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You could spend months looking and never, ever find a better home to place your loved one. The care, the love, the attention, the cleanliness are just a few of the amenities your loved one receives...
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.
Goldluxury Villa is located in beautiful La Quita California and is the best place for senior living that you could want for your loved one. Lilbeth Grabowski, the owner of this facility, has been in the business of caring for seniors and children for nearly 20 years now, so her commitment to...
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This is a very nice community. I highly recommend it for the great staff and the excellent meals that they give my mom. They offer a variety of activities to choose from. They show that they care about the...
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.
Hallmark Assisted Living of Palm SpringsHallmark Assisted Living of Palm Springs is the kind of assisted living communities that allows its residents to enjoy the kind of freedom that they deserve. Located in the beautiful desert resort city of Palm Springs, CA, this community is just a mile from...
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This is an absolutely wonderful place. My Aunt was there for only a week when she passed but in that week, John Rodrigo was the kindest person I have ever come to know. He actually used his cell phone to...
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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It has been a difficult adjustment for my mother and for us but the staff is trying their hardest to accommodate our needs. The house is very clean and well kept, and they are meticulous about keeping mom...
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.
Carino's Quality Care Home: Is residential family living at its best. We are a team of Caring people, dedicated to serving the needs of the elderly and their families. We offer fine services in a beautiful home environment located in a quiet and safe neighborhood in the Palm Springs, CA location....
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My 94 year old mother had fabulous care at the end of her life in this wonderful Board & Care home. All 3 caregivers were very caring & took great care of my mom. All 3 of them has worked for the owner for...
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.
Del Oro RCFE is an assisted living and memory care community located in La Quinta, California. We are known for our around the clock care and services in assisting any of our resident's needs. We will provide assistance with any life activities such as walking, eating, and grooming. Our employees...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
A home situated in friendly neighborhoods on a quiet residential area, offering the very best in elderly care for your loved one, close to businesses, medical, educational centers and parks. Our values and assets:   A professional Administrator who possess all the qualifications and...
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They have been really good to my mother. I like the way they keep in contact with me- they send me emails with pictures of my mother and what she's up to. They had a Christmas party for family to come to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
- Provides 24hrs/day, 7days/week monitoring, assistance and care for the elderly and adults. - Medication management. - Provide three nutritious meals and snacks - Special diets as required. - Laundry & housekeeping. - Assistance in activities of daily living, bathing, ambulating, grooming,...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
Blue Skies Manor is a residential care home located in the picturesque town of Big Bear City, in San Bernardino County, California. Our beautiful home features the best of California’s natural landscape. Our tranquil and serene environment is perfect for seniors looking to relax and enjoy some...
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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Desert Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in Desert Heights is $3,590 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hidden River, CA with an average of $2,733 per month.

Assisted living costs in Desert Heights, CA, vs. nearby cities

Desert Heights, CA
$3,590/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Heights, CA, vs. state and national averages

Desert Heights, CA
$3,590/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Heights, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,590/mo
$4,353/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Heights, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,723/mo
Private
$5,200/mo
Studio
$5,221/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,584/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,700/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,595/mo

Senior living costs in Desert Heights 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 Heights, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesert Heights, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,590/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,353/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,751/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Desert Heights, CA:$3,590/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Desert Heights, CA:$4,353/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Desert Heights, CA:$3,751/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Desert Heights, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Desert Heights 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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Assisted living cost trends in Desert Heights, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Desert Heights 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 Heights, CA$4,969/mo$4,766/mo+4.3%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Desert Heights, CA
2024 average cost:$4,969/mo
2023 average cost:$4,766/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Desert Heights, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Desert Heights.

What families are saying about assisted living in Desert Heights

Recent reviews for assisted living in Desert Heights

Blessed Jera Home Care in Cathedral City, CA

5.0
They were just superb! Mom was on hospice, and they were most accommodating. They went out and bought new curtains for her room, and did a lot of similar things to make it a pleasant experience. They were up all night with mom before she passed. They really were just over the top in how kind ...
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Desert Skys Board and Care in Indio, CA

4.5
I feel really good about the service of Desert Sky's Board and Care, inc. for facility Desert Sky's Board and Care. They have great service, the administrator Nenita Koch and staff are taking such great care of my grandmother. My grandmother is non-ambulatory from a stroke and after her rehab ...
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Windsor Court Assisted Living in Palm Springs, CA

5.0
I am impressed by the different activities held by the community. They staff is super friendly and always says hello to everyone when passing and they know everyone by name.

Desert Heights review score based on 132 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 132 reviews of 62 Desert Heights assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Desert Heights review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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 Heights review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Desert Heights assisted living

When assisted living 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 132 reviews of 62 Desert Heights assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Desert Heights resident and family assisted living 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
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Value for cost*
3.8
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Desert Heights assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Heights, 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 Heights 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 Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
48.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.2%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.7%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Desert Heights 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 Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desert Heights, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.4%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Heights 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 Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert Heights, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.5%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Heights assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Desert Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Heights 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 Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert Heights, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
22.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Desert Heights

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Desert Heights protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Atria Palm Desert, Brookdale Mirage Inn and Atria Rancho Mirage are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Desert Heights, California. See full list of communities.
There are 94 assisted living facilities near Desert Heights, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Desert Heights, California are Atria Hacienda and Pacifica Senior Living Palm Springs. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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