The Palms At La Quinta Gracious Retirement Living

John Patrick Clancy

Outstanding community with very supportive and understanding staff. They have a real sense of urgency when meeting my requests. The food is skillfully prepared and served in an excellent environment. Great daily activities for various interests. I am truly pleased with my decision to move here and would highly recommend the Palms to anyone considering senior independent living places. It’s just like a cruise ship that does not sail.

Jerry Wilhelm

A few months ago my mother realized that living alone, eating alone, being alone was no longer for her. At 86, her vibrancy and joy for life had been replaced with anxiety and boredom. She made the decision to move closer to me to an independent living community. I spoke to several in the Palm Desert and La Quinta area and we selected two to visit. The Palms at La Quinta was just what she was looking for from the moment we walked through the door. The place was bright and alive with music from their resident piano player and everyone we passed was smiling and friendly. Before we arrived, Dawn took the time to learn about my mom and we were treated to a good meal joined by two lovely ladies with similar interests to mom. They made my mom feel welcome and it was obvious they enjoyed living at The Palms. Dawn put us in touch with movers who made the daunting process of moving simple and smooth. Since moving there, my mom is back to her positive self. She’s sewing again. She enjoys the water aerobics, the games, movies, and the special events. The on-site managers Robbie and Vikki are very responsive, and most importantly she feels safe and at home. I’m so thankful we found The Palms. I see mom almost every day, but now I have to check her “schedule” she is so busy. It is so good to see the bounce back in her step. Teri W.

Karen G

My mom is a resident at the independent living section of the Palms La Quinta. Her previous retirement facility that she loved, closed down. Moving was daunting. The Palms staff made it easy. We moved her in and immediately the attentive staff, and the residents, gave her the support, confidence and independence she needed to discover her way around the active, cheerful and tranquil surroundings. Robbie and Vikki are a hands on management team who encourage and respond to any issues/feedback, supported by Lenny, whose calm, can-do demeanor makes her effective and proactive. Patrick’s gregarious welcome and overview of the community familiarizes new residents with activities and facilitates meeting other residents. No one ever feels alone at The Palms. Stephanie, the activities director, provides a schedule of exercise, balance and fitness classes, along with numerous other activities like bingo, art once a month, movies in the Palms theatre, Sing Alongs and Talent Hours with visiting performers and with the resident performers. There’s a putting green, card games, water aerobics in the pool, an outdoor walking club, and a weekly off site “Fun Bus” to various valley attractions. Most importantly, my mom’s found some fantastic friends at the Palms. She’s exercising more. Her attitude is positive. She looks forward to her schedule everyday, which relieves me of worry. She also looks forward to her meal times which are social times for her. The daily menus at the Palms are filled with culinary treats and lively conversation. The Palms location in La Quinta is convenient to me, and is near the Argyros Eisenhower Urgent Care and within a 15 minute drive either way to valley hospitals. Definitely check the Palms out for independent living. There’s also an assisted living and memory care area on the campus as well, if that is needed. It’s a positive, active, inclusionary atmosphere that highlights the best senior life has to offer. We’re so appreciative that we’re a part of it.

Edward Davidson

Beautiful facility