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10 Best Nursing Homes in Desert Heights, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Desert Heights nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Desert Heights, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Desert Heights or another care type is right for you. Browse 49 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Desert Heights.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Desert Heights, CA

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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.
Yucca Valley is one of the best places to live because of its location, climate, beautiful weather and nice friendly people. In the early morning and late afternoon the landscape becomes magical with colors of pinks, mauves, lavenders and purples. It is one of the safest communities in all of San...
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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.
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...
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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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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Premier Care Center for Palm Springs revolves around the needs of our residents. We work with the patient, their loved ones, and their physician to create an effective care plan and stimulating activities agenda. Residents enjoy a safe, comfortable experience when they are in our care. Our...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Desert Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in Desert Heights is $4,414 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Joshua Tree, CA with an average of $3,393 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Desert Heights, CA vs. nearby cities

Desert Heights, CA
$4,414/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Desert Heights, CA vs. the state and national average

Desert Heights, CA
$4,414/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Desert Heights vs. other types of senior living

$4,414/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,414/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Desert Heights, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,842/mo
Studio
$5,299/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,617/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,878/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,595/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Desert Heights over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Desert Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Desert Heights

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!

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 nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Heights nursing homes 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 care services in Desert Heights nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Desert Heights 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
54.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.4%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Desert Heights nursing homes

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 Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desert Heights, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.5%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Heights nursing homes

Nursing homes 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.
Desert Heights, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.5%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Heights nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
42.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Heights nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes 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
42.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Palm Desert, Atria Hacienda and Brookdale Mirage Inn are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Desert Heights, California. See full list of communities.

There are 49 nursing homes facilities near Desert Heights, California. See the full list.

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