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

Nestled in the Coachella Valley, Palm Desert is a vibrant community popular with seniors from all across North America. Of its estimated 51,541 residents, 35.8% are seniors, which is more than double the national average. Its sunny weather makes it easy for seniors to take in outdoor attractions like national parks and nature preserves. The city has a low violent crime rate and low health care costs compared to much of the United States.

Palm Desert’s assisted living facilities offer a wide range of amenities and activities designed to entertain residents. Generally, staff in these facilities are available 24/7 to provide assistance with personal care and general upkeep. On average, this type of care costs $5,475 per month in Palm Desert, which is above the state and national averages.

This guide is designed to help seniors determine whether retirement in Palm Desert is a good choice for them. It includes pros and cons of the city, the cost of long-term care and the resources available to local seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Palm Desert

The Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services oversees assisted living facilities in Palm Desert. This body works to ensure long-term care homes operate within the senior care laws enacted by California’s government.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Palm Desert

  • As the name suggests, Palm Desert has a hot, dry climate. It gets year-round sun with no snow in the winter and only 5 inches of rain per year, which makes it great for seniors who like to spend time outside.
  • In a measure of dozens of sources regarding quality of life, Sperling’s Best Places website rates the overall cost of living in Palm Desert 22 points higher than the national benchmark of 100. However, it’s 27.9 points under the state median of 149.9. Health care costs are especially low, at 12.2 points below average.
  • Palm Desert is a safe city with a very low rate of violent crime, at 15.7 points compared to the U.S. average of 22.7. Although property crime rates are higher than average, at 59.3 compared to 35.4, retirement communities have security in place to protect residents.
  • In the city, there are 99 physicians per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 210 per 100,000. Fortunately, health care costs are 16.5% lower than average.
  • Palm Desert is part of the age-friendly state of California. This means the government has committed to improving livability for the aging population through public services and infrastructure.

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.

The Cost of Assisted Living in 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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

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.

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 Desert

Seniors in Palm Desert can take advantage of many free resources for information, assistance and advocacy. Below are a few examples.

ResourceContactService
Riverside Office on Aging(877) 932-4100This 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) 955-3060This 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) 682-7968Low-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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Mary

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Atria Palm Desert

We moved Mom to Atria Palm Desert, but she only lasted a few days and fell again and broke her other hip and now she's in rehab. We went to about ten different places before we chose Atria. It was...

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Assisted Living

Jan

I visited this facility

Review of Atria Hacienda

When I toured Atria Hacienda, I looked at both assisted living and the memory care sections. Both sections were very nice. I was very impressed with the staff. It was just very positive and...

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Assisted Living

Dan

I visited this facility

Review of Atria Hacienda

I went to Atria Hacienda. It was a good tour. It's a nice place, very new, and modern. There are a lot of activities for people. Out of all the places I looked at, it was probably the best place as...

Provider response

Dan, It was our pleasure to show you and your family our community. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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