9 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores run above average.
6 beds · $5,200/mo · Medi-Cal
Best safety record in Indio. Small home, more personal attention. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $3,400/mo · Medi-Cal
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,200/mo · Medi-Cal
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. On the pricier end.
Small residential homes, not big institutions. All 9 facilities in Indio are on the smaller side (9 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 $4,033/mo. That's roughly 14% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $2,500 up to $5,200 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 6 of 9 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Indio is 9.1 out of 9.9. That puts Indio in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. 56% of facilities accept Medi-Cal through the ALW program, which is better than most areas.
Compared to most of LA County, Indio is actually more affordable. The average here is $4,033/mo, about 14% less than the county average. That said, prices vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
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 Ii starts at $3,400/mo, and it has a safety score of 8.7. Across all 9 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,500 to $5,200/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
56% 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.