Residential care
Desert Cottage Ii
Residential care in Indio, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 83-421 MATADOR COURT |
| City | Indio |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 92203 |
| County | RIVERSIDE |
| Phone | (760) 342-7767 |
| Website | http://www.desertcottages.com/ |
| License number | 336423672 |
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 10/30/2008 |
| Licensee | DESERT COTTAGES, L.L.C. |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. |
Desert Cottage Ii is in 83-421 MATADOR COURT, Indio, CA 92203. Phone: (760) 342-7767. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It holds California RCFE license 336423672 (status LICENSED, first licensed 10/30/2008, capacity 6). In California, assisted living is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
More about this provider
| Desert Cottages is a group of small residential care homes in Indio and the Coachella Valley specializing in dementia and Alzheimer's care under the Hogewey model: each cottage accommodates no more than 6 residents with a high staff-to-resident ratio, secure and soothing home design, and person-centered care. Its programs are dementia/memory care, hospice care, respite care, pet therapy, and a transitioning program; the operator cites 30 years of experience in residential care for the memory impaired. A testimonial on the homepage names 'Desert Cottages II in Indio' specifically. | |
| Services and programs | Dementia / Memory Care (Hogewey model of care; therapeutic stimulating, tranquil, and socially interactive activities tailored to memory-impaired individuals); Hospice Care; Respite Care; Pet Therapy; Transitioning Program for new residents; medication supervision; round-the-clock attention; each cottage houses a maximum of 6 residents with a high staff-to-resident ratio (as stated on the provider's official site). |
| Who it serves | Elderly individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease / memory impairment, including terminally ill residents needing hospice care; serves the greater Coachella Valley (Indio, La Quinta, Sun City, Palm Desert, Shadow Hills). |
| Payment types it states | Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program — the provider's own services page states: 'We are proud to offer our services to participants of the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program.' No other payment types are stated on the pages read. |
| Visiting and contact details | Call (760) 342-7767 (provider's official site). |
| Website | http://www.desertcottages.com/ |
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
Other residential care in RIVERSIDE County
- A Luminescent Life — Indio
- Angelic Hands Assisted Living — Indio
- Desert Cottage — Indio
Common questions about Desert Cottage Ii
Where is Desert Cottage Ii located?
Desert Cottage Ii is at 83-421 MATADOR COURT, Indio, California 92203.
What care and services does Desert Cottage Ii offer?
Desert Cottage Ii offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Desert Cottage Ii?
Call Desert Cottage Ii at (760) 342-7767.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.