Indio, California
Desert Cottage
Assisted Living · Residential Care
83-617 Himilaya Drive, Indio, CA 92203
Desert Cottage in Indio, California provides assisted living and residential care in an intimate setting with six licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- August 2007
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 2
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 4
AI summary
Desert Cottage, a small 6-bed home licensed for 19 years, has 3 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) across its lifetime, with 2 of those occurring within the past three years alongside a recent burst of complaint-driven inspection activity.
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- Track record — Over 19 years of operation the home has accumulated 3 Type A findings and 2 Type B findings (administrative, paperwork or procedural in nature), a small but notable count for a 6-bed home of this size.
- Recent 3 years — Two of the three Type A findings and both Type B findings occurred within the past three years, meaning the more severe issues are concentrated recently rather than spread evenly across the license period.
- Complaints — Nine complaint investigations have been filed over the license period, all nine falling within the past three years, and 4 of the associated allegations were substantiated versus 11 unsubstantiated and 6 unfounded lifetime, a roughly 19% substantiation rate.
- Operating tenure — Nearly two decades of continuous licensure gives a long baseline to weigh against the recent cluster of findings, suggesting the recent period represents a change in pattern rather than the home's typical history.
- 1.What specifically led to the two Type A citations issued in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken?
- 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated among the 4 confirmed cases, and how were they resolved?
- 3.Has staffing, ownership, or management changed recently, given the recent increase in complaint investigations and inspections?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #336413271
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 9
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 3
- Type B citations · administrative
- 2
- Substantiated allegations
- 4
Available reports · 32
Facility evaluation
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 20, 2026
Facility evaluation
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 18, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jan 14, 2026
1–5 of 32 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$5,200 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $5,200 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $7,200 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
7 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
4 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
2 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
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