8 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety scores run above average.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Desert Hot Springs has 8 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (6) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 2 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $3,800/mo. That's roughly 19% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $3,200 up to $4,600 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 4 of 8 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Desert Hot Springs is 9.2 out of 9.9. That puts Desert Hot Springs in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. 63% of facilities accept Medi-Cal through the ALW program, which is better than most areas.
Compared to most of LA County, Desert Hot Springs is actually more affordable. The average here is $3,800/mo, about 19% less than the county average. That said, prices vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Desert Cove Assisted Living currently has the highest safety score in Desert Hot Springs at 9.9 out of 9.9. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Starlight Senior Living starts at $3,200/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 8 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,200 to $4,600/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
63% of facilities in Desert Hot Springs participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Among the top-rated facilities, Desert Cove Assisted Living accepts it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
