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Desert Cottage Iii

43745 Pettirosso St.

Indio, CA 92203

6 beds • Est. 2014 (11 years)Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW)


FYI Safety Score

9.9 Good

A clean record — no citations or complaints across 11 state inspections. Last inspected in October 2025.

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Why we like it

Desert Cottage Iii 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.

  • Clean inspection record

    No Type A citations or substantiated complaints on file with the state.

  • Limited amenities

    As a 6-bed residential home, amenities and activities may be more limited than larger communities.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Shared Room$5,200/mo
Private Room$7,200/mo

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Where you'll live

43745 Pettirosso St., Indio, CA 92203

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Amenities & Services

Medication Management
Memory Care Program
Physical Therapy
Respite Care
Hospice Support
Activities Program

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
336426273
Capacity
6 beds
Size
Small Home (1–6 beds)
Licensed Since
August 4, 2014 (11 years)
Licensee
Desert Cottages, Llc
Administrator
Hengstler, Elizabeth
ALW Participant
Yes — accepts Assisted Living Waiver (Medi-Cal)
Phone
(760) 342-7767
Address
43745 Pettirosso St., Indio, CA 92203

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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