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The cost of independent living in Palm Springs is about $3,753 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 456 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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Photo of Cottages at Palm SpringsCommunity card badge
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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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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Photo of Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living for LGBT Seniors and Friends
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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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...
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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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Photo of Atria Rancho Mirage
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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112 reviews
9.3
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112 reviews
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53%
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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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Photo of Segovia at Palm Desert
55 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.0
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9 reviews
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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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7.0
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21 reviews
7.0
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21 reviews
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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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My mom had a lovely experience while she lived at Horizon Independent Senior Living. We did have to end up moving her out after a short period of time because she needed more care. But overall the apartments...
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.
Photo of Bayshire Rancho Mirage
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.0
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54 reviews
7.0
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54 reviews
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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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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
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.
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
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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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
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Palm Springs, CA

The average cost of senior living in Palm Springs is $3,753 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homestead Valley, CA with an average of $2,487 per month.

Independent living costs in Palm Springs, CA, vs. nearby cities

Palm Springs, CA
$3,753/mo

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

Palm Springs, CA
$3,753/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Palm Springs, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,082/mo
Independent Living
$3,753/mo

Independent living costs in Palm Springs, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,856/mo
Studio
$5,027/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,800/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,712/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,595/mo

Senior living costs in Palm Springs 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: Palm Springs, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalm Springs, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$3,753/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,487/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,082/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Palm Springs, CA:$3,753/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Palm Springs, CA:$3,487/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Palm Springs, CA:$4,082/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Palm Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Palm Springs

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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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.

Palm Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palm Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palm Springs, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palm Springs, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palm Springs, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
61.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
69.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
53.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.2%
46.4%
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