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Bella Villaggio

40-235 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

1.511 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Bella Villaggio

Nestled in the stunning desert landscape of the scenic Coachella Valley, Bella Villaggio offers a full spectrum of care for older adults in a luxury environment. Reminiscent of an exotic Italian villa, this community provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services to older adults in Palm Desert, California. Located near the I-10 corridor, residents have access to a number of resources, including golf clubs, restaurants, shopping districts, and more. With a full continuum of care available, residents can feel confident about aging in place at Bella Villagio. The compassionate staff provides personalized services to residents across every level of care. Concierge services offer independent living residents the opportunity to have support when needed, while assisted living residents have access to around-the-clock care. Additionally, specially trained caregivers provide memory care residents with person-centered care through the Opal approach. Express your social side by partaking in the stimulating activities and engaging events crafted by the dedicated care team at Bella Villagio. Seniors can take a dip in the sparkling pool or treat themselves with a visit to the on-site beauty salon and barbershop. Active residents can pursue their health goals by participating in the signature wellness program or enjoy an enticing, well-balanced meal made with fresh and local ingredients in the dining room. At Bella Villaggio, seniors can spend their retirement years in a resort-style community tailored to their unique needs and preferences. State licensing information To explore the licensing information and compliance histories of senior living communities in the state of California, visit the California Community Care Facility Search directory . Related articles The VA and Assisted Living: Veterans Benefits Your Complete Guide to Independent Living Everything You Need to Know About Dementia: 10 Common Questions Answered

Family and resident feedback

1.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

Highs and lows

The care staff is great overall, better than where she was before. More responsive overall, although occasionally she has to call down to remind them of something she needs. The prices seem to go up frequently. It's a very expensive place.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we’re doing at Bella Villaggio. We’re happy to hear that you are satisfied with our response times for the care that your loved one needs. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our residents and making improvements to our community. Please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions about our community or your loved ones care needs.

November 26, 2024
AnonymousNovember 13, 2024

★★★★

Critical

Recommend to people who are still mobile and somewhat independent

It's a mixed bag of answers where they have done extremely well in some areas, but are lacking in others due to being shorthanded and high turnover of helpers. We are providing our own caregivers to come there during the day to make sure my mom receives her meals in a timely manner. To be fair, my mom has a bad attitude sometimes and can be a difficult patient. Personally, I feel the cost of care there is extremely high, considering we are bringing in caregivers to help. However, Bella was one of the nicer facil

AnonymousApril 5, 2024

★★★★

Critical

Rude management

General Manager does not know what she is doing is. Management is going downhill. Place is falling apart. Corporate Greed. Beautiful facility. Some staff truly do care. They need more hands on deck over there.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
3.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
Care Services
1.0 / 5
Activities
2.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
Kaitlyn DMarch 14, 2023

★★★★★

Positive

Recommended

Things have been much better than we anticipated at this facility. We had no idea what to expect. But so far, it's been a terrific experience. Mom is thriving here. She's extremely comfortable at this facility and loves it. She has from day 1, which shocked all of us. Her Dementia makes most things challenging, but the staff here is very skilled at handling those challenges. They're getting her to shower and to do other things that we couldn't get her to do when she was home with us. They check on her every hour an

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Toni CMarch 13, 2023

★★★★

Critical

Rude Upper Management

The Manager [name removed] has no people skills. She is extremely rude defensive and unapologetic for her very unkind and inappropriate responses. Unfortunately, her poor attitude has a trickle-down effect and the other departments follow in the same manner. If you have a problem do not expect good customer service and if it has anything to do with finances or any explanation thereof do not expect a reasonable explanation.

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
1.0 / 5
Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
Care Services
1.0 / 5
Activities
2.0 / 5
Staff
1.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
ElliotFebruary 8, 2023

★★★★★

Positive

This community was amazing and top notch however, it was out of my loved ones budget. There were a lot of amenities and everything of another community that I was looking at but the only difference is that this building was very big. The residents were also different based on the budget so I did not feel like my loved one would feel at home.

Krissy CMay 4, 2022

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Room Service
  • Gluten-free
  • Kosher
  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • International Cuisine
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Professional Chef
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Pet Care Available
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Activities & engagement

  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Water Aerobics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Birthday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Holiday Parties
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Wii Bowling
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site

Outdoor spaces

  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Swimming Pool
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Main Street Shops
  • TV Lounge
  • Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Fitness Center

Apartment & room features

  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units

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Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
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