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Desert Cottage Ii

License 336423672Residential Care - ElderlyIndio, CA
4 citations on record

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About this facility

Operating details and county context

Operating details

Capacity
6 residents
Phone
(760) 342-7767
Address
83-421 Matador Court
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.

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...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.

  • 87468.2Type B

    Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities...(a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights...(6) To make choices concerning their daily lives in the facility. Based on LPA's observation, the Licensee did not have acknowledgement from the residents' responsible persons prior to moving the residents to other facilities for daily adcitivities which poses potential personal rights violation for residents in care.

  • 80072(a)(3)Type A

    Personal Rights, (a) Except for children’s residential facilities, each client shall have personal rights, (3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain,....This requirement was not being met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted with relevant parties and records review, staff placed weighted vests on residents in care. This posed an immediated health, safety and personal rights risk to the residents in care.

2024

  • 87468.2Type B

    87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities(a) In addition to the rights listed in Section 87468.1, Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities, residents in privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights:(4) To care, supervision, and services that meet their individual needs and are delivered by staff that are sufficient in numbers, qualifications, and competency to meet their needs. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based upon review of facility and other records, observations, and interviews with pertinent individuals, licensee failed to ensure that R1 was provided with care, supervision, and services required. As a result, R1 sustained injuries while at facility. This violation posed a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.

Inspection record

38 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-09.

5 routine inspections, 13 complaint visits. 9 complaints on record, 3 of 9 substantiated.

4 citations across the record on file

Nearby

Other licensed assisted living facilities in Indio

FAQ

Common questions about this facility

Is Desert Cottage Ii licensed in California?

Yes, Desert Cottage Ii is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2008.

How many citations does Desert Cottage Ii have?

Desert Cottage Ii has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 38 visits (5 inspections, 13 complaint visits, 20 other visits).

When was Desert Cottage Ii last inspected?

Desert Cottage Ii was last inspected on April 9, 2026 (6 weeks 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 Ii?

Desert Cottage Ii 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 Ii compare to other assisted living facilities in Riverside County?

Desert Cottage Ii has 4 citations. The county average is 3.7 citations per facility. There are 574 assisted living facilities in Riverside County.

Does Desert Cottage Ii have any serious violations?

Desert Cottage Ii has 1 Type A citation 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 Ii had any complaint inspections?

Desert Cottage Ii has received 13 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.

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