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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Desert Shores, CA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Desert Shores, 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 Shores or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Desert Shores.
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77 reviews
Dad moved in a few months ago and he is doing very well. He likes the food and has made some new friends. I can't say enough about the great caring staff as they really care about their residents. We made a...
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.
Atria Palm Desert is a stylish pet-friendly independent and assisted living community just minutes from the exclusive boutiques, restaurants and galleries of El Paseo Drive. Featuring stunning mountain views, a heated pool, delicious meals served restaurant-style daily, and an exquisite barbecue...
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9.7
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119 reviews
Atria Hacienda is a Beautiful facility and restaurant quality food. However the interior hallways are maze-like and difficult to find one's way around. Excellent med tech care.
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.
Residents at Atria Hacienda assisted living community enjoy the Bistro Grill for casual dining, a dedicated theater with cinema-style seating, a custom-designed fitness center, a luxurious spa, and an enhanced Life Guidance memory care neighborhood for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. Our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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63 reviews
My husband passed away in February. The care at Brookdale was excellent! Constant attention was great! I would absolutely recommend Brookdale Mirage Inn to anybody looking for care for a loved one!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Do more of what you love.With assisted living and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to meet your specific needs. We can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. So go do the things you love to do, and let...
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9.5
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141 reviews
There is always someone available to talk with. I think the staff just need to make sure they go around to each room and help them to the activity. It's important for them to be led there as sometimes they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Palm Springs offers assisted living and memory care in a lovely residential neighborhood just a few blocks away from downtown Palm Springs. We are across the street from Sunrise Park and the Palm Springs Library. Our community is set on 4.5 beautiful acres with beautiful...
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9.5
Review score
103 reviews
Quality of care is a tough category. My husband lived in Atria for two years. You must be a constant advocate to ensure a high level of care. The level is dependent on the attitude and experience of the...
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.
Set in the beautiful Coachella Valley near golf courses and Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage Terrace – an Atria Senior Living community – helps older people enjoy a simplified lifestyle.This welcoming residence offers a selection of studio and one-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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9.4
Review score
28 reviews
The lobby and dining rooms are sunny, positive, and sparkling clean - more like a 5-star hotel than a care facility. Staff is caring, responsive and there are a variety of activities, truly something for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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26 reviews
I was so very thankful for Caleo Bay. The Staff was so kind to my aunt and treated her with respect and dignity. As I was live out of state. I was so grateful to feel that my aunt was in good hands, and that...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
At Caleo Bay we offer a sense of home and focus on time tested programs to engage every Resident based on their unique life story. We spend meaningful time with our Residents to best understand their individualized needs every day. Our approach, as well as our many years of experience, gives us a...
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8.6
Review score
21 reviews
What our family likes the most about Windsor Court Assisted Living is how nice and friendly their staff team is. There are a lot of activities for the residents to participate in, the food is good and it is...
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.
Most upscale Assisted living community in Palm Springs. We have been the leader in the area for the last 25 years. Gracious dining, amenities like no other in Palm Springs. Mountain views, pool views, city views. Walk to restaurants, stores, coffee shops, park, senior center...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review score
9 reviews
A dear friend of mine lives at Segovia and is very pleased. The staff is incredible, the food delicious and the service from the nursing staff has been great! They are attentive and caring. Segovia is...
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.
Segovia is an active independent retirement community that provides a wide variety of outside activities. Events include outside the community fine dining, excursions, as well as outside experiences including Art museums, visits to local Art galleries. Segovia is located close to the McCallum...
Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living for LGBT Seniors and Friends
2150 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
28 reviews
I've had a great experience with Stonewall Gardens. All the staff is always there to help. The activities are set for the specific needs of the residents and socialization is encouraged. Everyone is so...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Palm Springs and was created especially for LGBT seniors and friends. Our passion is to create an environment where your well-being is at the center of everything we do. Stonewall Gardens offers a wide range of services...
