Desert Hills Memory Care Center

Located in beautiful Hemet, CA, Desert Hills Memory Care Center is known throughout the area (and beyond) for providing exceptional care and programming for those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood with landscaped grounds that highlight the community’s Southwestern style, Desert Hills is a memory care community where residents, family and care partners feel valued and loved.

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Respectful, Compassionate Memory Care.

Memory Care

Specialized memory care programming and support are provided by an experienced team that understands all stages of memory loss. Our goal is to help residents experience more meaningful moments and more fulfilling days at our Riverside County memory care community, Desert Hills.

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Several years of best-practices research and consultations with families whose lives have been touched by Alzheimer’s or other dementias went into creating memory care at Desert Hills and Mosaic, our exclusive Memory Care Program. Based on Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®, Mosaic honors all the pieces that make up our residents’ lives and celebrates where they are in their journey.

Architecturally and operationally innovative, our Hemet, California, memory care community features a welcoming lobby and lots of comfortable common spaces for residents to relax or socialize. A spacious, secure outdoor courtyard is a safe place for activities, visits and special events. An open kitchen serves as the hub of the community and provides a wonderful space for activities and dining.

Desert Hills memory care community is small enough to ensure our care teams can really get to know — and bond with — residents. The community design allows residents to move freely, safely and easily about, but they’re close enough for staff to ensure their safety and well-being.

Our wellness and life-enrichment teams work together to ensure Alzheimer’s care and dementia care residents stay connected and engaged through a variety of programs designed to enhance life for those living with memory decline.

Respite Care

Respite care — or short-term stays — is designed for those caring for aging loved ones who may be going on vacation or who may simply need a temporary respite from the demands of caregiving.

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Caring for a loved one living with memory loss is hard. That’s why respite stays can be so important for dementia care — for both caregivers and their loved ones. For caregivers, respite stays can prevent exhaustion and caregiver burnout. And respite stays benefit loved ones by providing them with variety, stimulation and a welcome change of routine.

Desert Hills Memory Care Center … our difference.

Mosaic is our life-enriching Memory Care Program and lifestyle for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. We call our memory care program Mosaic because we believe that just like in a mosaic, there are many unique parts that make up every life. We respect and celebrate every part of a person’s life — even when some of the pieces may be fading due to memory loss. 

Centered around Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care^®, the team at Desert Hills provides residents with a meaningful, purposeful lifestyle that is personalized to individual preferences, abilities and needs.With a belief that memory care should celebrate every resident’s personal story, we build relationships rooted in authenticity, encouragement and compassion. Memory care residents at Desert Hills are enabled and empowered because we draw on their distinct life experiences to find the most compassionate — and successful — way to support them.

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A Day in the Life.

Life at Desert Hills means living well each day, whatever individual abilities may be. Our life-enrichment teams create daily opportunities to enhance physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being by creating memory care programs, activities and entertainment that brighten and enrich daily life. 

Memory Care

Memory Care

Each morning, residents are greeted by an associate who helps them start their day. It’s on to the kitchen where they can enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast served family style. After breakfast, residents can participate in a variety of carefully planned daily activities that encourage engagement and connection. Activities may include a drive throughout the scenic San Jacinto Valley, a group puzzle event, cooking or baking demonstrations, an art project, a community movie, or simply a relaxing afternoon nap. Lunch and dinner are also served daily where it’s common to see families sharing mealtimes with their loved ones.

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Respite Care

Respite Care

Whether it’s for a few days or several weeks, respite care — or short-term stays — provides families with a glimpse of what our memory care lifestyle is all about before making a commitment. It also affords caregivers the opportunity to take a vacation or simply rest and recharge. Respite care residents enjoy the same support and all the same community amenities, services and programs as our full-time residents.

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What’s Near Our Senior Living Community in Hemet, CA.

