There are 20 respite care facilities serving Palm Desert, California. This includes 7 facilities in Palm Desert and 13 nearby. Senior respite care costs in California range from about $197 up to $1,160 daily, with an average cost running approximately $345. The monthly cost averages about $10,353 and ranges between $5,916 and $34,800. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $86,815, which is greater than the national average of $77,380.
Palm Desert is a mid-size city in Riverside County within the State of California. The city has a total population of 56,047, with 20,301,672 residents in the surrounding area. The 55-and-over community represents 54% of the total population.
Palm Desert has a good SeniorScore™ of 79. The city has an average per capita income of $43,000. The average household income is $55,000 vs the average of $52,000 for the entire state of California. The current unemployment rate is approximately 8.61% and the average housing price is $241,500, which is lower than the state average of $451,500.
Palm Desert has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The city gets ideal amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities in the United States, Palm Desert has low water quality ratings, very poor air quality, and an average rate of crime.