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Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center

47805 Caleo Bay Drive

La Quinta, CA 92253

66 beds • Est. 2013 (12 years)


FYI Safety Score

6.7 Fair

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.


Why we like it

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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Where you'll live

47805 Caleo Bay Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center?
Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center has a FYI Safety Score of 6.7 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 10 state citations and 6 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 20 inspections.
Does Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center offer memory care?
Yes, Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center accept Medi-Cal?
Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center was on 2025-08-18. The facility has received 20 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center have?
Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center has 10 state citations and 6 verified complaints since 2021 across 20 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 6.7 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center been in operation?
Caleo Bay Alzheimer'S Special Care Center has been licensed for 12 years in La Quinta, California, with a licensed capacity of 66 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
336426054
Size
66 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
July 19, 2013 (12 years)
Licensee
Westbrook Mgmt, Llc; Laquinta Investors Lp
Administrator
Maria Arriaga
Phone
(760) 771-6100
Address
47805 Caleo Bay Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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