8 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
6 beds · $5,358/mo · Medi-Cal
Best safety record in Indio. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $5,470/mo · Medi-Cal
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $5,268/mo · Medi-Cal
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
Small residential homes, not big institutions. All 8 facilities in Indio are on the smaller side (8 homes with 6 beds or fewer). That means a more personal feel, but it also means fewer amenities like group activities or on-site medical staff. If that tradeoff matters to you, it's worth visiting a few to see the difference.
Expect to pay around $4,935/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,311/mo. Prices range from $2,500 up to $5,640 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 7 of 8 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Indio is 8.8 out of 9.9. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. 63% of facilities accept Medi-Cal through the ALW program, which is better than most areas. 4 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $4,935/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Desert Cottage Iii currently has the highest safety score in Indio at 9.9 out of 9.9. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Desert Cottage starts at $5,268/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.7. Across all 8 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,500 to $5,640/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
63% of facilities in Indio participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Among the top-rated facilities, Desert Cottage Iii and Desert Cottage Ii and Desert Cottage accept it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 4 facilities in Indio offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Desert Cottage Iii and Desert Cottage Ii and Desert Cottage. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.