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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Desert Heights, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Desert Heights area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Desert Heights. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 45 independent living facilities in Desert Heights, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Spectrum Care, a full service residential care facility dedicated to the dignity, comfort and well-being of our elderly patrons. We also cater to residents with special needs in varying stages. Our logic includes individual security while allowing each individual to express their independence and...
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.
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They are fantastic! I know that they do bingo and I saw them do some excersises but I'm not there on a regualr basis so I can't speak to the activities. I don't know how they can improve. They're loving and...
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.
Mountain View ManorOur facility offers. 24hr. on staff Caregivers, 3 Nutritious meals a day, Snacks available between meals, Housekeeping, Laundry, Interactive programs, On site salon, And much more.Millie Newsom has been in the field of assistant living, Alzheimer's, Memory Loss, and Dementia...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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I have lived here since 2012 and, having compared it with other subsidized senior apartments in the valley, am more than satisfied. The things that matter most to me are quiet, security, respect for my...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mountain Meadows in Big Bear Lake offers a fresh concept in affordable housing for seniors 62 and over. Our floor plan and community features are designed with comfort, convenience, and independence in mind. Mountain Meadows features contemporary one bedroom apartment homes. Lush Landscaping,...
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 independent living in Desert Heights, CA
The average cost of senior living in Desert Heights is $3,802 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pinto Wye, CA with an average of $1,713 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Desert Heights
Recent reviews for independent living in Desert Heights
Revel Palm Desert
5.0
I have been a resident of Revel Palm Desert for about 18 months. It is exactly what I want in an independent experience. I have all the services I need. It is truly an independent place. I have great kitchen facility if I wish . It’s something I thought I would use but don’t. I fix breakfast ...
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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 independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Heights independent 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 dietary accommodations in Desert Heights independent living
Independent 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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Heights independent living
Our independent 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.
Desert Heights, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Heights independent 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 independent 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
43.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
43.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Palm Desert, Atria Hacienda and Brookdale Mirage Inn are the top-rated independent living facilities near Desert Heights, California. See full list of communities.
There are 45 independent living facilities near Desert Heights, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Desert Heights, California are Atria Hacienda, Brookdale Mirage Inn and Revel Palm Desert. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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