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Nursing homes in Palm Desert, CA

3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing homes
3
in Palm Desert
Certified beds
336
across all 3
Adults 65+
19,598
Census estimate for Palm Desert
Certified beds per 1,000 adults 65+
17.1
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
12
of the center of Palm Desert
Nursing HomesAssisted Living 32Memory Care 16Independent Living 2Home Care 9Care Homes 26
Showing 1–5 of 5 nursing homes within 5 mi of Palm Desert
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Palm Desert (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near Palm Desert

Counting neighboring towns, there are 12 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of Palm Desert, 9 more than in Palm Desert itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Palm Desert

See all 12 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in Palm Desert at a glance

Palm Desert has 3 nursing homes in our directory, drawn from CMS Care Compare records. They are spread over 2 ZIP codes, with the largest group (2) in 92260. 2 of the 3 that report their size have 50 to 99 beds.1

By ZIP code

  • 922602
  • 922111
Nursing homes in Palm Desert by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By certified beds

  • Under 50 beds0
  • 50 to 99 beds2
  • 100 beds or more1
Size is the certified beds on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in California

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The California state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home 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.5 California Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) helps with claims (800-952-5626).9
Medicare counseling
California’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-434-0222.10

Local resources

Local help for families in Palm Desert

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

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Riverside County11

    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 Program12

    (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

  • Health facility complaints

    California state survey agency3

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)10

    1-800-434-0222

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)9

    800-952-5626

    Website

  • Medicaid

    California Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in Palm Desert

How many nursing homes are in Palm Desert, CA?

WeFoundCare lists 3 nursing homes in Palm Desert, CA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Palm Desert there are 12.

How many beds can nursing homes in Palm Desert serve?

3 of the 3 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 336 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 19,598 adults age 65 and older live in Palm Desert.

Which Palm Desert ZIP codes have the most nursing homes?

92260 (2), 92211 (1). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Palm Desert have at least one.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in Palm Desert?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

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

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 nursing homes near Palm Desert?

Nearby cities with listings include Rancho Mirage (2, 4.2 mi), Indio (2, 7.4 mi), Palm Springs (4, 11.0 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Palm Desert

Methodology

About this data

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

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 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 Desert (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.13
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 3 of 3 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Palm Desert (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. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. 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.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. 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.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.