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Assisted living costs in Desert Heights average about $3,666 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 96 communities in Desert Heights. Our detailed directory has 881 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Atria Palm Desert
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9.7
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82 reviews
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82 reviews
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The staff at Atria Palm Desert are very accommodating and friendly. My sister seems happy and has made friends. Her unit is clean and has a balcony which is nice. So far, we are pleased with the place.
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.
Atria Palm Desert is a stylish pet-friendly independent and assisted living community just minutes from the exclusive boutiques, restaurants and galleries of El Paseo Drive. Featuring stunning mountain views, a heated pool, delicious meals served restaurant-style daily, and an exquisite barbecue...
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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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68 reviews
9.6
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68 reviews
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A very wonderful place. The staff is caring and professional. They treat each resident like a member of their family. The dining area is like a high class restaurant with a standard menu as well as daily...
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.
Do more of what you love.With assisted living and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to meet your specific needs. We can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too.  So go do the things you love to do, and let...
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1010 Floor plans available
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9.3
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133 reviews
9.3
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I am in the process of moving my brother into atria. [name removed] was my itintial contact. She was great and very helpful. Also, [name removed] at the reception Has been awesome As well. Pretty much...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Residents at Atria Hacienda assisted living community enjoy the Bistro Grill for casual dining, a dedicated theater with cinema-style seating, a custom-designed fitness center, a luxurious spa, and an enhanced Life Guidance memory care neighborhood for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. Our...
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Photo of Atria Rancho Mirage
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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I have lived here for a year and it has been an amazing experience. I have come to love and care for the staff. The staff here are very helpful and friendly. I love the activities they provide here and the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Set in the beautiful Coachella Valley near golf courses and Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage Terrace – an Atria Senior Living community – helps older people enjoy a simplified lifestyle.This welcoming residence offers a selection of studio and one-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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22 Floor plans available
9.3
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153 reviews
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It's very clean, there are no underlying bad smells, the residents all seem to be very clean and dressed nicely. I am not there for meals or any activities, so I can't say much about those.
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.
Cottages at Palm Springs offers assisted living and memory care in a lovely residential neighborhood just a few blocks away from downtown Palm Springs. We are across the street from Sunrise Park and the Palm Springs Library. Our community is set on 4.5 beautiful acres with beautiful views of the...
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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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Photo of Caleo Bay Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
77 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.0
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I was so very thankful for Caleo Bay. The Staff was so kind to my aunt and treated her with respect and dignity. As I was live out of state. I was so grateful to feel that my aunt was in good hands, and that...
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.
At Caleo Bay we offer a sense of home and focus on time tested programs to engage every Resident based on their unique life story. We spend meaningful time with our Residents to best understand their individualized needs every day. Our approach, as well as our many years of experience, gives us a...
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8.9
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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 Carlotta is a premier senior living community offering world class living at its finest, with transcendent views of the desert valley. The location boasts tranquil rose and cactus gardens, lush landscaping and is only a short distance to the areas most popular attractions. At The Carlotta...
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8.6
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26 reviews
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The staff have not been responsive to my requests and concerns to the point where I had to reach out to your staff to help me. I have sent multiple emails with no response. Also, I am not confident my dad is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 Lakes at Banning is more than just a retirement community. We have a complete selection of apartment homes, amenities, services and activities that celebrate our residents independence and honor their life experiences. Our mission is to make life as comfortable and enjoyable as possible -...
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I'd like to give incredible props to the owner[name removed]who is the best person you could hope for to help you through such a challenging circumstance. She is incredibly empathetic, communicative, and...
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.
Desert Cottage is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in Indio, California in the county of Riverside. Desert Cottage is located in a lovely community that has a nearby country club, the Indio Golf Course, two man-made lakes, and nearby shopping complex. This variety of recreation and...
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Photo of Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living for LGBT Seniors and Friends
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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29 reviews
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Friendliness. Very LGBTQ friendly. Excellent staff. Budget on food seems to be a problem. The man in charge is especially great.
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.
Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Palm Springs and was created especially for LGBT seniors and friends. Our passion is to create an environment where your well-being is at the center of everything we do. Stonewall Gardens offers a wide range of services...
Photo of Segovia at Palm Desert
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1313 Floor plans available
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A dear friend of mine lives at Segovia and is very pleased. The staff is incredible, the food delicious and the service from the nursing staff has been great! They are attentive and caring. Segovia is...
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.
Segovia is a lovely retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. Shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all within walking distance. Friends and neighbors appreciate our salon,...
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Photo of Westfield Villa Gardens
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They're care was good when [name removed] was watching my father. They really did try their hardest with him. When [name removed] was not there to care for him, the other staff was very accommodating 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.
Golden Care Living at Golden Meadows and Golden View are both located in Banning, California.  Our communities are nestled in the beautiful hills of Banning.  Our single story resident homes include large spacious private and semi-private rooms, some with it's own exit to a fully...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
HiDesert Family Eldercare is a licensed RCFE with 20 beds nonambulatory locked facility. Secured environment for Alzheimers and dementia residents.  Hospice care available with private and semi-private rooms. House physician available. Affordable and clean in a home-like...
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The manager is very accommodating, easy to work with, and she is very friendly. I also felt the medication clerk was very good. They have a very high turnover with caregivers. I chose this community for...
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.
Santa Fe Assisted Living 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...
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The person that runs the community is amazing and phenomenal. For what my father needed at the time it worked great. Compared to other communities it may be in the same ballpark but he got the three meals a...
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.
Desert Cottage II is an Alzheimer's memory care community located in a distant suburb of Los Angeles in the city of Indio, California in Riverside county. As a distant suburb of Los Angeles, Indio is not overwhelmed by the stress, noise, and crowding that is found in the city. At the same time,...
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Carino’s caregivers are fantastic: loving, dedicated, caring and infinitely patient with residents, most of whom including my 88 year old non-ambulatory mother, have dementia/alzheimer’s disease. The...
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.
Carino's Quality Care Home: Is residential family living at its best. We are a team of Caring people, dedicated to serving the needs of the elderly and their families. We offer fine services in a beautiful home environment located in a quiet and safe neighborhood in the Palm Springs, CA location....
Photo of Bayshire Rancho Mirage
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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The is right there with the rest Lots of promises, and on occasion they mist the mark. The are okay and better than the prior community.
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.
Here you get to redefine your independence with care if you need it and more time to do what you want to do.Located just south of Palm Springs,  at our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, you’ll have the care you need when you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled...
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What our family likes the most about Windsor Court Assisted Living is how nice and friendly their staff team is. There are a lot of activities for the residents to participate in, the food is good and it is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Most upscale Assisted living community in Palm Springs. We have been the leader in the area for the last 25 years. Gracious dining, amenities like no other in Palm Springs. Mountain views, pool views, city views. Walk to restaurants, stores, coffee shops, park, senior center...
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The staff at Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage are doing a fantastic job with my wife. She has adjusted very well. All of the directors here have a great track record, they have worked together for 17 years and it...
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.
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage is an assisted living community specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care, offering a secure and intimate setting that is unparalleled in the Coachella Valley. We provide the only fully-gated memory care community in the area with over 2 acres of lush gardens and...
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Things have been much better than we anticipated at this facility. We had no idea what to expect. But so far, it's been a terrific experience. Mom is thriving here. She's extremely comfortable at this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Bella Villaggio offers a variety of Palm Desert senior care options to help you find the right level of assistance for your needs, all in our lovely community nestled in the foothills of the Santa Rosa mountains in Palm Desert, CA. Independent LivingWhat will you do today at our independent...
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I am always greeted by a friendly care giver when I visit. My grandmother. The care staff was great even during the lock-downs on communicating with my family about her and what she was doing.
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.
Experience all the comforts of home at Legend Gardens, located within a quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of Palm Desert. Our bright, colorful garden setting provides a beautiful backdrop that will lift your spirits. Our intimate atmosphere makes it easy to know your neighbors and...
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Facility is small with 23 residents. They keep it clean. Workers (4 of them) are Philapinos who speak fair English and work very, very hard to care for their patients. My monthly price is [fee removed] per...
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.
Golden View Guest Home is located in beautiful Banning, California. Golden View Guest Home is staffed with wonderful care givers, who strive to provide residents with compassionate assistance, as well as encourage independence and individuality. Services offered at Golden View Guest Home include...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Desert Rose Elder Care offers compassionate residential care for seniors. Located in Twentynine Palms, California, our wonderful care facility features useful amenities and gives seniors the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun activities. Our thoroughly trained staff members provide...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Desert Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in Desert Heights is $3,666 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunfair Heights, CA with an average of $2,663 per month.

