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With nearly 18,000 residents, half of whom are at least 65 years old, Rancho Mirage offers a welcoming environment for retirees seeking a small-town atmosphere with access to big-city amenities. The city has a low violent crime rate and promotes high access to health care, providing peace of mind to seniors, and its warm weather year-round appeals to those who enjoy outdoor activities.
Seniors seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle in Rancho Mirage may find the services and amenities they need in one of the region’s many assisted living facilities. These facilities offer comfortable housing, often with apartment-style units, and provide daily meals, transportation services and social and recreational activities. They also have dedicated caregivers who administer individualized care plans. In general, this type of care costs $5,475 per month in the Rancho Mirage region. This is higher than the statewide average of $5,250, the national norm of $4,500.
This guide provides details on assisted living costs in the Rancho Mirage region, as well as an overview of the state-mandated rules facilities follow. It also highlights some helpful resources for current and prospective assisted living residents.
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The California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program, oversees and licenses assisted living facilities in Rancho Mirage and the rest of California. Through this agency, seniors can get up-to-date information on policies that affect access to long-term care. They can also get one-on-one advocacy and information through the department’s regional office, which is in Riverside.
Assisted living facilities in Rancho Mirage charge monthly rates of $5,475 for care.
In Rancho Mirage, assisted living residents pay $5,475 per month for care. This is $225 more than the California norm, and it’s nearly $1,000 per month higher than the national average. Seniors may save money by choosing an assisted living facility in Los Angeles or Riverside, where respective fees come in at $5,250 and $4,000. However, local care costs are competitive compared to rates in Oxnard, where assisted living residents pay $5,750 for care, and El Centro, where fees are about $700 higher than in Rancho Mirage.
Rancho Mirage
$5,475
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
El Centro
$6,150
Riverside
$4,000
Los Angeles
$5,250
Oxnard
$5,750
Assisted living is among the most affordable long-term care options in Rancho Mirage, with facilities charging average monthly rates of $5,475. This offers significant monthly savings over the cost of private home-based care, which comes in at $6,387 for in-home care and $6,473 for home health care. Nursing home care is even more expensive at $9,384 for semiprivate accommodations. Only adult day health care, which doesn’t include residential services, is more affordable at $2,058.
In-Home Care
$6,387
Home Health Care
$6,473
Adult Day Health Care
$2,058
Assisted Living Facility
$5,475
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,384
Note: Data for Rancho Mirage was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego, was used instead.
Many seniors, especially those on fixed incomes, may worry about how they will afford assisted living. In Rancho Mirage, seniors may be eligible to receive help paying for assisted living services through California’s Assisted Living Waiver Program. Seniors with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may also qualify for assistance through California's Optional State Supplement program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Rancho Mirage and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Rancho Mirage, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Rancho Mirage 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.
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