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Memory care in Palm Springs, CA

7 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
7
in Palm Springs
Licensed capacity
255
across all 7
Adults 65+
15,917
Census estimate for Palm Springs
Within 25 miles
84
of the center of Palm Springs
Memory CareAssisted Living 12Home Care 4Nursing Homes 4Senior Apartments 3Care Homes 8
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Happy Nest II

Licensed· California CDSS, license 336413251
3180 E Vista Chino, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Capacity6
(760) 992-9645
3.3 mi from city center
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Assisted LivingMemory Care

Happy Nest IV

Licensed· California CDSS, license 331800110
1725 N Whitewater Club, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Capacity6
(760) 699-7922
3.3 mi from city center
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Source: California CDSS, Community Care Licensing facility layer - RCFE dementia client group (983/980/981/982), as of Oct 14, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Palm Springs (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Palm Springs

Counting neighboring towns, there are 84 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Palm Springs, 77 more than in Palm Springs itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Palm Springs

See all 84 within 25 miles

  • A Romero's Retreat

    31758 Whispering Palms Trl, Cathedral City, CA 92234

    4.0 mi from Palm Springs

  • Alvera Care Center

    31837 Avenida Alvera, Cathedral City, CA 92234

    4.3 mi from Palm Springs

  • Angel Homecare

    31555 Avenida del Padre, Cathedral City, CA 92234

    4.6 mi from Palm Springs

  • Rising Sun Home

    31-495 Avenida del Padre, Cathedral Cit, CA 92234

    4.7 mi from Palm Springs

  • Nana Nida's Haven

    31-760 Avenida del Padre, Cathedral City, CA 92234

    4.7 mi from Palm Springs

  • Aubrey's Villas

    68640 Senora Rd, Cathedral Cit, CA 92234

    4.7 mi from Palm Springs

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Palm Springs at a glance

There are 7 memory care communities in Palm Springs, CA, according to California CDSS records. They are spread over 2 ZIP codes, with the largest group (6) in 92262. By size, the most common group is 16 residents or fewer (5 of 7 that report it).1

By ZIP code

  • 922626
  • 922641
Memory care communities in Palm Springs by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer5
  • 17 to 60 residents0
  • More than 60 residents2
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in California

In California, the California Department of Social Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 7 memory care communities listed in Palm Springs, 7 are licensed by the state to serve residents with dementia.1

Report a problem
Contact the California Department of Social Services about a licensed community, or the California long-term care ombudsman at (916) 419-75102.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in California

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The California Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 California Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) helps with claims (800-952-5626).7
Medicare counseling
California’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-434-0222.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Palm Springs

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Riverside County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Riverside County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    PSA 21 – Council on Aging – Southern California LTC Ombudsman Program2

    (833) 772-6624

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Riverside County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    California Adult Protective Services

    1-833-401-0832

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)8

    1-800-434-0222

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)7

    800-952-5626

    Website

  • Medicaid

    California Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves California.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Palm Springs

How many memory care communities are in Palm Springs, CA?

WeFoundCare lists 7 memory care communities in Palm Springs, CA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Palm Springs there are 84.

How many residents can memory care communities in Palm Springs serve?

7 of the 7 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 255 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 15,917 adults age 65 and older live in Palm Springs.

Do memory care communities in Palm Springs have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 7 are licensed by the state to serve residents with dementia.

Which Palm Springs ZIP codes have the most memory care communities?

92262 (6), 92264 (1). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Palm Springs have at least one.

Who licenses memory care in California?

The California Department of Social Services licenses memory care in California. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Palm Springs?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Riverside County, call (833) 772-6624. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call California Adult Protective Services at 1-833-401-0832.

Are there memory care communities near Palm Springs?

Nearby cities with listings include Cathedral City (8, 4.7 mi), Cathedral (1, 4.9 mi), Cathedral Cit (8, 5.1 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Palm Springs

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from California CDSS (Community Care Licensing facility layer - RCFE dementia client group (983/980/981/982)), Oct 14, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Palm Springs (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 7 of 7 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Palm Springs (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing: Community Care Licensing facility layer - RCFE dementia client group (983/980/981/982). data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities Accessed Oct 14, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.