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State licensedAssisted Living
Desert Cottage III
Indio, CaliforniaState inspected Aug 19, 2026, no citations since 2022
About Desert Cottage III
Desert Cottage III brings personalized assisted living to Indio, California, where experienced staff support daily activities while residents maintain independence. Our California community provides compassionate care tailored to individual needs, helping families find peace of mind during this important transition.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#336426273, Licensed
Location
Indio, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
43745 Pettirosso St., Indio, California 92203
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Desert Cottage III. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Desert Cottage III on August 19, 2026.
Since August 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 4 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits and 6 other visits.
Those visits produced no citations.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 2 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
Aug 19, 2026
Routine inspections
4
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
No citations in the state's record for Desert Cottage III.
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Aug 19, 2026, Aug 21, 2024, Aug 7, 2023, Aug 30, 2022.
Complaints
- December 11, 20247 unfounded
- April 17, 20241 unfounded
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 336426273
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- August 4, 2014
- Licensee
- Desert Cottages, LLC
- Administrator
- Hengstler, Elizabeth
Location
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43745 Pettirosso St.Indio, CA 92203
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Desert Cottage III had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued no citations to Desert Cottage III since August 2022.
When was Desert Cottage III last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on August 19, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Desert Cottage III?+
The state investigated 2 complaints since August 2022. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 0 unsubstantiated and 8 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.