Desert Cottages III
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Indio, CA
Desert Cottages III
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Indio, CA
Peacefully set in the quiet neighborhood of Pettirosso St, Indio, CA, Desert Cottages III, is an idyllic retreat that focuses on dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The community strives to provide a safe place for up to six residents with its cozy and quaint setting. A compassionate and highly skilled team attends to residents’ special needs 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. With over 30 years of experience, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care they deserve.
Promoting belongingness and an active lifestyle, the community conducts enriching activities and stimulating programs for residents’ leisure and wellness. Handicap accessible amenities are also provided for residents’ safety. The community is ideal for those seeking to enhance their cognition with its specialized care and purposely designed amenities.
6-bed community Rank #1319 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1319th out of 1646 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
12 years in operation Rank #652 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 652nd out of 1504 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 19 / 100 Rank #1855 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1855th out of 2058 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 4, 2014
CountyRiverside
Desert Cottages III is legally operated by Desert Cottages, LLC, and administered by Elizabeth Hengstler.
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
0 citations
11 total visits
2 complaint visits
3 official inspections
2 complaint investigations
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
14 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #123 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 123rd out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 95 out of 100. Letter grade A. 14 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total citations (100% below)
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 10 | This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 11 | 16 | This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has had 85% fewer complaint visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 85% fewer Rank #326 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 326th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has had 14% fewer other visits than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 14% fewer |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has had 80% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / Semi-Private
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Parking Available
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Places of interest near Desert Cottages III
2.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Indio's city center to Desert Cottages III's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Desert Cottages III | AL HOS MC RESC RC | Indio | 6
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CA AVG
104
Rank
#1319 / 1646 | Yes |
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CA AVG
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Rank
#1855 / 2058 | 95
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CA AVG
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#123 / 1475 | 11 | 2
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CA AVG
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#326 / 1388 | 0
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CA AVG
3
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#1 / 1434 | 12
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12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#652 / 1504 | 0 | - | Desert Cottages, LLC | 1 Bed / Semi-Private |
| Citiview Residential Care | AL RESC | Riverside (Woodcrest) | 6
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CA AVG
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CA AVG
59
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#1973 / 2058 | 96
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96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1475 | 3 | 0
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0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1388 | 0
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0
CA AVG
3
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#1 / 1434 | 12
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12
CA AVG
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| The Galleria View Villa | AL RESC RC | Riverside (Arlanza) | 6
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81
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#123 / 1475 | 5 | 1
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1
CA AVG
13
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#211 / 1388 | 0
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CA AVG
3
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#1 / 1434 | 31
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31
CA AVG
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#118 / 1504 | 83.3% | A+ | Andrei & Daniela Miclea | Private Rooms |
| Avery Garden Assisted Living | AL RESC | Riverside (Alessandro Heights) | 6
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6
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1319 / 1646 | No | - | 96
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96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1475 | 4 | 0
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0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1388 | 0
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0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1434 | 2
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CA AVG
13
Rank
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| Desert Cottages I | AL HOS MC RESC RC | Indio | 6
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6
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1319 / 1646 | Yes |
37
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CA AVG
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Rank
#1602 / 2058 | 83
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83
CA AVG
81
Rank
#765 / 1475 | 32 | 9
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9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#810 / 1388 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#899 / 1434 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#453 / 1504 | 100.0% | A+ | Desert Cottages L.l.c | 1 Bed / Semi-Private Room |
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Desert Cottages III is located in Indio, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Desert Cottages III
Who is the owner of Desert Cottages III?
Desert Cottages III is legally operated by Desert Cottages, LLC, and administered by Elizabeth Hengstler.
Is Desert Cottages III in a walkable area?
Desert Cottages III has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Desert Cottages III been in business?
Desert Cottages III has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Desert Cottages III?
Yes, Desert Cottages III allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Desert Cottages III?
Elizabeth Hengstler is the administrator of Desert Cottages III.
How many beds does Desert Cottages III have?
Desert Cottages III has 6 beds.
Has Desert Cottages III had any citations?
Desert Cottages III has no reported citations since 2022 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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