Assisted living costs in Desert Heights, CA, vs. nearby cities

Desert Heights, CA
$3,666/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Heights, CA, vs. state and national averages

Desert Heights, CA
$3,666/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Heights, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,666/mo
$4,486/mo

Assisted living costs in Desert Heights, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,061/mo
Private
$7,200/mo
Studio
$5,315/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,830/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,051/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,563/mo

Senior living costs in Desert Heights 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: Desert Heights, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesert Heights, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,666/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,486/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,856/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Desert Heights, CA:$3,666/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Desert Heights, CA:$4,486/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Desert Heights, CA:$3,856/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Desert Heights, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Desert Heights 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
Desert Heights, CA$4,969/mo$4,766/mo+4.3%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Desert Heights, CA
2024 average cost:$4,969/mo
2023 average cost:$4,766/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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 Desert Heights, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Desert Heights.

What families are saying about assisted living in Desert Heights

Recent reviews for assisted living in Desert Heights

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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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 review score based on 138 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 138 reviews of 65 Desert Heights assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Desert Heights 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

Desert Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Desert Heights, CA65 facilities
8.3
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Review subcategories for Desert Heights 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 138 reviews of 65 Desert Heights assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Desert Heights 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 Heights, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Desert Heights assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Heights assisted 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 care services in Desert Heights 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 Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Desert Heights, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.7%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Desert Heights 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 Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desert Heights, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Heights 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 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
16.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
29.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Heights 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 Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert Heights, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
21.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Heights 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 Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert Heights, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
24.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Desert Heights

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Palm Desert, Brookdale Mirage Inn and Atria Hacienda are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Desert Heights, California. See full list of communities.
There are 96 assisted living facilities near Desert Heights, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Desert Heights, California are Atria Hacienda and Cottages at Palm Springs. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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