Casa De HarknessBoard and Care Home in Palm Desert, California
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Casa De Harkness at a glance
Casa De Harkness is one of 24 board and care homes listed in Palm Desert.
It is licensed for 6 beds — a residential home rather than a community, against a Palm Desert average of about 43.
It offers memory care: licensed for dementia & memory care by the california dss.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited Casa De Harkness 4 times, most recently on Jul 8, 2026. There are no complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Jun 21, 2017
- Last visit
- Jul 8, 2026
- Visits on record
- 4
- Complaints
- 0
Citations: 1 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 Aug 20, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on Casa De Harkness 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, Casa De Harkness 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 Casa De Harkness with the other board and care homes in Palm Desert by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Walmart Supercenter (1.1 mi), Walmart Pharmacy (1.1 mi) and Bank of America (1.2 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 💊Walmart PharmacyPharmacy1.1 mi
- 🏥VA Outpatient ClinicMedical1.7 mi
- 🛒Walmart SupercenterGrocery1.1 mi
- 🌳Four Winds ParkPark1.2 mi
- 📚Rancho Mirage Public LibraryLibrary3.8 mi
- ⛪1.6 mi
- 🏦Bank of AmericaBank1.2 mi
- 🍽️Plot TwistRestaurant1.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Casa De Harkness
- What type of care does Casa De Harkness provide?
- Casa De Harkness is a board and care home in Palm Desert, California, licensed for 6 residents.
- Where is Casa De Harkness located?
- Casa De Harkness is at 74050 Scholar Lane West, Palm Desert, California 92211. It is near Four Winds Park.
- When was Casa De Harkness last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Casa De Harkness on Jul 8, 2026.
- Has Casa De Harkness had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), Casa De Harkness's public record lists 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who operates Casa De Harkness?
- The state license for Casa De Harkness is held by Suzanne Armstrong Investments LLC, first licensed on Jun 21, 2017.
- Who can live at Casa De Harkness?
- The state licenses Casa De Harkness to serve residents with dementia. Its license notes: "Age range 60 and over. 6 non-ambulatory, of which 1 may be bedridden. Bedridden to reside in the garage converted room only. Hospice waiver for 2."
- Does Casa De Harkness care for residents with dementia?
- Yes. Casa De Harkness's state license carries a dementia care authorization. Listed services: Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS.
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