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Assisted Living Communities in Palm Desert, CA
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authentic reviews in Palm Desert, CA below include Assisted Living facility with 402 reviews. On average in Palm Desert, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Palm Desert, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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Michelle
4.0
Review of Atria Palm Desert
My mother is in Atria Palm Desert's assisted living facility. We chose it because it was small and it was really well-kept. Her living space is comfortable. It's nicely painted and has nice...
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Alisa F
5.0
Review of Atria Palm Desert
My mother had an amazing experience here. She liked the food, the activities, the room. Most important, she appreciated the kind and caring staff who took excellent care of her through her final...
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Marisela
5.0
Review of Atria Palm Desert
Food is great. Staff is friendly.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Palm Desert, CA and Nearby Cities
While assisted living costs in Palm Desert are high, seniors in nearby El Centro pay even more, at $6,150 per month. Riverside is significantly more affordable at $4,000. In Los Angeles, the same type of care averages $5,250. Further up the coast, Oxnard has a median assisted living price of $5,750 per month.
Palm Desert
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Riverside
$4,000
Los Angeles
$5,250
Oxnard
$5,750
El Centro
$6,150
Paying for Assisted Living in Palm Desert
In Palm Desert, seniors pay an average of $5,475 per month for assisted living, although actual costs vary by location. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, this cost is higher than the California average of $5,250 per month. It’s also higher than the U.S. median of $4,500.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Palm Desert
Eligible seniors may receive help paying for assisted living through California’s Assisted Living Waiver Program. Financial aid is also available to those with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) through California’s Optional State Supplement (OSS) program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Palm Desert, CA
While assisted living costs $5,475 per month in Palm Desert, adult day health care costs are much lower, averaging $2,058. In-home care is costlier at $6,387 per month. For home health care, seniors pay $6,473. Nursing home care is the most expensive, with a semiprivate room averaging $9,384.
In-Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,475
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$9,384
Note: Data for Palm Desert was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Palm Desert
Seniors in Palm Desert can take advantage of many free resources for information, assistance and advocacy. Below are a few examples.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Office on Aging | (877) 932-4100 | This Area Agency on Aging provides case management services to help seniors determine their care needs, find long-term care placement and enroll in a variety of benefits programs. It also runs the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which advocates for seniors in assisted living facilities. The ombudsman helps seniors resolve concerns or complaints about their care. |
| County of Riverside Veterans Services | (951) 955-3060 | This organization helps veterans gain access to state and federal financial aid. Free legal clinics offer education on topics of interest to older adults such as health care, consumer law and estate matters. The vet center can also connect service members with medical and mental health services. |
| Riverside Legal Aid | (951) 682-7968 | Low-income and elderly adults can access free legal information and representation from this legal aid office. Attorneys can provide assistance with civil issues, guardianships and debt collection. Help is also available for victims of elder abuse. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Palm Desert
Palm Desert 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.
