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Residential care homes in Palm Desert often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Palm Desert is $4,907 per month.

To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 211 care homes in Palm Desert and read 319 reviews of families’ experiences. You may also consider nearby communities such as Palm Springs, Coachella and La Quinta.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Palm Desert, CA

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Last Updated: 9/18/26
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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.
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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: Residential Care Home
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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.
Facility Features: We are located near hospitals.Riverside County Regional Medical Center and Kaiser Moreno Valley Community Hospital We have clean and safe sanitary lodging.Our Facility have 3 beautifully furnished private bedrooms.We have a large covered patio with table and chairs for outdoor...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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
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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.
Providence Residential Care for the elderly takes pride in providing a warm caring and safe environment for our residents. It is located in a quiet and safe neighborhood, accessible to various community resources, shopping malls, restaurants and hospitals. The facility is a sis (6) bed...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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The staff excellent with the communication and the care. The staff are kind to my mom. They make sure she never walks by herself, she is assisted even if she wants to walk on her own. Shes is happy and likes...
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.
Heritage Residential Care II is family owned, and was originally founded by two physicians. We model our facility with a balance of the insight by top professionals in the medical field, and quality care from a family oriented group that understands individuality and joy are a part of every stage...
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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.
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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.
European Home Care II is located in Redlands, California. Our center provides the highest level of senior care that dementia and AlzheimerÆs patients can receive. Our elderly residents experience a warm and loving environment, and they receive whatever assisted living services meet their needs....
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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.
Pacifica Living Center is located in sunny Murrieta, Calif. With a six-patient maximum, you never have to worry about the elderly member of your family. At this facility, we strive to treat each and every patient as a member of our own family. This level of dedication ensures senior care at the...
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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.

Cost of care homes in Palm Desert, CA

The average cost of senior living in Palm Desert is $4,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $4,461 per month.

Residential care home costs in Palm Desert, CA, vs. state and national averages

Palm Desert, CA
$4,907/mo
U.S. national average
$5,079/mo

Residential care home costs in Palm Desert, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,302/mo
Residential Care Home
$4,907/mo

Residential care home costs in Palm Desert, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,094/mo
Private
$5,078/mo

Senior living costs in Palm Desert vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Palm Desert, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalm Desert, CACaliforniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$4,907/mo$5,350/mo$5,079/mo
Assisted Living$5,609/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,302/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,596/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Residential Care Home
Palm Desert, CA:$4,907/mo
California:$5,350/mo
U.S.:$5,079/mo
Assisted Living
Palm Desert, CA:$5,609/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Palm Desert, CA:$6,302/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Palm Desert, CA:$3,596/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Residential care home costs in Palm Desert, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly residential care home costs have shifted over the past five years in Palm Desert 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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Residential care home cost trends in Palm Desert, CA

The table below shows how monthly residential care home costs in Palm Desert 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 average 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
Palm Desert, CA$4,689/mo$4,475/mo+4.8%
California$4,771/mo$4,613/mo+3.4%
National$4,801/mo$4,687/mo+2.4%
Palm Desert, CA
2024 average cost:$4,689/mo
2023 average cost:$4,475/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
California
2024 average cost:$4,771/mo
2023 average cost:$4,613/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,801/mo
2023 average cost:$4,687/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in Palm Desert

Recent reviews for residential care home in Palm Desert

Ramada Ranch in Yucaipa, CA

5.0
very quickly we found a place for my sister-in-law, and it was everything we needed during this difficult time.

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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Absolute Desert Care in Rancho Mirage, CA

4.8
When I toured Absolute Desert Care, I was very impressed with how beautiful the home was and how large the bedrooms were; the staff was very friendly and caring. My 95 year old aunt had been in a board and care in Fresno for a year and when I moved to Palm Springs, I looked for a board and ...
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Related senior services in Palm Desert, California

In Palm Desert, California, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Palm Desert is somewhat car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Palm Desert include SunLine Transit Agency. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Palm Desert has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is fairly walkable.

Palm Desert offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has few hospitals, including Eisenhower Medical Center and John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital.

Situated in the heart of Greater Palm Springs, Palm Desert is known for its shopping, entertainment, and recreational opportunities. Seniors can spend their day exploring the El Paseo Shopping District where they’ll find public art pieces, upscale shopping, gourmet restaurants, and much more. Whether it’s catching a show at the McCallum Theatre, feeding giraffes at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens, or taking advantage of the fantastic weather on a luxury golf course, there’s something for everyone in Palm Desert.

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Desert Cottage, Aqua Bella Residential Care and La Bella Gardens are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Palm Desert, California. See full list of communities.
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