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The 3 Best Nursing Homes in Palm Springs, CA for 2024

Palm Springs is a city of 45,000 residents, about a third of whom are seniors. It supports its aging population through affordable health care and access to high-performing hospitals, such as Desert Regional Medical Center within the city proper and Eisenhower Medical Center in nearby Rancho Mirage.

The Palm Springs region is home to several nursing homes. These residential facilities provide specialized care, including disease management, catheter care, medication administration and physical and occupational therapies. In addition to skilled nursing services, residents have access to daily meals and recreational activities to support physical and emotional health. This high degree of care results in high monthly fees, with the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey reporting that local nursing home rates exceed the national average at $9,384 per month. Seniors who only need personal care or require limited skilled nursing services may obtain more affordable services through assisted living or home health care.

Seniors and families can use this guide to learn more about nursing home rates in Palm Springs and compare them to care costs in nearby cities. The guide also provides a list of nonprofit agencies and programs that support older adults with extensive care needs.

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Nursing Home Costs in Palm Springs, CA

Nursing homes in Palm Springs charge $9,384 per month for semiprivate rooms. Private rooms cost 30% more at $12,167 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

In Palm Springs, seniors in nursing homes pay $9,384 for shared rooms. This is nearly $1,500 more than the national average of $7,908. However, it’s economical compared to the state’s median rate of $9,794.

Nursing home rates in Palm Springs are fairly consistent with costs in nearby cities. In Los Angeles, monthly rates come in at $9,125, and in El Centro, fees are a few hundred dollars lower at $8,851. Fees in Riverside are among the lowest in the state at $7,992, and in Oxnard, care costs are considerably higher at $11,254. 

Palm Springs

$9,384

California

$9,794

The United States

$7,908

El Centro

$8,851

Riverside

$7,992

Oxnard

$11,254

Los Angeles

$9,125

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Palm Springs pay $9,384 for shared rooms and $12,167 for private rooms in nursing homes. Home health care, which costs $6,473, may be a good alternative for seniors who don’t need around-the-clock care and monitoring. For older adults who need personal care but don’t require skilled nursing, home care costs $6,387 and assisted living costs $5,475. Adult day health care is the cheapest senior care option at $2,058.

Home Care

$6,387

Home Health Care

$6,473

Adult Day Health Care

$2,058

Assisted Living

$5,475

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$9,384

Nursing Home (private room)

$12,167

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Palm Springs, CA

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Palm Springs, CA

The Palm Springs region has several agencies and programs that support older adults and provide them with the care and support they need. Through these resources, older adults may be able to access the care they need outside of a nursing home, letting them avoid or delay placement. The table also highlights resources that help older adults find affordable institutional care and options for paying for services. 

ResourceContactService
Riverside County Office on Aging(951) 867-3800The Riverside County Office on Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Palm Springs region. It houses the region’s Aging & Disability Resource Connection, which helps older adults locate programs and services that may allow them to obtain skilled nursing care at home. 

Mizell Center Meals on Wheels(760) 323-5689Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals and wellness checks to qualified seniors who are unable to obtain or prepare meals for themselves. During the holiday season, the program provides gift packages with personal care items. Meals are available for a suggested donation of $3. 

Community Action Partnership of Riverside County(951) 955-4900The local Community Action Partnership has financial assistance programs for qualified individuals, which may help older adults age in place and avoid nursing home placement. Through this organization, seniors can obtain utility bill assistance and weatherization services. The agency also provides annual income tax preparation assistance. 

Community Connect2-1-1Community Connect is a free phone-based information and referral program. Seniors can call the toll-free helpline to get assistance with finding community-based services, such as chore services, housekeeping, in-home care, nutrition services and non-emergency medical transportation. Representatives can also help older adults determine whether they qualify for public benefits. 

Veterans Services(951) 955-3060The region’s Veterans Services office can screen older veterans for eligibility for benefits that may cover nursing home costs, including Aid and Attendance. The office can also help veterans determine whether they qualify for VA home health care services, which may enable them to avoid institutional placement. 

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