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Conveniently set along Himalaya Drive, Indio, CA, Desert Cottages II is a unique community that offers dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Hospice care, transitioning program, and respite care is also provided to meet residents’ special needs. A compassionate and well-trained team delivers the utmost care and assistance 24/7 for residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.
The community also conducts personalized exercise programs to improve their well-being. Heart-healthy and delicious meals are served for residents dietary needs and preferences. Incontinence management, medication management, medication-use reduction, and high acute care are also provided for residents’ convenience. Cherish every moment of your later years and live happily with the community’s friendly vibe.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Desert Cottages II is legally operated by Desert Cottages, L.l.c., and administrated by Elizabeth Hengstler.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
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.
3 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
Inspection score: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 3 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 10 | This facility has 60% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 60% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.8 | 2 | This facility has 60% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.8 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 60% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 38 | 16 | This facility has 138% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (38 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 138% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 13 | 13 | This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg |
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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.
| 20 | 7 | This facility has 186% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 186% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 10 | 10 | This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. CA avg 10).— At avg |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Total Residents: 6 Residents
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / Semi-Private
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Parking Available
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
2.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Indio's city center to Desert Cottages II's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Desert Cottages II is located in Indio, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| CalOaks Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Riverside (La Sierra) | 74
Facility
74
CA AVG
103
Rank
#970 / 1658 | No |
56
Facility
56
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1181 / 2093 | 4 | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1261 / 1397 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
3
Rank
#953 / 1164 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#569 / 1486 |
70.3%
Facility
70.3%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#794 / 1249 | - | Caloaks Care Group, Inc. | Private / Shared Rooms |
| Desert Cottages II |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Indio | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1331 / 1658 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1423 / 2093 | 5 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#953 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#458 / 1486 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1 / 1249 | A+ | Desert Cottages, L.l.c. | 1 Bed / Semi-Private Room |
| Allbrite Care Inc. |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Desert Hot Springs (Garnet) | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1331 / 1658 | No |
0
Facility
0
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2071 / 2093 | - | - | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / Semi-Private |
| Goldware Senior Housing |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Riverside (Magnolia Center) | - | No |
61
Facility
61
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1014 / 2093 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Desert Cottages II is in the Indio neighborhood of Indio.
The legal owner and operator of Desert Cottages II is Desert Cottages, L.l.c..
Desert Cottages II has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Desert Cottages II's occupancy is 100%.
Elizabeth Hengstler is the administrator of Desert Cottages II.
Desert Cottages II has 6 beds.
Desert Cottages II has had 4 recently reported deficiencies.
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