1780 E Baristo Rd
Palm Springs, CA 92262
95 beds • Est. 2019 (6 years) • Get directions
Cottages at Palm Springs has 2 serious and 10 minor state citations and 13 verified complaints since 2021 across 19 inspections. The most serious verified finding involves a January 2023 incident in which staff failed to secure a resident's bed rails and left the hospital bed in the lowered position; the resident fell and sustained a broken femur requiring surgery, and staff did not seek timely medical attention. A 2025 complaint substantiated ongoing wound care deficiencies for a resident whose lower leg wound failed to improve and worsened over multiple months despite visits from third-party nursing and wound care providers, with inspectors noting the appearance of additional unexplained skin tears. Additional verified complaints include a resident left unsupervised on a toilet in April 2024 who subsequently fell, a facility transportation bus that was out of service for approximately 2 months beginning October 2024 leaving residents dependent on family for medical appointments, and a 2023 bathroom with cracked fixtures, a loose shower seat, and black residue on caulking that went unrepaired for more than 2 months after resident reports.
Cottages at Palm Springs is a 95-bed assisted living community in Palm Springs, set in the Coachella Valley's iconic desert resort city. The community serves residents in a region popular with retirees drawn to the warm climate and relaxed pace of desert living.
On-site memory care pathway
Assisted living residents can transition directly to memory care on-site if needs change, avoiding a disruptive move to a different facility.
Pet-friendly — cats and dogs
Both cats and dogs are explicitly welcome, which is not universal among larger assisted living communities.
Off-campus excursions included
Activities calendar specifically includes casino trips to Agua Caliente, celebrity tours around Palm Springs, and off-campus field trips — not just on-site programming.
Dining room open all day
Reviewer notes confirm the dining room is open all day rather than restricted to set meal windows.
Low FYI Safety Score
FYI Safety Score is 4.1/10 — below the threshold where the inspection record warrants a closer look. Ask about the nature and resolution of cited violations during your tour.
Pricing listed as unverified
The ~$3,650/month starting price is unverified. Ask directly what's included in that base rate and what triggers additional care-level fees.
Large 95-bed community
At 95 beds this is a large facility. Families who prefer a smaller, more residential setting should factor in the scale before touring.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
1780 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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