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INDIO, CARIVERSIDE County

DESERT COTTAGE

ALWAccepts Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Capacity: 6 residents

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About DESERT COTTAGE

What does a small residential care home in Indio offer compared to larger facilities? Desert Cottage, licensed since 2007, is a residential care facility for the elderly serving 6 residents in Indio's 92203 zip code. Operated by Desert Cottages L.L.C and administered by Elizabeth Hengstler, the home holds an active license from the California Department of Social Services. The facility has undergone 32 state licensing visits, with the most recent in March 2026. When exploring options for elderly care in the area, families may want to review how Desert Cottage's size and approach compare with other licensed homes nearby.

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Inspection history

Data sourced from the California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD).

Total visits
32
Last licensing visit
3/3/2026

Licensing information

Facility number
336413271
Licensee
DESERT COTTAGES L.L.C
Facility administrator
ELIZABETH HENGSTLER
County
RIVERSIDE

Contact details

Address

83-617 HIMILAYA DRIVE, INDIO, CA

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