47805 Caleo Bay Drive
La Quinta, CA 92253
66 beds • Est. 2013 (12 years) • Get directions
10 state citations (6 serious, 4 minor) and 6 verified complaints since 2021 across 20 inspections. The most serious finding involved a resident discovered with fractured ribs, a collapsed lung, head contusion, and multiple bruises; investigators substantiated that staff failed to check on the resident at the required 2-hour intervals overnight, and emergency services were not called for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes after the resident was found injured. A 2022 investigation substantiated that the facility illegally evicted a resident without the required 30-day notice and confirmed hot water temperatures in 2 resident rooms measured only 86.7 and 92.6 degrees. In 2023, 3 staff members were found working at the facility for more than 5 days without being properly registered on the roster, resulting in a $1,500 civil penalty.
Caleo Bay Alzheimer's Special Care Center is a 66-bed memory care community in La Quinta, a desert resort city in the Coachella Valley. Unlike general assisted living communities that offer memory care as one of several services, Caleo Bay is built specifically around dementia and Alzheimer's care.
The intimate 66-bed size allows for a more focused, specialized environment.
Memory care starting at $6,600/month
Caleo Bay publishes a floor price on their website — $6,600/month — with pricing described as flexible based on individual needs. Three suite types available: Private, Semi-Private, and Luxury Private.
Named programs beyond standard activities
HOPE BLOOMS Life Enrichment uses a Montessori-inspired approach. The Sensory Spa targets anxiety and agitation specifically. A VR Bucket List Program offers virtual reality experiences for residents.
MIND Diet meals
Meals follow the MIND Diet — leafy greens, berries, legumes, limited red meat and fried foods — with texture-modified options and staff trained to support dining engagement for memory care residents.
Ionized air filtration
The facility cites ionized air filtering that removes 99% of viruses and bacteria — a specific environmental safety claim not common across all memory care listings.
FYI Safety Score is 7.2
A 7.2 sits in the middle range. Ask about the specific citations or complaints in the inspection record and what changes were made in response.
Semi-private suites share a bathroom
The semi-private floor plan has two bedrooms sharing one bathroom. Confirm bathroom access logistics and whether this affects care routines for your family member.
Part of a national chain
Caleo Bay is operated by Sunshine Retirement Living, headquartered in Bend, OR, with nearly 40 communities nationwide. Ask who the on-site director is and how much operational autonomy the local team has.
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47805 Caleo Bay Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253
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