Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Palm Desert.
Updated July 2026
Palm Desert, CA has 29 licensed assisted living homes (1,179 beds, averaging 40.7 per home). It sits in Riverside County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.6/10, with 162,214 seniors 75+ growing 10.4%.
Licensed homes
29
Palm Desert
Licensed beds
1,179
total
Avg home size
40.7 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.6/10
Moderate
The Palm Desert assisted living market
Palm Desert has 29 licensed assisted living homes totaling 1,179 beds — an average of 40.7 beds per home, skewing toward larger communities. As part of Riverside County, it draws on a 75+ population of 162,214 growing 10.4%, with a senior median income of $65,477. See the full Riverside County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Palm Desert, CA?
Palm Desert has 29 licensed assisted living homes with about 1,179 total beds.
Is Palm Desert a good place to open an assisted living home?
Palm Desert is in Riverside County, which scores 6.6/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 10.4%. Current local supply is 29 homes.
What county is Palm Desert in?
Palm Desert is in Riverside County, California.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the California licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.