Palm Desert, California

Atria Palm Desert

Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living

44300 San Pascual Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Atria Palm Desert offers independent living and assisted living in Palm Desert, California, near El Paseo shopping and the Joslyn Center.

Licensed capacity
154 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
February 1996

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #336400954Last checked August 2026

State record available

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
0
Complaints with substantiated allegations
1

AI summary

Atria Palm Desert has operated for more than 30 years without a single Type A or Type B citation, a clean record across four inspections and 24 investigated allegations over its licensed history.

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  • Track record — Across more than three decades of operation, inspections have found zero Type A (the most severe class, tied to resident safety or care) or Type B (administrative) citations, indicating consistent compliance on life safety and care standards over a long period.
  • Complaints — Of the 24 allegations investigated over the years, only 1 was substantiated, a substantiation rate of roughly 4 percent, with the rest resolved as unsubstantiated or unfounded; the one substantiated allegation also falls within the past three years.
  • Operating tenure — With over 30 years of continuous licensure and regular inspection cycles, this record reflects a long, stable operating history rather than a short or limited sample.

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #336400954
License status
Licensed

Full history on file

These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.

Inspection visits
4
Complaint investigation visits
0
Type A citations · most severe class
0
Type B citations · administrative
0
Substantiated allegations
0

Available reports · 16

  • Facility evaluation

    Feb 5, 2026

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  • Complaint investigation

    Sep 30, 2025

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  • Complaint investigation

    Apr 17, 2025

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  • Complaint investigation

    Apr 17, 2025

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Feb 24, 2025

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1–5 of 16 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

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Care & support

Daily Care Services

3 services
  • Medication management
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Incontinence care

Specialized Care

1 service
  • Dementia care

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

12 features
  • Café / Bistro
  • Pet Friendly
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Activity room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Spa services
  • Piano / Music room
  • Swimming pool / Hot tub
  • Fitness center / Gym
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Furnished units

Outdoor Spaces

5 features
  • Patio seating areas
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Outdoor common space
  • Raised garden beds
  • Walking paths

Dining Options

6 features
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Options
  • Professional chef
  • Accommodates special diets
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Room service
  • Restaurant-style dining

Transportation

2 features
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Personal Vehicle Parking

Reviews

Online reputation

5.0

Averaged from 85 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Families consistently praise the caring, attentive staff and warm community feel at Atria Palm Desert, though it's worth confirming how billing, staffing levels, and higher-care needs are handled.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers overwhelmingly describe staff as kind, attentive, and quick to help, often naming specific team members who went above and beyond for residents.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently called clean, bright, and welcoming, with a smaller, boutique-style setting that many families say helped loved ones feel at home rather than lost in a crowd.
  • Dining — Many reviews highlight good food with flexible menus and dining hours, though a few mention occasional inconsistency in quality.
  • Activities — Residents are often described as socially engaged, with plenty of activities, outings, and a nearby senior center that keep people active and connected.
  • Daily life & dignity — Numerous reviewers note that new residents were welcomed warmly and helped to adjust, with staff going out of their way to make transitions feel comfortable and personal.
Worth asking about
  • Communication — Several families mention inconsistent follow-through on care plan changes or slow callbacks, so it's worth asking how staff proactively update families on a resident's evolving needs.
  • Financial transparency — A few reviewers found billing and extra charges confusing, so families should clarify pricing structure and how costs increase at higher levels of care.
  • Staff & care — Some reviews mention staffing shortages at times or limits on handling more complex medical needs, so ask about weekend staffing levels and what conditions might require a move to higher care.

The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

American Sign Language (ASL)Spanish

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