Desert Cottage IiiBoard and Care Home in Indio, California
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Desert Cottage Iii at a glance
Desert Cottage Iii is one of 12 board and care homes listed in Indio.
It is licensed for 6 beds — a residential home rather than a community, against a Indio average of about 8.
It offers memory care: licensed for dementia & memory care by the california dss.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited Desert Cottage Iii 12 times, most recently on Aug 19, 2026. There are 2 complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Aug 4, 2014
- Last visit
- Aug 19, 2026
- Visits on record
- 12
- Complaints
- 2
Citations: 0 Type A · 0 Type B (counted per visit)
What do these numbers mean?
Type A citations are for an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or rights. Type B citations are for something that could become one if it is not fixed.
The state counts citations per visit, so a follow-up visit can count the same citation again. The state publishes about five years of records.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing — checked Oct 13, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on Desert Cottage Iii and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Memory Care Available
In addition to its regular board and care home services, Desert Cottage Iii is licensed to care for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's — a dementia diagnosis is not required to live here.
- Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS
Compare Desert Cottage Iii with the other board and care homes in Indio by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Cahuilla Park (0.7 mi), Max T McCandless Memorial Branch Riverside Public Library (1.1 mi) and WinCo Foods (1.4 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 1💊CVS PharmacyPharmacy1.6 mi
- 2🏥Planned ParenthoodMedical2.7 mi
- 3🛒WinCo FoodsGrocery1.4 mi
- 4🌳Cahuilla ParkPark0.7 mi
- 5📚1.1 mi
- 6⛪1.5 mi
- 7🏦U.S. BankBank1.6 mi
- 8🍽️Texas RoadhouseRestaurant1.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Desert Cottage Iii
- What type of care does Desert Cottage Iii provide?
- Desert Cottage Iii is a board and care home in Indio, California, licensed for 6 residents.
- Where is Desert Cottage Iii located?
- Desert Cottage Iii is at 43745 Pettirosso St., Indio, California 92203. It is near Cahuilla Park.
- When was Desert Cottage Iii last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Desert Cottage Iii on Aug 19, 2026.
- Has Desert Cottage Iii had any citations?
- The state's public record for Desert Cottage Iii lists no citations.
- Who operates Desert Cottage Iii?
- The state license for Desert Cottage Iii is held by Desert Cottages, LLC, first licensed on Aug 4, 2014.
- Who can live at Desert Cottage Iii?
- The state licenses Desert Cottage Iii to serve residents with dementia. Its license notes: "6 non-ambulatory, of which 6 may be bedridden."
- Does Desert Cottage Iii care for residents with dementia?
- Yes. Desert Cottage Iii's state license carries a dementia care authorization. Listed services: Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS.
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