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Nursing Home Communities in Palm Desert, California

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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Comparing average monthly rates for nursing home semiprivate rooms, Palm Desert’s costs are $2,966 above the national median cost of $7,756. Costs in this city are also $1,475 higher than California’s statewide average of $9,247.

Palm Desert is among the more expensive cities for nursing home care in Southern California. El Centro’s prices are $3,326 cheaper. Rates in the Riverside area are on par with the national median, which is $2,966 less than rates here. Nursing home residents in the Los Angeles area save $2,662 compared to those in Palm Desert. Santa Maria and nearby cities see costs running $760 under costs here on average.

Palm Desert

$10,722

California

$9,247

United States

$7,756

El Centro

$7,396

Riverside Area

$7,756

Los Angeles Area

$8,060

Santa Maria Area

$9,962

Nursing Home Costs in Palm Desert, CA

Semiprivate rooms in nursing homes cost an average of $10,722 per month in Palm Desert. Private rooms here cost an average of $14,433.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Palm Desert, CA

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Pricing is a major factor for families in Palm Desert exploring placement options for their aging loved one, so it is helpful to compare nursing home rates to rates for other senior arrangements. The most affordable choice is adult day health care, which carries an average monthly cost of $1,733. Assisted living fees average around $4,525 per month here. Home care and home health care providers charge $5,716 for either service. Nursing homes are the most expensive type of care. Semiprivate rooms cost $10,722 per month on average, and private rooms cost $14,433.

Home care

$5,716

Home health care

$5,716

Adult day health care

$1,733

Assisted living

$4,525

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$10,722

Nursing home (private room)

$14,433

Note: Data for Palm Desert was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Diego Area, was used instead.

Free Resources for Seniors in Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert’s seniors and families can turn to the following agencies for a wide range of aging-related supports. Some resources are designed to promote independence and safety for older residents in their homes. Other programs may facilitate the transition into a nursing home facility once that becomes the best option.

ResourceContactService
The Joslyn Center(760) 340-3220The Joslyn Center arranges programs for seniors ages 50 and older to help keep them engaged, fit and nourished. Services include home-delivered meals and pet food, low-cost medical assistive devices and health screenings. Staff also provide HICAP health insurance counseling and legal aid. For a nominal fee, Wellness Center programs offer financial education, tips for medication management and insights on advance planning.
Riverside County Office on Aging(877) 932-4100The Riverside County Office on Aging supports dignity and independence for older adults in the community. Programs include individualized options counseling, meals, medical case management, care coordination and caregiver support. Limited utility assistance may also be available. Ombudsman volunteers advocate for long-term care facility residents. All services are free to qualifying seniors.
Inland Counties Legal Services (ICLS)(888) 245-4257ICLS provides free civil legal assistance to socially and economically vulnerable seniors. Its Health Team may offer advice, brief services or representation on Medicare, Medi-Cal, in-home supportive services, medical billing and other health care issues. The Outreach Team assists with simple wills, public benefits, powers of attorney and paying for nursing home care.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Nursing Homes

Patti

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

Review of Monterey Palms Healthcare Center

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES IN EVERY WAY!!! MY FRIEND OWES HIS LIFE TO THE KIND, PROFESSIONAL, AND BRILLIANT CARE GIVEN AT MONTEREY PALMS! IN JUST THE FIRST FEW DAYS, HE IS MUCH BETTER PHYSICALLY AND...

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low.jac

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

Review of Monterey Palms Healthcare Center

If you are seeking a rehab/SNF you would be so lucky to find space here. The staff is amazing- caring, respectful and professional. My father was here recently and received wonderful care, as did...

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CathyVH

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

Review of Monterey Palms Healthcare Center

My 86-year-old mother had major surgery and spent two months at the Monterey Palms Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). As far as SNF go, I am pleased to say that this facility is one of the best. No...

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