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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.
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
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.
When looking for the right place to provide everything your loved one needs, St. MaryÆs is the perfect spot. Offering exquisite mountain vistas, St. MaryÆs Love and Care Home offers everything your loved one needs. Located about a mile northeast from the very popular Eisenhower Medical Center,...
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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
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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.
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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.
Aerie Meadows Care Home is a senior assisted living location situated in beautiful El Cajon, California. With amazing, serene views of Dehesa Valley, there are not many better places in California to settle down yourself or a loved one. We are proud to offer some of the best amenities and perks...
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.
Blossom Valley Inn provides a pleasant alternative for those who medical condition requires some supervision...but who wish to continue their independent, active lifestyle. Our trained caregivers will provide you with as much or as little assistance as you need. Most important we will provide...
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Cost of assisted living in Ocotillo Wells, CA

The average cost of senior living in Ocotillo Wells is $4,087 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westmorland, CA with an average of $1,900 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ocotillo Wells, CA, vs. nearby cities

Ocotillo Wells, CA
$4,087/mo

Assisted living costs in Ocotillo Wells, CA, vs. state and national averages

Ocotillo Wells, CA
$4,087/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Ocotillo Wells, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,087/mo
$4,778/mo

Assisted living costs in Ocotillo Wells, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,115/mo
Private
$5,200/mo
Studio
$5,396/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,695/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,700/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,595/mo

Senior living costs in Ocotillo Wells 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: Ocotillo Wells, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOcotillo Wells, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,087/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,778/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,970/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ocotillo Wells, CA:$4,087/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ocotillo Wells, CA:$4,778/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ocotillo Wells, CA:$3,970/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ocotillo Wells, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ocotillo Wells 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 Ocotillo Wells, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ocotillo Wells 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
Ocotillo Wells, CA$4,949/mo$4,690/mo+5.5%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Ocotillo Wells, CA
2024 average cost:$4,949/mo
2023 average cost:$4,690/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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 Ocotillo Wells, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Ocotillo Wells

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ocotillo Wells

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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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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Segovia at Palm Desert

5.0
We chose Oakmont because they offered a full kitchen with a large refrigerator and an oven and she likes to cook so that was important. She wanted the independence of having a washer and dryer so she could do her laundry whenever she wanted, and also she did not feel like she was settling in ...
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Ocotillo Wells review score based on 99 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 99 reviews of 32 Ocotillo Wells assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ocotillo Wells 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

Ocotillo Wells review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Ocotillo Wells, CA32 facilities
8.5
North Shore, CA8 facilities
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Westmorland, CA2 facilities

Review subcategories for Ocotillo Wells 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 99 reviews of 32 Ocotillo Wells assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ocotillo Wells 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.
Ocotillo Wells, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Ocotillo Wells assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ocotillo Wells assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ocotillo Wells, 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 Ocotillo Wells 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 Ocotillo Wells that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ocotillo Wells, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ocotillo Wells 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 Ocotillo Wells Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ocotillo Wells, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ocotillo Wells 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 Ocotillo Wells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ocotillo Wells, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ocotillo Wells 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 Ocotillo Wells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ocotillo Wells, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ocotillo Wells 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 Ocotillo Wells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ocotillo Wells, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ocotillo Wells

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 Ocotillo Wells protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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