14 facilities at some of the lower price points in LA County. Safety scores run above average.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. La Quinta has 14 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (12) 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 $3,686/mo. That's roughly 21% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $2,820 up to $4,500 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 9 of 14 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in La Quinta is 9.3 out of 9.9. That puts La Quinta 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. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor.
Compared to most of LA County, La Quinta is actually more affordable. The average here is $3,686/mo, about 21% less than the county average. That said, prices vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Pure Hope Care currently has the highest safety score in La Quinta at 9.3 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, The Palms at La Quinta starts at $2,994/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.1. Across all 14 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,820 to $4,500/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in La Quinta currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
