Quick answers
- Is Desert Cottage licensed?
- Desert Cottage appears on the official licence list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential-Elderly”, licence number 336413271, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Desert Cottage have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Desert Cottage?
- 83-617 Himilaya Drive, Indio, CA 92203, Riverside County, California.
- What is the phone number of Desert Cottage?
- (760) 342-7767, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Indio (about 3.2 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Angelic Hands Assisted Living0.0 mi · Indio, CA · capacity 6
- Desert Cottage II0.0 mi · Indio, CA · capacity 6
- Desert Cottage III0.0 mi · Indio, CA · capacity 6
- Emerald Rose Garden 30.0 mi · Bermuda Dunes, CA · capacity 6
- Infinite Love & Care Homes0.0 mi · Indio, CA · capacity 6
- Sunset Retreats Senior Living LLC0.0 mi · Indio, CA · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital3.2 mi · Indio, CA
- Eisenhower Medical Center11 mi · Rancho Mirage, CA
- Desert Regional Medical Center18 mi · Palm Springs, CA
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Residential-Elderly |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | DESERT COTTAGE |
| Licence number | 336413271 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 83-617 Himilaya Drive, Indio, CA 92203 |
| County | Riverside |
| State | California |
| Phone | (760) 342‑7767 |
| Licensing agency | California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of California — California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances