Situated in Riverside County in iconic Coachella Valley, Desert Hot Springs provides an authentic oasis experience. An underground aquifer provides some of the cleanest mineral springs on the planet, and residents enjoy many opportunities to relax and heal in the community’s many mineral pools and spas. Desert Hot Springs is home to slightly less than 33,000 citizens, 13.5% of whom are aged 65 and over. The overall cost of living in Desert Hot Springs is only slightly higher than the national average, but it’s significantly lower than the California average. Seniors can save on health care in Desert Hot Springs, and at $4,000 per month, the average cost of assisted living is lower than both the national and the California average.
Assisted living facilities may be a good option for seniors who don’t require the 24-hour medical care of a nursing home but who can’t live alone anymore. Supportive services include help with the activities of daily living, meals and transportation.
This guide serves as an introductory resource for those wishing to learn more about assisted living in Desert Hot Springs. Read on for cost comparisons and a list of resources for Desert Hot Springs seniors.
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COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in California. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Residents of Desert Hot Springs pay an average of $4,000 per month for assisted living, which is lower than the national average and the California average.
At an average of $4,000 per month, residents of Desert Hot Springs pay considerably less than the California average of $5,250 and the national average of $4,500.
The average cost of assisted living varies substantially within California’s borders. The lowest prices are found inland in Visalia, at $3,450, and those in Santa Rosa in the Bay Area pay the highest at $7,048. San Diego residents pay $5,475 per month, and those in the northern end of the state in Redding pay $4,450. Seniors in the heart of California wine country in Napa pay an average of $6,300 per month for assisted living costs.
Note: Data for Desert Hot Springs was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Riverside, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in California.
Resource | Contact | Service |
Desert Hot Springs Senior Center | (760) 329-0222 | Desert Hot Springs residents aged 50 and over can access social opportunities, play bingo, watch a movie, play mah-jongg, join a bereavement group and learn to tap dance at Desert Hot Springs Senior Center. Congregate meals are served on weekdays, and the center hosts a farmers market specifically for seniors as part of the Senior Nutrition Program on the first and third Wednesday of every month. |
County of Riverside Office on Aging | (877) 932-4100 | As the Area Agency on Aging for Desert Hot Springs and other Riverside County communities, the County of Riverside Office on Aging provides a variety of programs and services designed to promote dignity, independence and a good quality of life among older persons. Services include short- and long-term case management, pain management workshops, health and wellness screenings and the Fit After 50 Exercise Program. The agency also administers the federal Senior Nutrition Program on a local level by providing congregate meals at designated sites such as senior centers. |
Desert Access and Mobility | (760) 422-5504 | Desert Access and Mobility is a nonprofit organization designed to provide door-to-door transportation services to residents of Coachella Valley, including those living in Desert Hot Springs. Riders must make reservations in advance. Although donations are accepted, no one is ever turned down because of an inability to pay. Drivers are trained to safely handle those in wheelchairs and other mobility devices. Rides can be requested for any reason, including visiting the homes of family and friends. |
Senior Advocates of the Desert | 760-202-1024 | Low-income seniors in the Coachella Valley can receive assistance applying for government benefits from the Senior Advocates of the Desert. Instead of getting a telephone number that often leads to confusing dead ends and voicemail, seniors can speak one-on-one with a live person who is trained in getting them the help they need. |
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) | (909) 256-8369 | Seniors in Desert Hot Springs can get individual help applying for Medicare, understanding their benefits and comparing supplementary health insurance plans from HICAP. The organization does not endorse or otherwise promote any commercial insurance products. Assistance is available in a variety of languages, including Tagalog and Spanish. |
Riverside County Department of Veterans Services | 760-863-8266 800-481-2101 | Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces can access a range of services from Riverside County Department of Veterans Services. Trained representatives help veterans with identifying and applying for service-based benefits, finding health care and connecting with community-based veterans organizations. This is a county office and not part of the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Desert Hot Springs area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.