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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Palm Springs, CA for 2024

Palm Springs is a city famous for its hot springs and admired for the quality of its golf courses and spas. Almost a third of its approximately 44,600 residents are aged 65+, which is about double the national average. Although summers are hot, winters are pleasantly cool, and rainfall is only about 5 inches per year, which makes uncomfortable humid days a rarity.

Assisted living is a type of senior care suitable for older adults with various non-medical needs. Residents include those who only need someone nearby in case they want help and those who require regular assistance with daily tasks, such as dressing and bathing. The facilities are also suitable for seniors who like to socialize within their age group and get three chef-prepared meals daily and their rooms cleaned by housekeeping staff. Each facility has its own fees, but seniors considering assisted living can expect them to be in the region of $5,475 per month, which is slightly above California’s average.

This guide compares assisted living costs in Palm Springs and nearby cities. It also discusses ways to pay and links to free resources for seniors in the city.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Palm Springs

The Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services is responsible for licensing and monitoring assisted living facilities in Palm Springs and all other cities across the state. Although based in Sacramento, it has offices in Riverside staffed by people dedicated to helping seniors with complaints about their care facilities.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Palm Springs

  • Although California has a justified reputation for being a high-tax state, some forms of income, such as Social Security, aren’t taxed. By national standards, Palm Springs’ taxes are high, but the city also has a reputation for being a more affordable alternative to Los Angeles, which partially explains the huge number of seniors among its population. It also has an average cost of living below the norm for California, particularly regarding health care costs.
  • Sperling’s BestPlaces gives Palm Springs a very good health cost index score of 83.5. This is because the water quality, although below the national average, is generally good, and the air quality is much better than normal. The city has also taken significant steps to reduce local pollution through the EPA’s Superfund program.
  • Seniors with either permanent or temporary disabilities can use the SunDial Paratransit Service if they live within three-quarters of a mile of a fixed route service. It’s a curb-to-curb shared-ride program, although door-to-door support is available to passengers who need it. Seniors can travel with up to three companions, but they must inform the operator prior to travel, and the companions will need to pay the full fare. Service animals are welcome, although pets can only travel if secured within a cage/container.
  • The region has several well-regarded medical facilities, including the Desert Regional Medical Center, which has a 24/7 emergency room, and the not-for-profit Eisenhower Hospital, a 437-bed facility in nearby Rancho Mirage, supplemented by several health centers throughout the valley. Additionally, seniors considering assisted living in the region can compare 24 facilities delivering high-quality care to their residents.
  • Crime statistics for Palm Springs appear to show the city in a poor light, as property and violent crime are notably higher than the state and national averages. However, the stats for crimes per square mile are much lower than average for California, reflecting data that shows illegality is concentrated in specific neighborhoods. Seniors concerned about crime in the city should note that assisted living facilities typically have security and surveillance systems and staff on-site 24/7. 

Assisted living costs vary due to a facility’s location, the quality and quantity of its services, and some care-specific prices, such as the staff-to-resident ratio. Seniors considering Palm Springs should expect monthly fees to be in the region of $5,475.

A senior paying the monthly median fee of $5,475 in Palm Springs is paying an additional $225 when compared to the typical Californian and $975 compared to the average American. Although the city’s fees are above the norm, they’re not as costly as some nearby alternatives, such as El Centro ($6,150) and Oxnard ($5,750). More affordable options in the region include Los Angeles ($5,250) and Riverside ($4,000).

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El Centro

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Oxnard

Seniors paying $5,475 for assisted living could get adult day health care for $2,058, although this option doesn’t provide accommodation and 24/7 care. Neither do home and home health care agencies, which have average fees of $6,387 and $6,473, respectively. The costliest option for senior care in Palm Springs is within nursing homes, where the median cost for a typical semiprivate room is $9,384 per month.

Home Care

Home Health Care

Adult Day Health Care

Assisted Living Facility

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

Note: Care cost data for Palm Springs was not available, so data for the closest city, San Diego, was used instead.

