Compare Memory Care around Palm Desert
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Atria Hacienda | MC NH AL IL RC | Palm Desert | 266
Facility
266
CA AVG
103
Rank
#74 / 1657 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CA AVG
57
Rank
#563 / 2092 | 77
Facility
77
CA AVG
81
Rank
#925 / 1401 | 35 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1314 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 31
Facility
31
CA AVG
13
Rank
#123 / 1487 |
60.2%
Facility
60.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1098 / 1368 | - | Wg Hacienda Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLC | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Carlotta | MC NH | Palm Desert | 250
Facility
250
CA AVG
103
Rank
#86 / 1657 | No |
14
Facility
14
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1913 / 2092 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 1 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#762 / 1397 | - | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1210 / 1487 |
60.6%
Facility
60.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1092 / 1368 | A+ | - | - |
| The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta | MC NH | Palm Desert | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1092 / 1657 | No |
8
Facility
8
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1975 / 2092 | - | - | - | - | - | 60.6% | - | - | - |
| A Jem Home | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jem Home Living LLC | — |
| Addison At Palm Desert 2 | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Sp Rcfe, INC | — |
| Amber Street II LLC | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | Amber Street II LLC | — |
| Amber Street LLC | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | Amber Street LLC | — |
| Angelicum Rcfe | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 6 | — | — | Emmanuel LLC | — |
| Astoria Care Home | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | Abrudan, Teodor | — |
| Astoria Care Homes | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | Abrudan, Selina | — |
| Avatar Retirement Home | RC | Palm Desert | 10 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | — | — | Yolanda Alkawass | — |
| Bella Casa 2 | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | — | — | Bella Casa Rcfe, INC. | — |
| Bella Casa 3 | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | Bella Casa R.C.F.E., INC. | — |
| Britannia Lodge | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 30 | — | — | Hounsell, Richard & Patricia | — |
| Caring Hearts For Elderly | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 7 | — | — | Caring Hearts For Elderly | — |
| Casa De Harkness | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | Suzanne Armstrong Investments LLC | — |
| Comforts Of Home Residential Care, LLC | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | — | — | Comforts Of Home Residential Care, LLC | — |
| De Anza Rcfe | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | De Anza Rcfe.INC | — |
| Desert Rose Assisted Living | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Emirick Corporation | — |
| Desert Rose Assisted Living INC | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | Desert Rose Assisted Living INC | — |
| Emerald Rose Garden 2 | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | Emerald Rose Garden INC | — |
| Emerald Rose Garden INC. | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | Emerald Rose Garden INC | — |
| Hovley Care LLC | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | 13 | 14 | — | — | Hovley Care LLC | — |
| Kelly's Place | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | — | Kelly & Garret Enterprises INC. | — |
| Kelly's Place #2 | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | — | — | Kelly & Garret Enterprises, INC. | — |
| Petunia Royale Assisted Living, LLC | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | — | — | Petunia Royale Assisted Living, LLC | — |
| Senior Hope Manor | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | — | Rrj Senior Care Homes INC. | — |
| St. Mary's Love And Care Home | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 22 | — | — | Jane Lansangan | — |
| Sun City Villa | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | — | — | Zinicaclark INC. | — |
| Trinity Gardens On Portola | RC | Palm Desert | 15 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 16 | — | — | Trinity Gardens, LLC | — |
| Victoria Falls Home Care | RC | Palm Desert | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | Clark, Zinica | — |
Experience an active senior lifestyle at the exceptional senior living community of Atria Hacienda, located in Palm Desert, CA. The community offers assisted senior living and memory care options and features various floor plans, including a spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment. Residents can bask in the California sunshine on their private balcony or patio and enjoy a comfortable and supportive environment with Atria’s compassionate team available 24/7.
By providing a range of amenities and services, Atria Hacienda helps improve the quality of life of its residents. In addition to enjoying outdoor activities like swimming and strolling in the courtyard, residents may unwind in the cocktail lounge, enjoy gourmet meals in the restaurant with full table service, and more. Additional amenities include a salon and spa, fitness center, movie theater, and putting green. With services ranging from housekeeping and linen service to scheduled transportation and on-site physical therapy, Atria Hacienda fosters a vibrant and engaging lifestyle for residents, encouraging their independence and overall well-being.
Well Trevi Carlotta SNF operates The Carlotta, a large 250-bed nursing facility located in Palm Desert, California. The building maintains a lower occupancy rate of about 61 percent, and the average length of stay is just 38 days. This short timeline shows that the daily operation focuses heavily on temporary post-hospital recovery and short-term physical therapy rather than long-term residential housing. For payment, the business handles room and therapy bills through traditional Medicare and standard private pay.
The therapy gym serves as the clinical core of the property, where a 24-hour staff of nurses and aides logs about 3 hours and 31 minutes of direct care per resident each day. This clinical team guides short-term physical rehabilitation routines, while day-to-day amenities include a movie theater, structured activities, and an on-site restaurant area. Outside, the local neighborhood is car-dependent, so visitors will need to drive when traveling to and from the property.
Recent health surveys by government inspectors highlighted compliance issues at the facility regarding care coordination, medication management, and infection control protocols.
Interested representatives can call the main office to see how the administrative team has corrected these inspection findings, request information on current bed availability, or set up a time to walk through the therapy spaces.
The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta is a well-regarded 59-bed nursing home in Palm Desert, CA, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and a wide range of nursing services. The community also promotes a nurturing and inviting environment, ensuring older adults are well-cared for. Social services, therapies, and well-balanced meals are among the exceptional services provided to meet residents’ quality of life. Through personalized care plans, residents also receive the utmost attention and care for their recovery and wellness.
Social events, family visits, and a variety of recreational activities foster engagement and active living. Cozy rooms and lively gathering areas also provide residents with more spaces to rest and connect with friends. Located near the Lakes Country Club and Indian Ridge Country Club, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Canada, this nursing home has high standards of care and a clean setting.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 Memory Care in Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community in Palm Desert, 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 Desert, 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 Palm Desert, 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.
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