83-617 Himilaya Drive
Indio, CA 92203
6 beds • Est. 2007 (18 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
Desert Cottage has received 5 state citations (3 serious, 2 minor) and 4 verified complaints since 2022 across 32 inspections. The most significant finding involved a 2022 incident in which a resident suffered a fractured hip after being found on the floor in the morning; staff gave inconsistent accounts of the night, and inspectors determined that overnight staff slept from 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. without checking on residents. A separate investigation stemming from an August 2025 incident resulted in the arrest of a staff member after a resident was found with facial bruising and an arm abrasion; the staff member acknowledged their hand made contact with the resident's face while repositioning them. State inspectors conducted over 12 unannounced health and safety checks between August and December 2025, observing no immediate concerns during any of those visits. Several other complaints, including allegations of physical restraint using weighted vests and chemical sedation with THC drinks, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated or unfounded.
Desert Cottage is a 6-bed residential care home in Indio. The facility offers assisted living, memory care.
Intimate home setting
Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment with high staff-to-resident attention.
Memory care specialty
Dedicated memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW)
Participates in the Assisted Living Waiver program, which may help cover costs for eligible residents.
Active lifestyle programs
Offers organized activities, events, and social programs to keep residents engaged.
Regulatory citation history
Has received 3 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.
Substantiated complaints on file
4 of 21 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.
Limited amenities
As a 6-bed residential home, amenities and activities may be more limited than larger communities.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
83-617 Himilaya Drive, Indio, CA 92203
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