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The cost of independent living in Cathedral City is about $4,062 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 699 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Atria Palm Desert
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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77 reviews
9.8
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77 reviews
5 star
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Dad moved in a few months ago and he is doing very well. He likes the food and has made some new friends. I can't say enough about the great caring staff as they really care about their residents. We made a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Palm Desert is a stylish pet-friendly independent and assisted living community just minutes from the exclusive boutiques, restaurants and galleries of El Paseo Drive. Featuring stunning mountain views, a heated pool, delicious meals served restaurant-style daily, and an exquisite barbecue...
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1010 Floor plans available
9.7
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120 reviews
9.7
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120 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
19%
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When my wife and I toured for her mom we noticed that all of the residents were smiling and welcoming. The grounds and buildings were also very well maintained and comfortable. The staff is very available...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Residents at Atria Hacienda assisted living community enjoy the Bistro Grill for casual dining, a dedicated theater with cinema-style seating, a custom-designed fitness center, a luxurious spa, and an enhanced Life Guidance memory care neighborhood for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. Our...
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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.7
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63 reviews
9.7
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63 reviews
5 star
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My husband passed away in February. The care at Brookdale was excellent! Constant attention was great! I would absolutely recommend Brookdale Mirage Inn to anybody looking for care for a loved one!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Do more of what you love.With assisted living and memory care on one campus, we customize your care to meet your specific needs. We can help you with the little things—like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too.  So go do the things you love to do, and let...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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143 reviews
9.6
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143 reviews
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70%
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Had a wonderful experience and the staff is great. They were helpful and attentive. [name removed] especially was a wonderful resource. I would recommend the community highly. The food and activities were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Pacifica Senior Living Palm Springs offers assisted living and memory care in a lovely residential neighborhood just a few blocks away from downtown Palm Springs. We are across the street from Sunrise Park and the Palm Springs Library. Our community is set on 4.5 beautiful acres with beautiful...
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1919 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.5
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38 reviews
9.5
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38 reviews
5 star
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We picked this community because, others were too depressing and a lot of people in walkers and my mother is European and found it hard to connect with a lot of the residents.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Palm Desert is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of...
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88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.4
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104 reviews
9.4
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104 reviews
5 star
51%
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35%
3 star
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It's a nice place with nice rooms. Friendly and quiet environment. Tenants a little frustrated with decreased staffing over the past couple of years. Rent rises considerably every year. They could add...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Set in the beautiful Coachella Valley near golf courses and Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage Terrace – an Atria Senior Living community – helps older people enjoy a simplified lifestyle.This welcoming residence offers a selection of studio and one-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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1111 Photos available
8.2
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21 reviews
8.2
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21 reviews
5 star
29%
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3 star
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What our family likes the most about Windsor Court Assisted Living is how nice and friendly their staff team is. There are a lot of activities for the residents to participate in, the food is good and it is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Most upscale Assisted living community in Palm Springs. We have been the leader in the area for the last 25 years. Gracious dining, amenities like no other in Palm Springs. Mountain views, pool views, city views. Walk to restaurants, stores, coffee shops, park, senior center...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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28 reviews
8.0
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28 reviews
5 star
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I've had a great experience with Stonewall Gardens. All the staff is always there to help. The activities are set for the specific needs of the residents and socialization is encouraged. Everyone is so...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Palm Springs and was created especially for LGBT seniors and friends. Our passion is to create an environment where your well-being is at the center of everything we do. Stonewall Gardens offers a wide range of services...
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55 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.0
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9 reviews
8.0
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A dear friend of mine lives at Segovia and is very pleased. The staff is incredible, the food delicious and the service from the nursing staff has been great! They are attentive and caring. Segovia is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Segovia is a lovely retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, award-winning dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. Shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all within walking distance. Friends and neighbors appreciate our salon,...
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99 Photos available
7.2
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10 reviews
7.2
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10 reviews
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My loved one was previously a resident at The Carlotta and overall the experience at this facility was great for her. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services, meals and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
"The Carlotta is a premier senior living community offering world class living at its finest, with transcendent views of the desert valley. The location boasts tranquil rose and cactus gardens, lush landscaping and is only a short distance to the areas most popular attractions. At The Carlotta...
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11 Photo available
33 Floor plans available
5 star
67%
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My mom had a lovely experience while she lived at Horizon Independent Senior Living. We did have to end up moving her out after a short period of time because she needed more care. But overall the apartments...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Bayshire Rancho Mirage
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
5 star
40%
4 star
28%
3 star
11%
2 star
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1 star
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The is right there with the rest Lots of promises, and on occasion they mist the mark. The are okay and better than the prior community.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Here you get to redefine your independence with care if you need it and more time to do what you want to do.Located just south of Palm Springs,  at our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, you’ll have the care you need when you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled...
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I am always greeted by a friendly care giver when I visit. My grandmother. The care staff was great even during the lock-downs on communicating with my family about her and what she was doing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Experience all the comforts of home at Legend Gardens, located within a quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of Palm Desert. Our bright, colorful garden setting provides a beautiful backdrop that will lift your spirits. Our intimate atmosphere makes it easy to know your neighbors and...
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1616 Photos available
5.7
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11 reviews
5.7
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11 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
9%
3 star
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Things have been much better than we anticipated at this facility. We had no idea what to expect. But so far, it's been a terrific experience. Mom is thriving here. She's extremely comfortable at this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bella Villaggio offers a variety of Palm Desert senior care options to help you find the right level of assistance for your needs, all in our lovely community nestled in the foothills of the Santa Rosa mountains in Palm Desert, CA. Independent LivingWhat will you do today at our independent...
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5 star
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This is a very nice community. I highly recommend it for the great staff and the excellent meals that they give my mom. They offer a variety of activities to choose from. They show that they care about the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hallmark Assisted Living of Palm SpringsHallmark Assisted Living of Palm Springs is the kind of assisted living communities that allows its residents to enjoy the kind of freedom that they deserve. Located in the beautiful desert resort city of Palm Springs, CA, this community is just a mile from...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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They are fantastic! I know that they do bingo and I saw them do some excersises but I'm not there on a regualr basis so I can't speak to the activities. I don't know how they can improve. They're loving and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mountain View ManorOur facility offers. 24hr. on staff Caregivers, 3 Nutritious meals a day, Snacks available between meals, Housekeeping, Laundry, Interactive programs, On site salon, And much more.Millie Newsom has been in the field of assistant living, Alzheimer's, Memory Loss, and Dementia...

