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Photo of The Palms at LaQuinta
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9.3
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32 reviews
9.3
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The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff are excellent and really pay attention to each resident's needs. The physician is wonderful as well.
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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8.9
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8.9
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5 to all. Kind, friendly people and water aerobics I can do six days a week. I love my apartment. I have a spacious studio with a good sized balcony and a beautiful view. Yes, I would recommend this...
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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8.8
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21 reviews
8.8
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5 for all. What we like the most about the community is the overall appearance and staff. Yes, we would recommend The Carlotta community to other families based on the experience so far.
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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For the price, the Christiansen Apartments was a good choice! I would recommend them to anyone. The only thing I wish they could improve on is the credit approval after the community told us we were...
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.
We are a Senior 55+ independent living apartment community. Our floor plans include 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments with walk in closets, private patio, and are all one level units. All units are full equipped with beautiful appliances. We have a unit that has a great community view and another...
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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.
We are a centrally located apartment community. Our floor plans include 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartments with walk in closets, private patio or balcony. All units are full equipped with beautiful appliances. We have a unit that has a great community view and another unit...
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Cost of independent living in Mecca, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mecca is $4,475 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calipatria, CA with an average of $1,442 per month.

Independent living costs in Mecca, CA, vs. nearby cities

Mecca, CA
$4,475/mo
$3,399/mo

Independent living costs in Mecca, CA, vs. state and national averages

Mecca, CA
$4,475/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Mecca, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,418/mo
Independent Living
$4,475/mo

Independent living costs in Mecca, CA, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,755/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,020/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,855/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,045/mo

Senior living costs in Mecca 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: Mecca, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMecca, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,475/mo$4,505/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$4,518/mo$4,369/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,418/mo$5,271/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Mecca, CA:$4,475/mo
California:$4,505/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Mecca, CA:$4,518/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Mecca, CA:$4,418/mo
California:$5,271/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mecca

Recent reviews for independent living in Mecca

Atria Palm Desert

5.0
Atria was the best choice for my Mom. She was living alone, was depressed and not eating well. Now she is now at Atria where they have attentive staff, great food and activities. She wishes she would have moved sooner.

Atria Hacienda in Palm Desert, CA

5.0
Atria Hacienda, Palm Desert, has greatly enhanced the quality of my life. I want to share life here. As an Atria Hacienda resident for over a year, I have enjoyed a nice apartment, excellent food, weekly outings, and skilled staff. This senior community sets a standard for others to follow. When ...
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The Palms at La Quinta

5.0
I was introduced to the Palms at LaQuinta while assisting a neighbor to find a place where she would be comfortable for potentially the rest of her life. It's the best thing that has ever happened to her. She and her little dog [name removed] are having a time of their lives. She has friends to ...
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Mecca independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mecca independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mecca, 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 Mecca 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 Mecca partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mecca, CANational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mecca 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 Mecca communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mecca, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mecca 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 Mecca offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mecca, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.9%
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The Palms at LaQuinta, The Palms at La Quinta and The Carlotta are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mecca, California. See full list of communities.
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