Desert Cottage

83-617 Himilaya Drive

Indio, CA 92203

6 beds • Est. 2007 (18 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions

FYI Safety Score™

8.6 Good

3 citations in the last 2 years and 1 older across 32 inspections. 4 substantiated complaints on file. Last inspected in March 2026.

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.

Shared Room$5,200/mo

Private Room$7,200/mo

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83-617 Himilaya Drive, Indio, CA 92203

Medication Management

Memory Care Program

Physical Therapy

Respite Care

Hospice Support

Activities Program

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

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