Though they were clearly running at bare bones staffing I was still able to get my items and to checkout in less than 15 minutes. My dog was neither uncomfortable nor anxious since my trip was so brief. Nice place, clean, intuitively organized, with polite and knowledgeable staff. I had only come for some antacids, a few batteries for a radio, and an impulsive candy bar but that would have taken much longer at the CVS and, maybe I'm imagining this, but the Rite Aid staff seemed somehow happier than the CVS folks who, in my experience seem pretty unhappy with their jobs. So, shorter walk, easy parking, had what I came for and got my errands done in record time. Yay, Rite Aid.

The most incompetent pharmacy in Santa Rosa! Since taking over for Tuttles in February they haven't…read moregotten any of my prescriptions right. Today was the last chance and once again they screwed them up. I am done I will switch to CVS. Hopefully they are more competent

I was there around 5pm. The cashier area seemed very understaffed and under stocked. The cashier…read moreseriously let some people cut ahead in line. Wow so rude to everyone there. There was was like six people in line all waiting and she just let people cut ahead, that is so disorderly of the employees to let that happen. The cashier with the Ana nametag was there she seems too doating it's kinda off putting. To improve i think some of the employees need to watch more training videos. And management might want to hire more people. Cutting in line stuff bugs me. On a lighter note I like the inventory, I like all the stuff I buy there. Most days I go there things go fine. Most days are fine there

This location is consistently filthy and disappointing…read more Parking lot is always full. The pharmacy always has a line both inside and drive through. The staff seem bored, are unfriendly, and aren't uninterested in helping their customers. What finally prompted me to write this review was the restroom. It was absolutely disgusting: no toilet paper, urine on the floor, feces on the toilet, and even feces in the trash can. It was one of the dirtiest public restrooms I've encountered. The rest of the property isn't much better. The parking lot is always covered in trash, and the store itself is dirty and poorly maintained. The entrance is often blocked by people camped outside with large amounts of belongings, making it difficult to get in and out of the store. During my most recent visit, there was loud music playing while people were asking customers for money. I just wanted to pick up my prescription and leave. Overall, this store needs serious attention to cleanliness, maintenance, and customer service. It's GROSS!

I am writing this review after an extremely frustrating experience at this CVS. On February 16,…read more2026, shortly after moving from Massachusetts to California, I visited this location to transfer a prescription from a CVS in Massachusetts, a process that should have been straightforward. Because the prescription had expired, I contacted my provider in Boston, who promptly sent a new prescription to CVS in Massachusetts which had to be transferred here in CA. I spent nearly four hours at this pharmacy, during which staff repeatedly gave me incorrect information, claiming that "laws and restrictions" prevented the transfer. This was not true and appeared to mask an inability to process the transfer correctly in their system. When I contacted the CVS in Somerville, MA, they confirmed the prescription had already been transferred to this CVS on Mendocino Ave, CA. A nearby CVS also confirmed they could not assist because the prescription was stuck in this store's queue. Having run out of this medication and unable to obtain it due to this delay, I was forced to seek care in the ER. The lack of competence and accountability at this location is alarming, especially given that similar complaints seem common. I have since transferred all my prescriptions to Walgreens.

It's not the employees, it's the lousy system they have to work with that can't keep customers'…read moreinsurance straight. I switched health plans last year and cleared that up at the time and have gotten refills twice since then. But I go back a third time to pick up what my new doctor just called in and they said there was an insurance issue and to call the insurance company. Again?!? Did the system revert back to my old insurance? I should have asked which insurance they were referring to but I shouldn't have had to. I thought we cleared that up already but here I am without my medication having wasted a trip. Very frustrating and I have had it and I am done with this pharmacy. I thought this would be a convenient location for picking up my prescriptions but apparently not. Nothing but a frustrating hassle.

I like this store, well organized and stocked. Fun season stuff too. Last night staff is…read moreprofession, helpful and friendly. Check for coupons on the machine (could be closer to the door. My only complain is the parking lot is too dark for a 24 hour store from the 4th street it looks closed because parking lot it dark. Only the handicap parking is lit up.

Terrible experience at the pharmacy. I hate that this review will affect the store as it's not…read moretheir fault. Arrived at 1:20 to pick up a prescription. There were two windows open, with one person being helped. No one acknowledged me. At 1:27 they started closing the pharmacy screen for lunch. I approached the window to be helped before the screen was closed all the way and was told I and to come back because they were closing for lunch at 1:30. A few things about this experience were frustrating....I waited several minutes when there was no line, they saw me standing there and still proceeded to shut the screen and then they closed before the scheduled 1:30 lunchtime while I was standing there waiting. I have never written a negative Yelp review but this service was unacceptable.

11/26/2021: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital sent my plethora of prescribed medications to Creekside…read morePharmacy after being discharged from the hospital ward~WAITING, AGAIN! AUGH! It's really not Creekside Pharmacy's fault due to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital egregiously dropped the ball failing sending my prescription orders to Creekside Pharmacy via E-Mail/FAX. Nevertheless, I WAITED AGAIN for well over an hour in order, receiving all the prescribed medications needed for my severe asthma/lung condition. Complications? The attending Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Doctor had to be tracked down in order, obtaining my prescriptions I desperately needed BUT, the Doctor was performing SURGERY so, I had to WAIT until, the Doctor completed the surgery! How INANE can Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital be???? The optimum phrase for Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital subjecting Creekside Pharmacy to their utter incompetency: PETER PRINCIPLE!

