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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wister, CA
Wister 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wister, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wister is about $4,149, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 54 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 Chiriaco Summit, Ferrum and Rancho Dos Palmas.
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9.4
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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.
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Excellent med tech care. Constant supervision by staff. Light and bright interior and large central patio area. Food is not very tastey. Small facility with about 40 rooms.
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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Dear Mrs. Koch, I would lilce to take .s opportunity to express my appreciation in regards to the care that my father, Donald Akers, has received since joining your home. It is safe to say that his condition...
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.
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.
Blossom Valley Inn provides a pleasant alternative for those who medical condition requires some supervision...but who wish to continue their independent, active lifestyle. Our trained caregivers will provide you with as much or as little assistance as you need. Most important we will provide...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Wister, CA
The average cost of senior living in Wister is $4,149 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Calipatria, CA with an average of $1,900 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wister, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wister, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wister
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wister
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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Caleo Bay Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care in La Quinta, CA
5.0
Caleo Bay has been great and [name removed] transition was smooth. I would recommend because they specialize in only memory care. [name removed] was amazing in helping us with the long distance transition and the staff has been great to my mom as she visits often.
The Palms at LaQuinta in La Quinta, CA
3.6
The location and facilities are good. The overall care is good although there is some caregivers that are much better than others. The food leaves much to be desired. Activities center around women. Men do not seem to participate much. Partly because most are very limited physically. My ...
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Wister nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wister nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wister, 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 Wister 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 Wister that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wister, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
9.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wister 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 Wister Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wister, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wister 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 Wister partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wister, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wister 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 Wister communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wister, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wister 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 Wister offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Palms at LaQuinta, Caleo Bay Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care and Desert Skys Board and Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wister, California. See full list of communities.
There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Wister, California. See the full list.
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