Palm Springs residents can qualify for Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver program, which covers many of the costs seniors are charged by assisted living communities. This program has income and care level guidelines that must be met for coverage to kick in. Riverside County, where Palm Springs is located, is one of the counties covered by the Medi-Cal waiver program. Seniors must still contribute toward their room and board costs from either their own income, their own assets, private senior care policy coverage, or through family contributions.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Paying for Assisted Living in Palm Springs

Assisted living costs vary due to a facility’s location, the quality and quantity of its services, and some care-specific prices, such as the staff-to-resident ratio. Seniors considering Palm Springs should expect monthly fees to be in the region of $5,475.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

A senior paying the monthly median fee of $5,475 in Palm Springs is paying an additional $225 when compared to the typical Californian and $975 compared to the average American. Although the city’s fees are above the norm, they’re not as costly as some nearby alternatives, such as El Centro ($6,150) and Oxnard ($5,750). More affordable options in the region include Los Angeles ($5,250) and Riverside ($4,000).

Palm Springs

$5,475

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

El Centro

$6,150

Los Angeles

$5,250

Riverside

$4,000

Oxnard

$5,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors paying $5,475 for assisted living could get adult day health care for $2,058, although this option doesn’t provide accommodation and 24/7 care. Neither do home and home health care agencies, which have average fees of $6,387 and $6,473, respectively. The costliest option for senior care in Palm Springs is within nursing homes, where the median cost for a typical semiprivate room is $9,384 per month.

Home Care

$6,387

Home Health Care

$6,473

Adult Day Health Care

$2,058

Assisted Living Facility

$5,475

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,384

Note: Care cost data for Palm Springs was not available, so data for the closest city, San Diego, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Palm Springs

Palm Springs residents can qualify for Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver program, which covers many of the costs seniors are charged by assisted living communities. This program has income and care level guidelines that must be met for coverage to kick in. Riverside County, where Palm Springs is located, is one of the counties covered by the Medi-Cal waiver program. Seniors must still contribute toward their room and board costs from either their own income, their own assets, private senior care policy coverage, or through family contributions.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in California

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Palm Springs

Seniors in Palm Springs needn’t cope with issues on their own, as numerous government agencies and not-for-profit organizations operating in the city provide resources that can help. The following list directs seniors to legal advisors, mental health specialists, government benefits counselors, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and primary care providers, to name a few.

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Palm Desert VA Clinic(909) 825-7084Located approximately 20 minutes from Palm Springs, the Palm Desert Vet Clinic provides non-medical and limited medical support to U.S. military vets and their dependents. It's open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to help visitors in need of counseling deal with various life events, such as PTSD and grief, and to deliver primary care medical services. There's also a pharmacy and support for those who need assistance to resolve issues with their speech, hearing and balance.
Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc. (800) 977-4257Inland Counties Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm with a group of attorneys and paralegals based in Riverside County who specialize in civil law matters applying to seniors. They can help Palm Springs residents struggling with issues relating to Medicare and Medi-Cal, as well as private health insurance. Additionally, they can advise and support seniors who aren't getting the government benefits they're entitled to and those worrying about consumer debts, such as medical bills and credit cards.
Riverside County Office on Aging(877) 932-4100Riverside County manages a wealth of free resources for seniors living at home and those residing in senior care communities. The office is the region's designated Aging and Disability Resource Connection, which means it has trained care coordinators in place to help seniors consider all the options for long and short-term care, as well as review associated factors, such as how to pay. There is also the city's Long-Term Care Ombudsman, which can educate seniors in assisted living facilities about their rights and advocate for them in disputes with their care providers.
California 211211California 211 is a statewide referral service that can direct Palm Springs residents to organizations that can provide the support they're looking for. It's a free service, although some organizations may charge a fee for their assistance. California 211's advisors can help seniors with various subjects, including long-term care planning, congregate meals, transportation and government benefits.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Palm Springs

Palm Springs Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California

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