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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.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Desert Shores for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 79 assisted living facilities in the Desert Shores area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like La Quinta, Coachella and North Shore.
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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 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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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Desert Shores vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Desert Shores, CA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Desert Shores over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Desert Shores, CA
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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
4.1
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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.
Desert Shores, CANational
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.
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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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