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Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Mirage Inn
72750 Country Club Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
"Brookdale Rancho Mirage looked very comfortable and nice. The rooms were a reasonable size, and the food was good. I...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,720
Assisted Living Communities in Palm Desert, CA
Our comprehensive listings and ...
authentic reviews in Palm Desert, CA below include 43 Assisted Living facilities with 399 reviews. On average in Palm Desert, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.6 out of 5 stars.
To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation.
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.
43 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Atria Hacienda
44-600 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
"If I have to decide to stay in a senior facility, Atria Hacienda would be the place. I was very impressed with them. The...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,045
Oakmont of Segovia
39905 Via Scena, Palm Desert, CA 92260
"Oakmont of Segovia is very nice. The building is very nice. Their dining room is spectacular. It's a really, really...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$5,595
Caring Stars Winner
Atria Palm Desert
44-300 San Pascual Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
"I visited Atria Palm Desert and it was first class. My initial reaction was very positive and it was a very attractive...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,995
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Atria Rancho Mirage
34560 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
"Mission Hills is a lovely place, kept very clean. It has a very pretty, nice big dining room. The food isn't as good as...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,745
The Carlotta
41505 Carlotta Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
"The Carlotta because it offers so much more, and I have so many friends there. They have activities galore. They have...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,895
Love and Comfort Home Care
69440 Megan Court, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Here at Love and Comfort Home Care, we are dedicated to Quality care for residents, including up to mid-stage dementia...
Assisted Living
$4,000
AM/PM Assured Care
30096 Alexander Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234
We are a renowned residential care facility that offers unwavering support to elderly individuals, including those...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,000
The Palms at La Quinta
45160 Seeley Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253
"I toured The Palms at La Quinta. The facility was very nice and very clean. The staff that we interacted with was very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,350
Caring Stars Winner
Cottages at Palm Springs
1780 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
"I toured. I liked the location. I liked the way it was set up. The staff was great. They were very pleasant and helpful...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,200
Stonewall Gardens
2150 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
"Stonewall is a lovely place, but it’s much too expensive than I can afford, and I’m much too young. The staff was...
Assisted Living
$4,100
Allbrite Care Inc
67725 Long Canyon Ln, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241
Allbrite Care Inc is an assisted living community located at 67725 Long Canyon Lane in Desert Hot Springs, California...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,000
Hacienda Senior Living Assisted Living & Memory Care
161 N. Hemet Street, Hemet, CA 92544
"Citrus Court was a nice place. They go out to different places or to dinner. They serve three meals a day. They have a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,500
Caring Stars Winner
Bayshire Rancho Mirage
72201 Country Club Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
"It was very high end. It was a beautiful facility. I do not know if we would want to pay that kind of monthly amount...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+3
$3,200
Trinity Gardens On Portola
44-277 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Trinity Gardens On Portola, located in the sunny city of Palm Desert, CA, offers a variety of care types including...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
AM/PM Assured Care
2 Dickens Ct., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
At AM PM Assured Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our quality care and...
Assisted Living
$5,000
Montage At Mission Hills
69-850 Van Gogh Rd., Cathedral City, CA 92234
Montage at Mission Hills HOA is located in Cathedral City, California, and is designed for individuals who are 55 years...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Golden Years Home Care I
33555 Wishing Well Trail 2, Cathedral City, CA 92234
"My sister feels very comfortable at Golden Years Home Care because they are very good to her. The place is very clean...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
MD Premier Luxury Senior Home
45911 Paseo Coronado, Indian Wells, CA 92210
"My mother is in MD Premier Luxury Senior Home. It is a smaller space and for a while, she was the only person in there...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Morning Star RCFE and Home Care
32175 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Sometimes circumstances can make the simplest of life's activities a challenge. At this time you want comfort and...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Marisela
5.0
Review of Atria Palm Desert
Food is great. Staff is friendly.
Assisted Living
JJ Smyle
5.0
Review of Atria Hacienda
My Mom moved into Atria Hacienda and is thriving. They have great food and provide 3 meals a day. I highly recommend Atria.
Assisted Living
William
5.0
Review of The Carlotta
The Carlotta was very clean and very spacious. The staff was very, very courteous. I didn't interact with them much, but they seemed to be very efficient. The facility was excellent. I felt that it...
Provider response
Hi William, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Carlotta! We sincerely thank you for the positive review and hope to see you again soon!
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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.
