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Bella Villaggio

40235 Portola Ave

4.1(40 ratings)· Palm Desert average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
170
Licensed capacity
170 residents

California CDSS

Licensed operator
Pdbv LLC
Pet policy
Community is described as pet-friendly
Wellness program
Onsite fitness program integrated into daily life
Nearby healthcare access
Close to top medical facilities in Palm Desert
Care levels offered
Independent living, assisted living, and memory care

What Families Think

Reviews of Bella Villaggio are mixed: several families praise the caring staff, smooth move-in process, and clean, attractive setting, while others describe serious lapses in dining service and inconsistent management responsiveness. A recurring complaint is failure to deliver meals to residents recovering from surgery or illness, and multiple reviewers note declining food quality and quantity over time.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring and attentive
  • Smooth, personable move-in assistance
  • Clean, attractive community setting
  • Active programming calendar for residents
  • In-unit washer and dryer in apartments

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of failing to deliver meals to sick or recovering residents
  • Several reviewers note declining food quality and repetitive menu
  • One report of rude staff behavior toward residents
  • One reviewer said manager never returns calls

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

About Bella Villaggio

Bella Villaggio is an assisted living and memory care community located in Palm Desert, California, at the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains. The community offers independent living and assisted living apartments in spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, with upgraded kitchen appliances, safety-designed bathrooms, individual climate controls, and in-unit washer and dryer.

The community emphasizes hospitality-based care and wellness programming. Signature services include a holistic wellness program called PrimeFit, which integrates fitness into community life to help residents achieve personal goals. Dining is central to the experience, with an onsite restaurant offering full-service meals with seasonal menus and healthy options, a private dining room for special events and family celebrations, and a bistro with a hospitality bar.

Bella Villaggio maintains an active programming calendar designed to encourage residents to remain engaged and independent. The community is pet-friendly and designed to foster meaningful connections among residents while maximizing independence.

The community's location near the foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains provides convenient access to world-class shopping and dining at nearby El Paseo Drive, as well as top medical facilities in the Palm Desert area. The property is also a short drive from Palm Springs International Airport, facilitating travel for residents and visitors.

Types of Care

Assisted Living

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Reviews

4.1overall · 40 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (40)

ALLISON Schenk

Oct 2024

via Google

From the moment I arrived at Bella Vallagio it was a positive experience. The place is clean, beautiful and has so many options available to seniors. My main contacts were Mary Kay and Nathan, who assisted me in the process of both selecting and placing my father into care at this location. The process was seamless. Both Mary, Kay, and Nathan are personable , kind, professional and knowledgeable people in the business. Nathan went above and beyond to always greet us and make us feel Welcome. He helped my dad transition and feel comfortable and welcome it Bella.If anyone is considering the options available in Palm Desert, this is a top-notch Facility who cares about its people. Allison and Rusty

Alden Hunt

Apr 2024

via Google

If you are sick, Bella Villaggio is supposed to bring your meals up to your room. They have a very difficult time doing that, my mom had surgery and her friends and her family have to go by and bring the meals up to her, because Bella Villaggio is just unable to get enough staff to help out with that issue. Plus, some staff has been observed being very rude verbally to the residences. New update: You need to be aware that the menu in the restaurant has not changed in over a year. Just the same dishes over and over. Other places, quarterly or more often, update the menu items. Update to this review. Bella Villaggio has a new manager and she has made lots of improvements. They have added chairs and benches back in the hallways for the residents to stop and rest if need be, made improvements in the maintenance department, things are now taken care of in a day or two. The service and support has gone way down. It took them over 3 months to change a light bulb in the ceiling and over 6 requests to please change it. They used to have benches in the hall ways for the residents to rest on if needed, Bella Villaggio removed them and some residents have asked them to please add them back after 6 months they still have not added them back to the hallways. This is just two issues, they are more. Update: Bella Villaggio has a new manager and hopefully there will be a improvement in support/service. I will update at a later date.

Dee Lainey

Apr 2024

via Google

My grandmother has had surgery and they were supposed to deliver all of her meals to her and every single time they have failed. We have given them notice that she had surgery and her return date from the hospital and having numerous conversations around expectations of her limitations. For those of you considering this place for your beloved parents or grandparents, please be aware that they put on a good show, but they failed to meet basic accommodations for the elderly.

John White

Feb 2024

via Google

I can't say enough about how amazing Villa Bellagio is. My 90 year old parents recently moved in and they've been taken care of from the get go. The staff and facilities are top notch and they genuinely care about their residents. I'm very glad my parents live there and I highly recommend Villa Bellagio to anyone looking for a senior living community.

Bernadette Hunt

Nov 2023

via Google

The dining for food has gone down. Items are not how they are described when you get them. Turkey pot pie- is a broth with a biscuit on top, never seen pot pie like this. Items are on the menu and frequently they don’t have these items. This happens on a regular basis. Some staff members are great , other's not so great. Much better when first arrived . Manager never returns calls . Difficult to get to speak with if you have an issue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Bella Villaggio offer?

Bella Villaggio offers Assisted Living.

Where is Bella Villaggio located?

Bella Villaggio is located at 40235 Portola Ave in Palm Desert, California.

What do families say about Bella Villaggio?

Reviews of Bella Villaggio are mixed: several families praise the caring staff, smooth move-in process, and clean, attractive setting, while others describe serious lapses in dining service and inconsistent management responsiveness. A recurring complaint is failure to deliver meals to residents recovering from surgery or illness, and multiple reviewers note declining food quality and quantity over time.

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