Pricing ranges from
    $5,137 – 6,164/month

    Desert Starlight Senior Care Home

    68655 San Felipe Rd, Cathedral City, CA, 92234
    5.0 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Clean facility caring staff recommend

    I had a great experience overall - a beautiful, spotless facility with clean, bright rooms and visiting allowed. The staff were superb: kind, caring, warm and very accommodating (they even bought new curtains and stayed up with my mom), though there was occasionally a language barrier; it ultimately wasn't the right fit for our mom, but I would recommend it.

    Pricing

    $5,137+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,164+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    5.00 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Caring, kind and warm staff
    • Accommodating staff who personalize rooms (e.g., bought new curtains)
    • Positive overall experiences and recommendations from reviewers
    • Clean, bright rooms
    • Beautiful, spotless facility
    • Visiting allowed / family-friendly visiting policy

    Cons

    • Language barrier between staff and some families/residents
    • Not a good fit for every resident (compatibility/match concerns)
    • Possible nighttime care/monitoring issue (reviewer was up all night with resident)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the provided reviews is largely positive, with consistent praise focused on the quality of the staff and the physical environment. Multiple reviewers describe the staff as caring, kind, warm and accommodating; one specific example cited staff buying new curtains for a resident’s room, which indicates a willingness to personalize care and respond to individual preferences. Two reviews explicitly state they would recommend the facility, reflecting a strong endorsement from families who had good experiences.

    The physical facility receives equally strong positive remarks. Reviewers use words like "beautiful" and "spotless," and rooms are described as "clean and bright." These comments point to good housekeeping and a well-maintained environment, which are important indicators of operational standards and resident comfort. The fact that visiting is allowed was noted positively, suggesting family access/visitation policies are accommodating.

    Despite the favorable impressions, there are notable concerns that prospective families should weigh. One review mentions a language barrier, which could affect communication between staff, residents and families; this is an important operational issue because it can influence care coordination, medication instructions, and family updates. Another reviewer stated the facility was "not a good fit for our mom," indicating that although the facility can be excellent in many respects, it may not meet every resident’s needs or preferences—compatibility issues can stem from care level, routines, social dynamics, cultural or personal preferences, or specialized needs.

    A third concern appears in one review where the reviewer said they were "up all night with mom." Taken at face value, this suggests a potential gap in nighttime care or monitoring for at least that situation. That single report does not establish a pattern, but it is a specific, practical concern that families should verify when evaluating the facility (for example, by asking about nighttime staffing levels, fall monitoring, and on-call procedures).

    In summary, Desert Starlight Senior Care Home is consistently praised for compassionate, responsive staff and a clean, attractive facility. These positive themes are recurrent and were described concretely (staff personalization of rooms, spotless common areas, bright rooms, and welcoming visitation). However, there are isolated but meaningful concerns about communication (language barrier), fit for some residents, and at least one report suggestive of a nighttime care issue. Prospective families should prioritize confirming language capabilities, clarifying how the home assesses fit for individual care needs, and asking about overnight staffing and monitoring practices during a tour or initial consultation to ensure the facility aligns with their specific expectations and requirements.

    Location

    Map showing location of Desert Starlight Senior Care Home

    About Desert Starlight Senior Care Home

    Desert Starlight Senior Care Home sits in the Coachella Valley area and provides care for seniors in a cozy and homelike setting, with small-scale board and care homes tucked into residential neighborhoods, so you'll find that most places accommodate eight or fewer residents, which gives it a family-like feeling that can be hard to find elsewhere, and the staff here, usually one or two caregivers, offer personalized attention day and night, helping with things like meals, medication, bathing, and other daily needs while also being set up for folks who need memory care, assisted living, in-home care, or skilled nursing services, including round-the-clock support, wound care, rehabilitation, and help after a hospital stay. Residents can choose from private or semi-private rooms, including some one-bedroom suites, and the spaces are secure for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, with specialized programs and memory-enhancing activities built into the daily routine, plus things like fresh, home-cooked meals and wireless call buttons so you can always reach a caregiver when you need help, and there's video calls with family too. Some places in this community, like Bella Villaggio or Brookdale Rancho Mirage or Brookdale Mirage Inn, have scores listed, like 7.4/10 or 7.0/10, and there are also names like Desert Caring Hands Home Care, Desert Care Villa, and Dulce Villa II, just to mention a few in the group, all offering their own mix of independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite, and even hospice care depending on your needs as they change, which means seniors can age in place and get more help as time goes on. The homes operate as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), licensed for different numbers of beds-sometimes you see as many as 142 in some listings-but the day-to-day life feels small and personal, with flexible prices, a medication management system, and amenities that focus on comfort and well-being, even though they don't list every detail. Some homes offer more specialized services, like enhanced behavioral support, adult day programs, or care for people with special health care needs, and there seems to be an effort to make sure seniors have a safe and social space where individual preferences, personal routines, and medical needs get real attention.

    People often ask...

    State of California Inspection Reports

    6

    Inspections

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    3

    Years of reports

    11 Mar 2024
    Found no deficiencies; client records, medications, infection control, and safety measures met requirements.
    11 Mar 2024
    Confirmed that the facility met all state regulations during the inspection.
    11 Mar 2022
    Found no deficiencies after a pre-licensing visit to the home; medications were securely stored, cleaning supplies locked, detectors and a fire extinguisher operable, grab bars in bathrooms, a working telephone, and residents had adequate linens, food supplies, and activities, with emergency plans and personal rights posted.
    11 Mar 2022
    Confirmed no deficiencies found during inspection of a residential care facility for the elderly.
    04 Feb 2022
    Verified the identities of the applicant and administrator by photo ID over the phone and confirmed their understanding of Title 22, completing Component II; they were advised to email or fax a signed LIC 809 with a copy of the photo ID to CAB.
    04 Feb 2022
    Confirmed successful completion of COMP II with applicant and administrator at the facility.

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