Best Assisted Living in Palm Springs, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Palm Springs, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Cottages at Palm Springs
AL
IL
MC
RC
Palm Springs
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #659 / 1,350
C+Yes
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 56
Rank #343 / 1,411
20
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #491 / 1,202
A+Pacifica Sl Palm Springs LLC And Palm Springs Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Hallmark-Palm Springs
AL
Palm Springs
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 103
Rank #871 / 1,350
A+Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 56
Rank #898 / 1,411
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #355 / 1,299
--Hallmark-Palm Springs Limited Partnership-
Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living
AL
Palm Springs (Old Las Palmas)
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 103
Rank #961 / 1,350
C-Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #606 / 1,411
17
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #547 / 1,299
74.3%
Facility 74.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #623 / 1,202
-Pcd Senior #1 LLC And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt 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 3 analyzed for Palm Springs. See how we rank facilities

Cottages at Palm Springs

1780 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Overview of Cottages at Palm Springs

Cottages at Palm Springs offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Palm Springs, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the available settings can support a move without leaving the community. Cottages at Palm Springs has 95 beds. Housing options include studios and one bedroom residences: a studio provides one private space, while a one bedroom layout gives someone separate sleeping and living areas.

A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Life enrichment includes daily yoga, bingo, ice cream socials, happy hour, off campus field trips, and celebrity tours, giving residents scheduled choices for exercise, games, social gatherings, and outings. Financial Planning is also offered as a specific program, and pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Tammy Eddy serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Pacifica Sl Palm Springs and Palm Springs Mgr.

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Overview of Hallmark-Palm Springs

Hallmark-Palm Springs is an assisted living and respite care community in Palm Springs, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Respite care offers short term support when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. These services may make the community a good fit for a resident who needs daily assistance or a family seeking temporary care.

The community has 55 beds and opened in 1995. Housing includes studios and one bedroom apartments, with a studio providing a single living space and a one bedroom layout separating the sleeping area from the main living area. Hallmark-Palm Springs is administered by Gloria Gourlay and operated by Hallmark-Palm Springs Limited Partnership.

Restaurant style dining includes fresh, in house, chef prepared meals, and special diets are available for residents with specific dietary needs. A beauty salon provides an on site option for personal grooming, while scheduled bus transportation gives residents access to community transportation for planned trips. Rehabilitation services are also available.

Small pets are welcome, so a resident may bring a small companion animal. The area has a Walk Score of 49 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive generally need transportation for those trips.

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Overview of Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living

Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living provides assisted living in Palm Springs, California. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while continuing to live in their own apartment. With 35 beds, the community is smaller in size, which can give residents and staff more opportunity to become familiar with one another. Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support and prefers a smaller community.

Residents can choose a studio or a one bedroom apartment. A studio offers one private living space, while a one bedroom apartment provides a separate bedroom. The community is in the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, and its Walk Score of 63 places it in a somewhat walkable area where some errands can be completed on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that may create some opportunities to get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Brittany Cabanas serves as the administrator.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Palm Springs, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 assisted living facilities in Palm Springs, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Palm Springs, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Palm Springs, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Palm Springs, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Assisted Living in Palm Springs at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 63/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Palm Springs, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 62The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Palm Springs, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90