My sister is currently battling a rare form of kidney cancer, and her doctor recently called in a…read moreprescription for a medication she urgently needs--one that her regular pharmacy doesn't carry. Unfortunately, her experience with this pharmacy was deeply upsetting. Not only did they refuse to fill her prescription, but staff openly discussed patient information in a way that appeared to violate HIPAA privacy standards. To make matters worse, when her oncologist called ahead on Friday to confirm they could fill the medication, the staff responded with rudeness and even accused her of being dishonest. Facing a life-threatening illness is already overwhelming. Being treated with such a lack of compassion, professionalism, and respect only adds to that burden. If you value your privacy and expect to be treated with dignity and respect, I would strongly encourage you to consider other options. If you want, I can make a slightly softer version (less confrontational) or a more formal complaint-style version depending on where you plan to post it.

This has been my go to pharmacy since moving here 2 years ago. They recently made some staffing…read morechanges (cut hours, reduced staff?) which has significantly impacted the customer experience in a negative way. For example, it takes a much longer time to get prescriptions filled and to even pick them up. Wait times have easily double or tripled while waiting to pick up a script. Getting a script filled is even worse, often taking hours. I miss the amazing and friendly staff and service that I used to get here.

Unable to maintain the brand of generic due to a few cents profit and zero listening to customers…read more Generics from India are questionable? It's a big problem, corruption there in our drug supply, here ! This is the best of this obviously horrible company to work for . It's in Target and reminds me of the USA Safeways / Target CVS philosophy. Use the employees, no careers,don't expect anything extra , let up subsidize their pay w government benefits! It's literally all three , especially CVS !

Definitely interesting is what I can say…read more I was never aware of this stores existence until I had to visit for a family members needs. While price is very convenient compared to other competitors, I really felt uncomfortable with the whole experience. Not located in an ideal spot in Santa Rosa mixed with "meh" customer service and an odd interior of the store really did not have me running back for anything else. While I can see it's allure from a price point, not sure of the quality of the products as it is not a CVS, Rite AID, etc. so you are putting your trust in a small unknown store. I leave that decision up to you, while the drugs purchased seemed to work, just not sure of quality. Middle of the road review for sure.

A male pharmacist/owner threatened to not deliver my mothers Parkinson's drugs when she was out of…read moredrugs because I asked for a receipt be delivered to me as I'm the patient advocate and accountant. I was very stressed for my mother's health and it was too late to find another company to fill the order. Does anyone know how to file a state report against a pharmacy?

Terrible customer service. Takes forever in the drive-up. They never have the prescription ready…read morewhen they say they will. Then they say to call ahead next time, but it's a 10-15 minute wait on the phone and it's still not ready! The pharmacist is nice, but all the other employees are cold and unpleasant. There are lots of people working there, and although there's a continual stream of customers there are never long lines in the store or drive up so, I don't know why they are so overworked and unhappy with what they do. Someone needs to look into the problems there.

Rarely has dairy in the store and if there's only one employee showing up on time they refuse to…read moreopen the doors at the time it's supposed to open. Go anywhere else.

I'd like to recognize and commend an employee name Dominic at CVS. During my recent purchase, I…read moreused a $10 coupon, but ran into an issue because I couldn't remember the number linked to it. Despite a line of impatient customers forming, the employee remained calm, composed, and attentive. He spent about 20 minutes helping me resolve the issue without letting the pressure affect his professionalism. Once everything was fixed, I was very satisfied with the service provided. His patience, dedication, and quality of care truly reflect a level of service that stands out--qualities that deserve recognition, and in my opinion, make him a strong candidate for a raise or management consideration. That's the kind of service and quality care is needed, and I felt well taken care of. Thank you Dominic!

I would give them a zero if that was possible! My…read moreprescription went up in cost over 30% from last month. Just in o w month. I don't see how they can honestly justify this? I have friends that tell me the same story as well. Jo set cost, just keep going up!

I really hope this is not one of the locations that will be closing, because in recent months,…read morethey've installed an excellent team in this store. Especially in the pharmacy. Their new head pharmacist, Triza, is an excellent addition to the team. Perhaps the friendliest pharmacist I've ever encountered. (I hope I spelled her name right)

Echoing a lot of these reviews. EXTREMELY poor customer service. Some would say rude. The manager,…read moresmall, portly douche bag with glasses, is the worst out of them all. He displays condescending tones when asked questions like he hates his job. I came in to have a disposable camera developed. When asked if I could, the manager responded with again, a condescending tone. "We aren't taking those. It's a disposable camera." Like I didn't know what it was. I told him I know it's a disposable camera, I'm old enough to know. His response??? "Whatever man." No polite customer services, no helpful suggestions. This location either needs to be closed or action needs to be taken on the manager. No amount of training will help.