Western Science Center

2345 Searl Parkway
Hemet, CA 92543

Hemet Museum

100 W. Florida Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543

Estudillo Mansion

150 S. Dillon Ave.
San Jacinto, CA 92583

Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre

27400 Ramona Bowl Road
Hemet, CA 92544

Floor Plans

Size up your living space with a well-appointed residence. Each one is designed for safety and to meet a variety of needs and budgets. No matter which memory care apartment best meets your family’s needs, a world of programs, services and 24/7 care is just outside each apartment door.

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What is the true cost of living at Desert Hills?

Monthly rent varies depending on the level of care and support required. When you factor in everything covered in our pricing and compare it to the cost of caring for a loved one with dementia or memory loss at home, you’ll discover the real value of a memory care community and find a cost-effective option that’s designed to enhance life — yours and theirs.

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Meet our team.

The team at Desert Hills Memory Care Center is warm, friendly and extremely passionate about taking care of people living with memory challenges. Each associate has an amazing, caring personality, as well as that special something that makes them both dedicated and very knowledgeable about dementia and dementia care. Improving the lives of residents (while providing peace of mind for families) each moment of every day is our team’s priority — and privilege.

Everyone at Desert Hills loves what they do — and it shows. From our culinary team to our care partners to our maintenance crew, our team enjoys a sense of real empowerment. They know the residents best, so the leadership team listens to and learns from them. While every associate is committed to resident comfort, safety, care and happiness, it’s this hands-on team that creates the genuine feeling of community found at our Hemet, California, memory care center, Desert Hills. It’s truly a community where everyone cares for and about one another — and it all starts with our care associates.

Care Team

Lonamie Zimmermann

Care Associate

Interacting with residents … seeing them happy and smiling makes every day brighter for Lohamie who says she loves working at Desert Hills and can’t imagine being anywhere else.

Jesus Lizarraga

Dietary Associate

Jesus is passionate about cooking whether it’s at home for his family, or at work with our residents. He says providing residents with comforting, delicious and healthy foods is rewarding and it’s what motivates him to keep raising the bar!

Patricia Sandoval

Hospitality Associate. Medication Assistant.

For over 10 years, Patricia has been helping residents adjust to and thrive in their new home. She says it’s a privilege to get to know our residents and to accompany them on their journeys.

Izamary Lopez

Care Associate Trainer/Medication Assistant

Izamary says working in memory care is so much more than a job. It’s a fulfilling career where each day she enjoys the privilege of caring for residents, while bringing their families genuine peace of mind.

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Office Team

Shannon Moore, LVN

Executive Director

Shannon has been with Desert Hills Memory Care since June 2012. As the Executive Director she oversees the total operation of Desert Hills. With a background in Nursing, she has the heart to lead the team in the right direction.

Pablo Mesquita

Wellness Director

Pablo oversees the nurses and care associates, and leads the wellness and health care efforts at Desert Hills, aligning the wellness goals of residents families. His multi-faceted career from the military to acute and chronic care nursing fuels his lifelong desire to serve his community.

Shelby Walker

Business Office Manager

Everyone in Hemet knows Shelby’s family business (think big red arrow). Shelby, herself, worked there for a long time before joining our family. She loves working with seniors and has never looked back.

Darci Marquette

Community Relations Director

A soccer mom, a bakery owner and a well-known professional in acute and long-term care, Darci is a staple in the community. She moved to memory care to be more closely connected with residents and families.

Gabrielle “Brie” Willis

Dining Services Director

Brie began her career as a Dietary Associate and is now our Dining Services Director. She loves getting to know residents while enhancing their dining experience and ensuring they’re maintaining optimal health with a healthy and nutritious diet.

Federico Montelongo Cano

Plant Operations Director

Freddy started in the kitchen and became Plant Ops Director. After leaving for a stint in the food industry, he returned to senior living plant ops because, as he says, it’s where he’s meant to be.

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Protecting our residents and team is a priority.
Here’s how we do it.

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