Assisted Living Communities in Palm Springs, California

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.  

• 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

Los Angeles

Riverside

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.