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Desert Cottage
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (760) 342-7767
- Address
- 83-617 Himilaya Drive
- Licensed since
Riverside County context
574*CCLD
Total facilities
3.7*CCLD
Avg citations
7.5*CCLD
Avg visits
2.6*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2026
- 87413(a)(2)Type A
Personnel – Operations(a) In each facility: (2)Care and supervision of residents shall be provided without physical or verbal abuse, exploitation or prejudice.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. R1 sustained injuries while in care.
2025
- 87468.1Type B
Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities.(a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have... (11) To have their visitors, including ombudspersons and advocacy representatives, permitted to...during reasonable hours and without prior notice Based on LPA's observation, the Licensee posted visiting hours at the entrance of the facility which poses potential personal rights violation to residents in care.
- 87101(c)(3)Type A
(c) (3) "Care and Supervision" means those activities which if provided shall require the facility to be licensed. It involves assistance as needed with activities of daily living and the assumption of varying degrees of responsibility for the safety and well-being of residents. "Care and Supervision" shall include, but not be limited to, any one or more of the following activities provided by a person or facility to meet the needs of the residents: This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on the Department’s records review and interviews conducted the Licensee did not ensure sufficient staffing levels were provided as specified by the Program Plan and Admission Agreement. This poses an immediate risk to the health, safety and personal rights of residents in care.
2022
- 87355(e)(3)Type A
Criminal Record Clearance: (e) All individuals...shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility: (3) Request and be approved for a transfer of a criminal record exemption, as specified in Section 87356(r).... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the Licensee did not comply with the above regulation with at least one staff member (S1). LPA Colvin observed that S1 has been working at the facility since 2020, but has not requested for their exemption to be transferred. This is an immediate safety risk to all residents in care.
Inspection record
32 visits on record since 2022. Most recent on 2026-03-03.
4 routine inspections, 9 complaint visits. 8 complaints on record, 4 of 8 substantiated.
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- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
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- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
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- Complaint1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
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- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Indio
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Desert Cottage licensed in California?
Yes, Desert Cottage is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2007.
How many citations does Desert Cottage have?
Desert Cottage has 4 citations on record: 3 Type A (more serious) and 1 Type B citation. It has received 32 visits (4 inspections, 9 complaint visits, 19 other visits).
When was Desert Cottage last inspected?
Desert Cottage was last inspected on March 3, 2026 (about 3 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Desert Cottage?
Desert Cottage is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 6 residents. It is located in Indio, Riverside County, California.
How does Desert Cottage compare to other assisted living facilities in Riverside County?
Desert Cottage has 4 citations. The county average is 3.7 citations per facility. There are 574 assisted living facilities in Riverside County.
Does Desert Cottage have any serious violations?
Desert Cottage has 3 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Desert Cottage had any complaint inspections?
Desert Cottage has received 9 complaint-triggered inspections. 4 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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