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Cottages at Palm Springs
- Assisted Living Facilities
- Palm Springs, CA
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1780 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA, 92262, United States
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Our major problem is distance from Desert Hot Springs. Another concern I had was entry space to the rooms.
Business response:
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We understand how important of a factor that proximity to loved ones is when choosing the right senior living. Our team is here to answer what questions you may still have. Though if you have moved on, we wish you the best of luck.
Unappealing. In need of refurbishing. Only one area to gather and entertain residents and that even has offices in it. Nothing going on outside. They need landscaping. Paint. New furniture. No escape from the urine smelling dining area right outside your very small and not very interesting room. As expensive (or more -as your care needs increases) as several, much nicer assisted living homes in the area. No go.
Business response:
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, though we regret that this has been your experience with us. Our staff work diligently to guarantee that our cottages and main building are clean and pleasant spaces. We also have a hardworking landscaping team here every day to maintain our grounds and keep our community looking its best. We recognize that we will not be the right fit for everyone’s needs, and we wish you the best of luck in your search for the best senior living.
I was very disappointed with the level of care and staffing. There often did not seem to be enough staff available, and residents could wait a long time after pressing for assistance. At times, there was no staff visible in the building for extended periods. Communication and consistency in care were also concerning. Important information about my father's condition and fall risk did not always seem to be known by staff members. Medication administration was inconsistent, and there appeared to be confusion about how his medi... read more
Business response:
We are disappointed that this has been your experience with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback as we always appreciate hearing where we can improve. We have one caregiver per Assisted Living cottage at all times, and should they have to step out, we have medical technicians available to assist. We have a comprehensive care plan available in each cottage for every resident accessible to all staff that includes detailed instructions for medication management. We have escalated your comments direc... read more
No reports will be forthcoming. If you visit, you may not be able to get into cottage for 10 or 20 minutes and you may have to search other cottages for an official who can admit you. Front desk is not manned 24 hours and night people don't always pick up phone. There is odor and theft. The schedule of activities on wall is mostly for show. All of this will be less relevant outside of memory care, of course, and with patients who can respond to their own problems.
Business response:
We apologize that this has been your experience with us. We understand your frustration with delays in communication, but after 5 p.m. one of our Med Techs is responsible for our after hours phone, and will not answer right away when providing care. We take pride in the the care we have for our community and our residents, and we can confirm that there have been no reported thefts. As our Cottages are specific to Memory Care, we keep them locked for everyone's safety, which can lead to a delay if care staff is with another r... read more
Pleasant Campos with easy outdoor access, making it feel less institutionalized. Very helpful and informative tour unfortunately it is not affordable for my mother since it is private pay and her only income is Social Security.. Even the studios that are too small and lack a kitchenette, are too much, and the monthly rental cost does not reflect all the various add-ons, some of which are essential. I appreciate the opportunity to tour the facility, but it won’t work for us.
Business response:
Evanne, thank you for taking the time to leave this positive review! We value your feedback and appreciate your kind words about Cottages at Palm Springs.
Horrible Experience at Pacifica Senior Living – Our Worst Nightmare Come True We entrusted Pacifica Senior Living with the care of our beloved mother, and it turned into a heartbreaking tragedy. Please read this before making any decisions about this facility: • Rapid decline in just 11 days: Our mom lost 10 pounds in only 11 days. • Paid for Level 4 care – received less than minimal:We paid top-tier for full support—bathing, feeding, toileting, mobility, etc.—and staff treated her as if she needed no assistance at all. • Co... read more
Business response:
Unfortunately, we disagree with the overall comments and are not able to address care issues due to privacy laws. We can say that this community has many happy seniors and satisfied families that are appreciative of our hardworking staff. We see daily examples of family members whose open communication helps us to provide the best complete care for their loved ones. Finally, we have empathy for this family and understand the heartbreak of seeing a loved-one’s health decline and we wish you peace at this time.
Absolutely worst care for Memory Senior Living. Please do more research before considering this facility. Patients left alone for hours, not given showers, food is deplorable and very understaffed. My Family member went in Healthy and left 10 days later in an ambulance due to a fall. Not discovered for hours. She lost 10 pounds in 10 days. We got her home and could never get her back to Health. She passed 18 days after leaving Pacifica/Cottages. Read Yelp Reviews.
Business response:
Unfortunately, we disagree with the overall comments and are not able to address care issues due to privacy laws. We can say that this community has many happy seniors and satisfied families that are appreciative of our hardworking staff. We see daily examples of family members whose open communication helps us to provide the best complete care for their loved ones. Finally, we have empathy for this family and understand the heartbreak of seeing a loved-one’s health decline and we wish you peace at this time.
Two of mom's rings were stolen while she was at this facility, the air conditioning in community areas (not patient rooms) has been out for months! I only found about about this when I spoke with the staff there who continue to tell me that they're "aware and looking into it." When Mom was sent out via ambulance (twice) they sent her without her glasses, nor her current meds lost. The meals are nothing spectacular. The majority of times I have been there, residents are walking the hallways doing laps alone, or watching tv wh... read more
Business response:
We read all reviews and when possible, use them as teachable moments. We apologize for any mistakes and hope that these early “kinks” have resolved and that your mom has settled in. About any valuables, we suggest that you keep all valuables at home with you and not with your mom. Please file a report of any and all missing items to the local police.
For cost of services...would have expected a nurse on staff and not just med techs. Hospice Nurses increased visits. Overall experience has been better after the first few weeks. The quality of care -- started off with issues that had to be resolved. For the value for cost - it is overpriced for services. The staff was kind and caring. Our initial issues were related to not assisting with drinking fluids and giving open cups that were too large and awkward. She wasn't getting assistance with eating and team didn't seem to di... read more
Business response:
We read and review all comments and, when appropriate, use them as teachable moments for the staff. This review is primarily focused on resident care and even though we might like to respond directly, we are restricted from commenting on care due to HIPPA rules (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). That said, we take the care of our residents seriously.
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Cottages at Palm Springs has a 4.5 star rating with 319 reviews.
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