Cost of independent living in Cathedral City, CA

The average cost of senior living in Cathedral City is $4,062 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homestead Valley, CA with an average of $2,707 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cathedral City, CA vs. nearby cities

Cathedral City, CA
$4,062/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cathedral City, CA vs. the state and national average

Cathedral City, CA
$4,062/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cathedral City vs. other types of senior living

$4,557/mo
Independent Living
$4,062/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cathedral City, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,147/mo
Studio
$4,998/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,124/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,846/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Cathedral City over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Cathedral City

Recent reviews for independent living in Cathedral City

Revel Palm Desert

5.0
I have been a resident of Revel Palm Desert for about 18 months. It is exactly what I want in an independent experience. I have all the services I need. It is truly an independent place. I have great kitchen facility if I wish . It’s something I thought I would use but don’t. I fix breakfast ...
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Desert Skys Board and Care in Indio, CA

4.5
I feel really good about the service of Desert Sky's Board and Care, inc. for facility Desert Sky's Board and Care. They have great service, the administrator Nenita Koch and staff are taking such great care of my grandmother. My grandmother is non-ambulatory from a stroke and after her rehab ...
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Windsor Court Assisted Living in Palm Springs, CA

5.0
I am impressed by the different activities held by the community. They staff is super friendly and always says hello to everyone when passing and they know everyone by name.

Cathedral City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cathedral City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cathedral City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cathedral City independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cathedral City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cathedral City, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
63.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cathedral City independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cathedral City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cathedral City, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
68.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
73.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
63.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cathedral City independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Cathedral City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cathedral City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
68.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
68.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.9%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
78.9%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
78.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
78.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
68.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.9%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
78.9%
45.7%
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Atria Palm Desert, Atria Hacienda and Brookdale Mirage Inn are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cathedral City, California. See full list of communities.

There are 22 independent living facilities near Cathedral City, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cathedral City, California are Atria Hacienda, Brookdale Mirage Inn and Pacifica Senior Living Palm Springs. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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