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10 Best Nursing Homes in Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Palm Desert, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Palm Desert is about $5,097, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 517 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Vista Santa Rosa, Sandy Korner and Coachella.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Palm Desert, CA
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9.8
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77 reviews
Dad moved in a few months ago and he is doing very well. He likes the food and has made some new friends. I can't say enough about the great caring staff as they really care about their residents. We made a...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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120 reviews
When my wife and I toured for her mom we noticed that all of the residents were smiling and welcoming. The grounds and buildings were also very well maintained and comfortable. The staff is very available...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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1313 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
9 reviews
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,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
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9.7
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63 reviews
My husband passed away in February. The care at Brookdale was excellent! Constant attention was great! I would absolutely recommend Brookdale Mirage Inn to anybody looking for care for a loved one!
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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104 reviews
It's a nice place with nice rooms. Friendly and quiet environment. Tenants a little frustrated with decreased staffing over the past couple of years. Rent rises considerably every year. They could add...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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28 reviews
The lobby and dining rooms are sunny, positive, and sparkling clean - more like a 5-star hotel than a care facility. Staff is caring, responsive and there are a variety of activities, truly something 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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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26 reviews
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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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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7.2
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10 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at The Carlotta and overall the experience at this facility was great for her. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services, meals and...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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5.7
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11 reviews
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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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...
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Palm Desert, CA
The average cost of senior living in Palm Desert is $5,097 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Twentynine Palms, CA with an average of $2,832 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Palm Desert, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Palm Desert, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Palm Desert
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Palm Desert
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.
Palm Desert nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palm Desert nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Palm Desert, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palm Desert, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palm Desert, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
64.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palm Desert, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palm Desert, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
64.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
92.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
78.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
78.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
64.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
78.6%
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 Palm Desert, California. See full list of communities.
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