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Assisted Living Communities in Palm Desert, California

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JJ Smyle

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

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.

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William

I visited this facility

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...

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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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Pasty B.

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

Review of Atria Palm Desert

This is a lovely facility. The staff is very caring and seem to know all their tenants. They have very good food and the director is very nice.

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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.

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.

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