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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Desert Heights, CA
If your loved one needs memory care in Desert Heights, A Place for Mom can help. With 29 memory care facilities in Desert Heights, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Desert Heights incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Desert Heights memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Desert Heights, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms.
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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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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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It's an assisted living facility, not a nursing home. The people are very nice accommodating and very cheerful. The room sizes are great, The food is good they had a chef and they had plenty of...
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.
Golden View Guest Home is located in beautiful Banning, California. Golden View Guest Home is staffed with wonderful care givers, who strive to provide residents with compassionate assistance, as well as encourage independence and individuality. Services offered at Golden View Guest Home include...
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Cost of memory care in Desert Heights, CA
The average cost of senior living in Desert Heights is $4,486 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Joshua Tree, CA with an average of $3,393 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Desert Heights, CA vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about memory care in Desert Heights
Recent reviews for memory care in Desert Heights
Atria Hacienda in Palm Desert, CA
5.0
The meals are wonderful, they have a chef. The Memory Care residents get the same wonderful meals that are served to all residents. The residents in the other sections all seem very happy with the facility, too. It is very clean and well taken care of by all staff. The move in process was easy ...
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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!
Legend Gardens in Palm Desert, CA
5.0
I am extremely pleased with the care at Legend Gardens of my sister. The staff is very caring and on top of things with my sister. It is a very clean, happy and safe environment. I highly recommend for your loved ones.
Desert Heights review score based on 160 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 160 reviews of 29 Desert Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Desert Heights review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Desert Heights review score compared against nearby cities
8.0
Desert Heights, CA29 facilities
8.1
Twentynine Palms, CA30 facilities
8.0
Homestead Valley, CA54 facilities
Review subcategories for Desert Heights memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 160 reviews of 29 Desert Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Desert Heights resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Desert Heights, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Desert Heights memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert Heights, 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 Desert Heights memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Desert Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Desert Heights, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.4%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Desert Heights memory care
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 Desert Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desert Heights, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.2%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.6%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert Heights memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Desert Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert Heights, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
51.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert Heights memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Desert Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert Heights, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
48.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert Heights memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Desert Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert Heights, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.2%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.2%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
41.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.6%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Atria Palm Desert, Atria Hacienda and Brookdale Mirage Inn are the top-rated memory care facilities near Desert Heights, California. See full list of communities.
There are 29 memory care facilities near Desert Heights, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Desert Heights, California are Atria Hacienda, Brookdale Mirage Inn and Pacifica Senior Living Palm Springs. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 29 memory care facilities near you in Desert Heights, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Desert Heights, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Desert Heights, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Desert Heights, California ranges from $1500 to $12385. The average Memory Care cost in Desert Heights, California is $4,486. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Desert Heights, California typically starts at $1500. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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