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7.2
Review score
10 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at The Carlotta and overall the experience at this facility was great for her. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services, meals and...
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.
The Fountains at the Carlotta is a multi-level gated community on 20 acres of beautifully manicured grounds. We have 111 independent Remodeled Private Apartments and 63 Private Casitas. There are different floor plans to chose from. Our Assisted iving Community has 36 one Bedroom and studio...
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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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1.0
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9 reviews
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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5.6
Review score
10 reviews
Things have been much better than we anticipated at this facility. We had no idea what to expect. But so far, it's been a terrific experience. Mom is thriving here. She's extremely comfortable at this...
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.
Bella Villaggio offers a variety of Palm Desert senior care options to help you find the right level of assistance for your needs, all in our lovely community nestled in the foothills of the Santa Rosa mountains in Palm Desert, CA. Independent LivingWhat will you do today at our independent...
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I am always greeted by a friendly care giver when I visit. My grandmother. The care staff was great even during the lock-downs on communicating with my family about her and what she was doing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Experience all the comforts of home at Legend Gardens, located within a quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of Palm Desert. Our bright, colorful garden setting provides a beautiful backdrop that will lift your spirits. Our intimate atmosphere makes it easy to know your neighbors and...
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1.0
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53 reviews
The is right there with the rest Lots of promises, and on occasion they mist the mark. The are okay and better than the prior community.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Here you get to redefine your independence with care if you need it and more time to do what you want to do.Located just south of Palm Springs, at our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, you’ll have the care you need when you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled...
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The staff at Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage are doing a fantastic job with my wife. She has adjusted very well. All of the directors here have a great track record, they have worked together for 17 years and it...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage is an assisted living community specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care, offering a secure and intimate setting that is unparalleled in the Coachella Valley. We provide the only fully-gated memory care community in the area with over 2 acres of lush gardens and...
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Carino’s caregivers are fantastic: loving, dedicated, caring and infinitely patient with residents, most of whom including my 88 year old non-ambulatory mother, have dementia/alzheimer’s disease. 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.
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....
8.5
Review score
2 reviews
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...
8.5
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1 review
My mom stayed there for four years and she was well taken cared of. She enjoyed the interaction with the staff and other residents, regular check-ins and conversation as needed. The rooms are much bigger...
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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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
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.
- 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,...
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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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.
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.
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...
Cost of assisted living in Desert Shores, CA
The average cost of senior living in Desert Shores is $3,650 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westmorland, CA with an average of $1,900 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Desert Shores, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Desert Shores, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Desert Shores, CA by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Desert Shores
Recent reviews for assisted living in Desert Shores
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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Atria Palm Desert
4.0
Overall, this is the best place for her, although no where is perfect, staff are willing to listen and work together for Moms best care. The entertainment and food are great! Sometimes they are low in staff. It is expensive, but worth it!
Atria Hacienda in Palm Desert, CA
4.8
October 2023 I was recovering at home from surgery and had weekly home health visits. I was not making any progress. I was limited to my home without transportation and limited social connections. My home health nurse suggested respite care in assisted living until I recovered my strength, ...
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Desert Shores review score based on 155 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 155 reviews of 51 Desert Shores assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Desert Shores 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
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Review subcategories for Desert Shores 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 155 reviews of 51 Desert Shores assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Desert Shores 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.Desert Shores, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
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Desert Shores assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Shores assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Shores, 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 Shores 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 Shores 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
51%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.6%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Desert Shores 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 Shores Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Shores 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 Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Shores 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 Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Shores 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 Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert Shores, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.1%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Desert Shores
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 Shores protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Palm Desert, Atria Hacienda and Brookdale Mirage Inn are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Desert Shores, California. See full list of communities.
There are 79 assisted living facilities near Desert Shores, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Desert Shores, California are Atria Hacienda, Brookdale Mirage Inn and Pacifica Senior Living Palm Springs. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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