Bella Villaggio

Bella Villaggio

Overview of Bella Villaggio

Bella Villaggio is an assisted living community in Palm Desert, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private living space. Bella Villaggio may suit someone who needs that support.

The community has 170 beds and offers several places to spend time on site. Residents can use the pool and fitness center for exercise, the theater for films, the salon and barbershop for grooming, the arts and crafts studio for creative projects, the billiards room for games, and the library for reading.

Restaurant-style dining provides meals, while a private dining room gives families a setting for hosted events and the on-site bistro or café offers another place to eat or have refreshments. Activities include a walking challenge, memory movement, balance and stability classes, bridge, jewelry making, Rummikub, Wii games, bingo, movies, blackjack, chair yoga, and coffee and donuts. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Pdbv and Leisure Care operate Bella Villaggio.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 170

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
7 years
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
93.5% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 159 residents and 170 beds. Source: state licensing agency resident count

Higher than the California average: 74.1%

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 12, 2019
CountyRiverside

Awards

U.S. News & World Report Best Senior LivingU.S. News rates communities from independent surveys of residents and their families (the 2025 edition analyzed ~450,000 responses across 3,800+ communities) covering safety, caregiving, activities, dining, management and value. Only communities meeting its data thresholds earn a Best designation for that year.

Certifications & Programs

PrimeFit Wellness — Leisure CareA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bella Villaggio is legally operated by Pdbv LLC and Leisure Care LLC.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Visiting Podiatrist
24-Hour StaffListed as: 24-hour awake staff

Additional Services

3 services
Transportation
Emergency Call SystemListed as: Daily check-in system
Housekeeping

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Swimming Pool
Movie Theater
Salon
Fitness Center
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Library
Bistro
Wi-Fi
Courtyard
Walking Paths
Outdoor Seating
Parking
Private Dining Room
Activities
Walking Challenge
Memory Movement
Balance and Stability Classes
Bridge
Jewelry Making
Rummikub
Wii Games
Ice Cream Social
Evening Movie
Matinee Movie
Blackjack
Chair Yoga
Coffee and Donuts
Pool Table Game
Loteria/Bingo
Wheel of Fortune
Kings In the Corner
Outings (Target)
Art Showcases
Fitness Classes
Travel Programs
Brainhq Brain Training

Faith & Spiritual Life

Catholic Mass
Church Service

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Bella Villaggio.
  • Private dining room for family events.
  • Bistro / café on site.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (82% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (86% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 211.0 This facility has 82% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 11).↓ 82% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 03.0 This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 24.0 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.10.7 This facility has 86% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 0.7).↓ 86% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 1616.0 This facility has total inspections in line with the California average (16 vs. CA avg 16).— At avg
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 713.0 This facility has had 46% fewer complaint visits than the California average (7 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 37.0 This facility has had 57% fewer other visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 64.0 This facility has had 50% more official inspections than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more

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Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Palm Desert's city center to Bella Villaggio's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Palm Desert

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Atria Hacienda
AL
IL
MC
RC
Palm Desert
266
Facility 266
CA AVG 103
Rank #64 / 1,350
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #376 / 1,411
49
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,214 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1,299
60.2%
Facility 60.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #955 / 1,202
-Wg Hacienda Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Carlotta
AL
Palm Desert
250
Facility 250
CA AVG 103
Rank #75 / 1,350
Yes
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,366 / 1,411
13
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #589 / 1,202
A+Well Oak Ccrc Tenant LLC And Oakmont Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Segovia
AL
IL
Palm Desert
182
Facility 182
CA AVG 103
Rank #177 / 1,350
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #697 / 1,411
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
79.1%
Facility 79.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #510 / 1,202
-Well Oak Ccrc Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management GroupStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bella Villaggio
AL
Palm Desert170No-167-7 93.5% -Pdbv LLC And Leisure Care LLC-
Atria Palm Desert
AL
IL
RC
Palm Desert
154
Facility 154
CA AVG 103
Rank #280 / 1,350
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #621 / 1,411
17
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #96 / 1,299
43.5%
Facility 43.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,144 / 1,202
-Wg Palm Desert Inc And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Bella Villaggio is located in Palm Desert, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bella Villaggio

Who is the owner of Bella Villaggio?

Bella Villaggio is legally operated by Pdbv LLC and Leisure Care LLC.

What is the occupancy rate at Bella Villaggio?

Bella Villaggio's occupancy is 93.5%.

How long has Bella Villaggio been in business?

Bella Villaggio has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Bella Villaggio?

No, Bella Villaggio has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Bella Villaggio have?

Bella Villaggio has 170 beds.

Has Bella Villaggio had any citations?

Bella Villaggio has had 2 reported citations according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

Are there photos of Bella Villaggio?

Yes — there are 27 photos of Bella Villaggio in the photo gallery on this page.

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