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4 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Desert Center, CA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Desert Center, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Desert Center or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Desert Center.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Desert Center for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 4 assisted living facilities in the Desert Center area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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The caregivers here are wonderful They are patient and they work well with vision impaired residents. The food is good. They make homemade soups and offer a variety of snacks during the day. They make...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Desert Cottage is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in Indio, California in the county of Riverside. Desert Cottage is located in a lovely community that has a nearby country club, the Indio Golf Course, two man-made lakes, and nearby shopping complex. This variety of recreation and...
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The person that runs the community is amazing and phenomenal. For what my father needed at the time it worked great. Compared to other communities it may be in the same ballpark but he got the three meals a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Desert Cottage II is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in a distant suburb of Los Angeles in the city of Indio, California in Riverside county. As a distant suburb of Los Angeles, Indio is not overwhelmed by the stress, noise, and crowding that is found in the city. At the same time,...
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we were very impressed with the home. It was small so there was more one on one care. The communication could have been better when hospice started to become involved. overall it was a nice place, and I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Desert Cottage III is a residential care home located in the festive city of Indio, CA in Riverside County. The quaint community is located near the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument. The climate of Indio town is influenced by the presence of the high mountain ranges, and the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Desert Center, CA
The average cost of senior living in Desert Center is $4,816 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calipatria, CA with an average of $1,900 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Desert Center, CA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Desert Center, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Desert Center
Recent reviews for assisted living in Desert Center
Desert Cottage III in Indio, CA
4.0
I have no complaints about how things are going for my loved one since he made the move into this community. The staff have been friendly to all of his needs and I am comfortable with the care that they are providing him. He has enjoyed the dinning experience as well as many of the activities ...
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Desert Cottage in Indio, CA
5.0
I could not be happier with the staff at Desert Cottages. The care and attention my grandmother receives is phenomenal! When we went looking for an assisted living facility, I knew Desert Cottages was the place the moment I walked through the doors. When I visit, I hear nothing but wonderful ...
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Desert Cottage II in Indio, CA
5.0
We were very lucky to find such a caring and understanding administrator to help with the care of my stepfather who had Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's disease. The cottage was more like a home than the skilled nursing facility where he was with staff that was more caring and skilled. My ...
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Desert Center assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Center assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Center, 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 Center assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Desert Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Desert Center, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
57.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Desert Center assisted living
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 Center Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desert Center, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
75%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Center assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Desert Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert Center, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
75%
35.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Center assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Desert Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert Center, CANational
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
48.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Desert Center
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Desert Center protect seniors.
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Desert Cottage, Desert Cottage II and Desert Cottage III are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Desert Center, California. See full list of communities.
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