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My brother is doing very well at this community and adjusted well to it. The community looks great and everything looks nice and clean. They have a great staff at this community. They are very helpful and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Pico de Loro is conveniently located just off the 215 Freeway with a very secure perimeter. The large rooms are all very elegantly decorated and include private bathrooms. On the outside, the landscape is well maintained and the courtyard, with exotic birds, is enjoyed by all residents. We have...
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They are very nice, and the place is nice. It's clean and the staff was friendly. I really liked them and don't have anything bad to say about them. It is important to stay aware of what is going on, there...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
When it's time to choose a Retirement and Assisted Living Community, Heritage Gardens Retirement and Assisted Living offers choices and advantages that other facilities simply cannot.Starting with location, our 4 acre "Campus of Care" not only has Retirement and Assisted Living but also includes...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Winter Woods Cottages is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Riverside, CA. Riverside features some of the most lovely views in the country with nearby mountains and gorgeous orange trees. This area is great for visiting family members since it is part of the greater Los Angeles...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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[Removed] and the staff are all very nice and take very good care of my dad. The place is not fancy but it's clean and the price was just right for our budget. We are very pleased!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We are located in the heart of the Inland Empire, just off of Interstate 10 in the city of Rialto. We are located right next door to the lovely Rialto Senior Center and are located just minutes from 6 major hospitals. We are located nearby to a variety of shopping and restaurants as well. We...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Desert Hot Springs, CA

The average cost of senior living in Desert Hot Springs is $4,051 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yucca Valley, CA with an average of $3,444 per month.

Memory care costs in Desert Hot Spgs, CA, vs. nearby cities

Desert Hot Spgs, CA
$4,051/mo

Memory care costs in Desert Hot Spgs, CA, vs. state and national averages

Desert Hot Spgs, CA
$4,051/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Desert Hot Spgs, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,051/mo

Memory care costs in Desert Hot Spgs, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,336/mo
Studio
$4,769/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,236/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,595/mo

Senior living costs in Desert Hot Spgs vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Desert Hot Spgs, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesert Hot Spgs, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,051/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,590/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,301/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Desert Hot Spgs, CA:$4,051/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Desert Hot Spgs, CA:$3,590/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Desert Hot Spgs, CA:$3,301/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Desert Hot Spgs, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Desert Hot Spgs and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Desert Hot Spgs, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Desert Hot Spgs have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Desert Hot Spgs, CA$5,666/mo$5,605/mo+1.1%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Desert Hot Spgs, CA
2024 average cost:$5,666/mo
2023 average cost:$5,605/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Desert Hot Spgs

Recent reviews for memory care in Desert Hot Spgs

Atria Hacienda in Palm Desert, CA

5.0
The meals are wonderful, they have a chef. The Memory Care residents get the same wonderful meals that are served to all residents. The residents in the other sections all seem very happy with the facility, too. It is very clean and well taken care of by all staff. The move in process was easy ...
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Renaissance Village Murrieta

4.3
It was a good community while I was there. The room size was fair. the food was excellent and they had a variety. The staff was very friendly and efficient and communicated well. They were quick to respond if there were any issues I would recommend the community.

Brightwater Senior Living of Highland

5.0
Brightwater Senior Living of Highland has been a wonderful place for for my father. [name removed] was so helpful in working with me and getting my father settled in there. All of the staff are great! They have all been very helpful and professional. The food is wonderful and facility is ...
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Desert Hot Spgs review score based on 631 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 631 reviews of 85 Desert Hot Spgs memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Desert Hot Spgs review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Desert Hot Spgs review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Desert Hot Spgs, CA85 facilities
8.2
Whitewater, CA13 facilities
8.1
Cathedral City, CA17 facilities

Review subcategories for Desert Hot Spgs memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 631 reviews of 85 Desert Hot Spgs memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Desert Hot Spgs resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Desert Hot Spgs, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Desert Hot Spgs memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Hot Spgs memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Hot Spgs, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Desert Hot Spgs memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Desert Hot Spgs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Desert Hot Spgs, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.5%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.5%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Desert Hot Spgs memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Desert Hot Spgs Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desert Hot Spgs, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Hot Spgs memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Desert Hot Spgs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert Hot Spgs, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Hot Spgs memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Desert Hot Spgs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert Hot Spgs, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.2%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
52.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Hot Spgs memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Desert Hot Spgs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert Hot Spgs, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
42.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Desert Hot Springs

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Desert Hot Springs protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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