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The cost of independent living in Desert Lodge is about $4,538 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 80 options. Read 2139 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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.
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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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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After I retired, my daughter felt it was important for her to live nearby in case my wife and I might need some assistance. That was nice of her, but I was disappointed to find out later that she had turned...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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: 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.
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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.
Our community is specifically designed for  the active lifestyle of individuals 55 or better. You can choose from a variety of activities such as bingo, swimming in our sparkling pools, work out in the fitness center, or dine at a nearby restaurant. We are pet friendly and accept dogs with...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
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.
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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.
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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.
We invite you to come in and make your home here at Coastal Living at San Marcos 55+ Community. Coastal Living is a brand new 55+ community beautifully located adjacent to San Marcos Creek. Be the first to experience the light, airy, and open apartments and the many amenities newly completed and...
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Royal OaksThe difference between Ordinary and Extrordinary!A premier property nestled in San Marcos and known for its great views, fun residents and social activities.We offer one and two bed/two bath apart. homes.  East or west the views are the best!  Meet with friends in the Bistro...
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It's been a pleasure getting to know The Glen at Scripps Ranch and finding a new home for my Uncle while working with amazing people. We've been to the Glen in recent months, with my parents now living in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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: 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.
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I am overly pleased with the care my mother has been receiving at this home. I knew I loved it as soon as I walked into the kitchen and there was an overwhelming smell of a delicious home cooked meal. I also...
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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 Lodge, CA

The average cost of senior living in Desert Lodge is $4,538 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westmorland, CA with an average of $1,138 per month.

Independent living costs in Desert Lodge, CA, vs. nearby cities

Desert Lodge, CA
$4,538/mo
$4,418/mo

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

Desert Lodge, CA
$4,538/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Desert Lodge, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,565/mo
Independent Living
$4,538/mo

Independent living costs in Desert Lodge, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,458/mo
Studio
$5,086/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,628/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,820/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,134/mo

Senior living costs in Desert Lodge 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 Lodge, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDesert Lodge, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,538/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,285/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,565/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Desert Lodge, CA:$4,538/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Desert Lodge, CA:$4,285/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Desert Lodge, CA:$5,565/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Desert Lodge, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Desert Lodge 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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Independent living cost trends in Desert Lodge, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Desert Lodge 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 Lodge, CA$3,641/mo$3,537/mo+2.9%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Desert Lodge, CA
2024 average cost:$3,641/mo
2023 average cost:$3,537/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Desert Lodge

Recent reviews for independent living in Desert Lodge

Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

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My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

The Palms at La Quinta

3.7
The facility is clean. They have an ambassador program for new residents. However, my ambassador has yet to show up. Their Handbook is sparse and does not give a new person needed information. Only about half of the residents are interactive with new residents. The weekly menus could use more ...
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Belmont Village Sabre Springs in San Diego, CA

4.7
They are short staffed at this time so sometimes her meals are cold and she has to send them back. Also it does not seem like they are cleaning deep enough due to the lack of workers. They do make sure that my loved ones room is clean however the common areas are not so up kept. The staff have ...
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Desert Lodge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Lodge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Lodge, 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 Lodge 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 Lodge 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
29%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Lodge 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 Lodge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert Lodge, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
47.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Lodge 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 Lodge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
47.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Cypress Court, Atria Palm Desert and Solstice at El Cajon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Desert Lodge, California. See full list of communities.
There are 80 independent living facilities near Desert Lodge, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Desert Lodge, California are Solstice at El Cajon, Westmont of Escondido and Atria Park of Vintage Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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