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Avatar Retirement Home

Residential care in Palm Desert, California

Checked November 1, 2026

Provider details
Address44645 SAN ONOFRE AVENUE
CityPalm Desert
StateCalifornia
ZIP code92260
CountyRIVERSIDE
Phone(760) 340-5191
License number336425030
License typeResidential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license
Licensing statusLICENSED
Licensed since6/23/2011
LicenseeYOLANDA ALKAWASS
Capacity10
Care typesresidential care, assisted living
Services offered24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living
CMS quality noteLicensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.

Avatar Retirement Home is in 44645 SAN ONOFRE AVENUE, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Phone: (760) 340-5191. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It holds California RCFE license 336425030 (status LICENSED, first licensed 6/23/2011, capacity 10). In California, assisted living is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.

Who pays for residential care?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Residential care guide · Paying for care

Other residential care in RIVERSIDE County

Common questions about Avatar Retirement Home

Where is Avatar Retirement Home located?

Avatar Retirement Home is at 44645 SAN ONOFRE AVENUE, Palm Desert, California 92260.

What care and services does Avatar Retirement Home offer?

Avatar Retirement Home offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.

How do I contact Avatar Retirement Home?

Call Avatar Retirement Home at (760) 340-5191.

How much does assisted living cost?

The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?

No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.

What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?

Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.

Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?

Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.

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