How safe is Atria Palm Desert?

Atria Palm Desert has a FYI Safety Score of 8.8 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 1 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 17 inspections.

How much does Atria Palm Desert cost?

Atria Palm Desert starts at $4,295 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.

Does Atria Palm Desert offer memory care?

Atria Palm Desert does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.

Does Atria Palm Desert accept Medi-Cal?

Atria Palm Desert is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.

When was Atria Palm Desert last inspected?

The most recent state inspection visit to Atria Palm Desert was on 2026-05-19. The facility has received 17 total inspection visits on record.

How many violations does Atria Palm Desert have?

Atria Palm Desert has 1 state citations and 1 verified complaints since 2021 across 17 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.8 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.

How long has Atria Palm Desert been in operation?

Atria Palm Desert has been licensed for 30 years in Palm Desert, California, with a licensed capacity of 154 beds.

Atria Palm Desert

44300 San Pascual Ave

Palm Desert, CA 92260

154 beds • Est. 1996 (30 years) • Get directions

FYI Safety Score™

8.8 Good

1 minor state citation and 1 verified complaint across 17 inspections since 2021. The verified complaint, substantiated in October 2024, found that staff failed to provide a resident's records to the resident and their legal representative, a violation of California Title 22 personal rights regulations. Other complaint investigations over the same period, including allegations of medication mismanagement, improper care following a resident's fall from a personal scooter outside the facility, staff neglect causing pressure injuries, and improper COVID-19 visitor restrictions, were each found unfounded or unsubstantiated. Annual inspections from 2022 through February 2026 consistently found the facility clean, well-lit, and well-maintained, with passageways clear, emergency systems in place, and no deficiencies cited.

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Why we like it

Atria Palm Desert is a 154-bed assisted living community in Palm Desert, the smaller of two Atria-operated locations in this Coachella Valley city. Where the 266-bed Atria Hacienda offers large-campus scale, Atria Palm Desert provides a more moderately sized community while still delivering the desert resort lifestyle, dry climate, and access to golf, shopping along El Paseo, and the broader Coachella Valley amenities that draw families to the area.

Strong safety record
FYI Safety Score of 9.7/10 based on CCLD inspection data — a strong track record for a 154-bed community.
Cognitive learning center on-site
A dedicated cognitive learning center is listed among the community's distinguishing features, alongside nurses on-call 24/7.
Veterans benefits support
Atria helps navigate VA Aid & Attendance pension applications and offers a $1,000 Welcome Home credit for veterans and surviving spouses toward move-in or rent costs.
Outdoor campus with mountain views
Outdoor pool, hot tub, resident garden, walking paths, and courtyard — facility materials cite Santa Rosa Mountain views as a standout feature of this location.
Care costs billed separately
Base rental rate explicitly excludes care services and medication management — and may also exclude phone, cable, and internet. Ask for a full-cost breakdown at your care level before comparing.
No memory care offered
Only assisted and independent living are available here. Residents who later require memory care would need to transition to a different community.
Large community scale
At 154 beds, this is a large community. Visit in person to gauge whether the scale and setting suit your family member's preferences.

Pricing

Assisted Living

Studio$4,295/mo

1 Bedroom$5,995/mo

Independent Living

Studio$5,095/mo

1 Bedroom$5,695/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.

Where you'll live

44300 San Pascual Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff

Medication Management

Memory Care Program

Dining

Fitness Center

Beauty Salon

Library

Garden

Courtyard

Swimming Pool

Wi-Fi

Cable TV

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Atria Palm Desert?: Atria Palm Desert has a FYI Safety Score of 8.8 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 1 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 17 inspections.
How much does Atria Palm Desert cost?: Atria Palm Desert starts at $4,295 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Atria Palm Desert offer memory care?: Atria Palm Desert does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does Atria Palm Desert accept Medi-Cal?: Atria Palm Desert is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Atria Palm Desert last inspected?: The most recent state inspection visit to Atria Palm Desert was on 2026-05-19. The facility has received 17 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Atria Palm Desert have?: Atria Palm Desert has 1 state citations and 1 verified complaints since 2021 across 17 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.8 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Atria Palm Desert been in operation?: Atria Palm Desert has been licensed for 30 years in Palm Desert, California, with a licensed capacity of 154 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type: Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number: 336400954
Size: 154 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since: February 9, 1996 (30 years)
Licensee: Wg Palm Desert Inc; Atria Management Co Llc
Administrator: Flores, Denise
Phone: (760) 773-3772
Address: 44300 San Pascual Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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

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