The Carlotta, Ivy Signature Living sits in Palm Desert, California, over at 41505 Carlotta Dr, and offers assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and memory care in a large two-story building with bright, comfortable apartments that come as studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms. Residents must be at least 62 years old to move in, and folks can bring their pets along too, since the community even has an agility pet park for them. The Carlotta is part of a bigger group called Ivy Signature Living, which has other communities like Ivy Park, Oakmont, Fountaingrove Lodge, and others across California, Nevada, and beyond, and is known for providing a range of care levels that lets seniors get help when needed but stay as independent as possible.
People here get help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and toileting, all with staff available 24 hours a day. The Carlotta offers skilled nursing and onsite rehabilitation, so there's support for recovering after illness or injury, and nurses can help with medical needs, including wound care, medication support, and even specialty care like podiatry. Housekeeping comes by weekly to refresh the rooms and change the linens, and maintenance staff handles repairs or little fixes as needed. Safety is important, so all the apartments and shared spaces have built-in handicap features and sprinkler systems.
Meals happen at their own restaurant, Vine at Ivy, where residents get restaurant-style dining with meals made from whole ingredients that change with the seasons. There are planned social activities, arts and crafts sessions, educational events, health and wellness programs, and group outings, so neighbors have plenty of ways to visit and build close friendships. People enjoy spending time in bright sitting rooms with big windows looking out over the desert valley, or walking through the rose and cactus gardens or other well-kept outdoor spaces. For exercise and fun, there's a fitness center, swimming pools, a game room, and a gym, plus a movie theater and auditorium for events. There's also a full-service salon and spa, and those who want to stay connected can use WiFi in the common areas.
Transportation can be arranged for shopping trips or doctor visits, and there's guest parking for visitors. Residents get to make their apartments feel like home with comfortable home decor and modern electronics, and every apartment comes with kitchens or kitchenettes, and washers and dryers. The Carlotta lets people keep their independence by offering different levels of care, personal wellness plans, and special programs designed to fit each resident's needs, covering everything from daily support to long-term care insurance options. Staff help with move-in procedures, offer initial assessments, and explain billing and care in detail. Tours and virtual visits can be scheduled for those wanting to see the place or ask more questions.
The Carlotta's connected to many other Ivy and Oakmont communities statewide, like Oakmont of San Jose, Fullerton, Simi Valley, Chino Hills, Fountaingrove Lodge (which is LGBTQ+), Capriana, Villagio at Capriana, The Ivy at Wellington, and several Ivy Park locations. The focus stays on making daily life easy, joyful, and as independent as possible, while giving support where needed, and the range of apartments and services means people can find a good fit whether looking for privacy, social time, or more advanced care.
