Best Memory Care in La Quinta, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 memory care providers in La Quinta, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care 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.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
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.
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.
The Palms at La Quinta Senior Living
MC
AL
La Quinta
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 91
Rank #440 / 1,490
A+Yes
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 56
Rank #616 / 1,094
6
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 6
Rank #588 / 1,424
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,359 / 1,450
80.8%
Facility 80.8%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #626 / 1,355
Hawthorn Al Opco Gp LLC, Gp Of La Quinta Al Opco LPStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Palms at La Quinta – Gracious Retirement Living
MC
AL
La Quinta
--Yes
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 56
Rank #616 / 1,094
-----Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Caleo Bay Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
RC
La Quinta
--Yes
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 56
Rank #838 / 1,094
-----Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other CA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for La Quinta. See how we rank facilities

Overview of The Palms at La Quinta Senior Living

The Palms at La Quinta Senior Living provides assisted living and memory care in La Quinta, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 120 beds, with studios, suites, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. Having two care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care settings does not require leaving the community. A Walk Score of 55 out of 100 means the area is somewhat walkable, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to handle some errands on foot. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet in the community. Roland Gandy serves as administrator, and Hawthorn Al Opco Gp, Gp Of La Quinta Al Opco operates the community.

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Overview of The Palms at La Quinta – Gracious Retirement Living

The Palms at La Quinta, Gracious Retirement Living offers assisted living and memory care in La Quinta, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

Housing options include studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units. A studio provides a single private space, while a two bedroom unit can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 55 means the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to move in with a pet.

Starting Price $4,010/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Caleo Bay Assisted Living and Memory Care

Caleo Bay Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, independent living, memory care and respite care in La Quinta, CA. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication. Memory care offers a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a monitored setting. Private and semi-private rooms are available, so a resident can choose a single suite or share a suite with a companion. The starting price is $6,600 per month, giving families a baseline for budgeting the monthly cost of care. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them.

A Walk Score of 36 out of 100 makes the area car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Chef-prepared meals include texture-modified diets, which can accommodate residents who need changes to food consistency. The sensory spa provides a dedicated space for sensory activities.

HOPE BLOOMS offers Montessori-inspired life enrichment activities, and the VR bucket list program provides virtual reality experiences. Sunshine Retirement Living operates the community.

Starting Price $6,600/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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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Memory Care in La Quinta at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 49/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in La Quinta, 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: 120The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in La Quinta, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in La Quinta, 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.

Does California Medicaid cover memory care?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 memory care communities in La Quinta, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in La Quinta, 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 La Quinta, 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 memory care communities in La Quinta, 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.