Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living
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Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living is a 35-bed assisted living community at 2150 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, California – in the Uptown / Old Las Palmas area of the city. The community has been licensed by CDSS since December 22, 2014 (license #336426505), placing it at over eleven years of continuous operation. The community is Southern California’s first and only senior assisted living village for the LGBTQ community and friends, per the community’s own materials. The community is operated by NorthStar Senior Living, with PCD Senior #1 LLC and NorthStar Senior Living Inc. as the licensed entities and Lauren Kabakoff serving as the licensed administrator of record.
Community Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
| Address | 1907 Cavallo Road, Antioch, CA 94509 |
| County | Contra Costa |
| Licensed Capacity | 35 residents |
| License Number | 079201172 (CDSS) |
| License Date | July 21, 2022 |
| Licensee | STAR RCFE |
| Administrator | Seema Sandhu |
| Facility Type | Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) |
| Care Types | Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite, Board-and-Care |
| Phone | (925) 732-7364 |
Southern California’s First LGBTQ-Affirming Assisted Living
Stonewall Gardens is positioned, per its own materials, as Southern California’s first and only senior assisted living village for the LGBTQ community and friends. The name itself – “Stonewall” – references the 1969 Stonewall Inn uprising widely recognized as a foundational moment in LGBTQ civil rights history. For LGBTQ seniors who came of age during or before that era, the cultural reference has particular significance: the community is named in tribute to a history many residents lived through.
The practical implication of the LGBTQ-affirming model is straightforward. As Stonewall Gardens’ own materials put it: “Older LGBTQ people should not have to stop being themselves in order to feel safe and get the services they need.” For LGBTQ seniors navigating senior care choices, communities where staff, residents, and culture are explicitly welcoming – rather than tolerant but uncomfortable – can make the difference between a senior who thrives in their new home and one who retreats. Family members visiting Stonewall Gardens are also welcomed without the awkwardness that can arise in less affirming settings.
Eleven Years on North Palm Canyon Drive
Stonewall Gardens has been licensed and operating at the same Palm Canyon Drive address since December 22, 2014 – over eleven years of continuous operation under the same operator and license. For senior care, that kind of operational longevity matters: staff who know each resident’s preferences and care patterns have typically been there for years, and the community has had time to refine the operational and cultural practices that define its identity.
A 24-Unit Village with Private Patios
The community is structured as a 24-unit village rather than a larger institutional building. Each unit has its own private patio, the design is single-story (improving accessibility), and the layout includes both communal gathering spaces and quieter private areas. The single-story design eliminates the elevator and stair concerns that can complicate larger multi-story senior living, while the private patios give residents personal outdoor space in addition to the shared gardens, BBQ area, and outdoor dining areas.
Other amenity features include:
In-house theatre for films and presentations
BBQ area and outdoor dining
Roll-in showers in each unit
Emergency call system
Apartment and grounds maintenance included
Cultural outings to theater, music venues, and museums in the Palm Springs area
Wellness programs, social hour, and creative arts programming
Care: 24-Hour Nursing, Three Chef-Prepared Meals, and Hospice Continuity
Care at Stonewall Gardens includes the standard assisted living package plus several distinctive elements:
24-hour licensed nurse on-site – the community is not a board-and-care; it has clinical staffing on-site continuously
24-hour experienced caregivers for help with daily living activities
Three chef-prepared meals daily with dining in the community’s dining room or outdoors
Medication management, dressing, grooming, bathing, personal assistance
Diabetes specialized care for residents requiring blood sugar monitoring and dietary support
Incontinence care
On-site hospice continuity – residents can transition to hospice care at the community rather than relocating, with the operator coordinating with hospice agencies of the family’s choice
Mental wellness programming
Aging-in-place model – residents can adjust their level of care as needs change without leaving the community
Old Las Palmas and the Uptown Palm Springs Setting
The community sits in the Old Las Palmas / Uptown Palm Springs area, a desirable Palm Springs neighborhood known for its mid-century modern architecture, walkable design district, and concentration of restaurants, galleries, and cultural venues along North Palm Canyon Drive. The location places residents within walking or short driving distance of Palm Springs’ cultural infrastructure, while the broader Coachella Valley medical resources (Desert Regional Medical Center, Eisenhower Health, JFK Memorial Hospital) are within easy reach.
For families visiting from Los Angeles, the community is roughly two hours by car – close enough for regular visits, far enough that residents have a distinct desert-resort environment rather than a city setting.
How Healthcare Is Coordinated
Like all California RCFEs, Stonewall Gardens does not provide on-site physician care – residents retain their own physicians for primary care, specialty care, and other medical needs. The 24-hour on-site licensed nurse coordinates clinical care, but external physicians remain responsible for medical decisions. For residents whose ongoing medical needs are routine and who would prefer to avoid the friction of external clinic visits, Doctor2me’s network of physicians provides house calls across California, covering routine checkups, chronic condition management, medication reviews, and the pre-admission Physician’s Report California requires before move-in.
Visiting Stonewall Gardens
Stonewall Gardens is at 2150 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, California, in Riverside County’s Coachella Valley. The community is open seven days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM for tours and inquiries. For tour scheduling, availability, and assessments, families can contact Stonewall Gardens directly at (760) 548-0970 or by email at btrout@northstarsl.com. The community’s full description, amenity details, and resident programming information are available at stonewallgardens.com.
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Address: 2150 North Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262, Riverside County