1 Bedroom
Memory Care · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,200/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 15, 2026Community profile
Desert Cottages I
83617 Himalaya Drive, Indio, CA
Memory CareAssisted Living
★ 4.816 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About Desert Cottages I
Published floor plans
Semi-Private
Memory Care
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,200/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 15, 2026Semi-Private
Dimensions not publicly listed
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,200/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 15, 2026Private
Dimensions not publicly listed
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,200/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 15, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Semi-Private$5,200 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Family and resident feedback
4.8 out of 5 from 16 reviews
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★★★★★
PositiveDesert Cottage
It was a wonderful experience with great staff ratios, very clean and safe, communicative employees.
★★★★★
PositiveQuality of care was exceptional. Very knowledgeable staff, super responsive and friendly.
What sticks out most was how quickly they got my mom into care and even arranged for transfer from the hospital to Desert Cottages. And the care she received made us all feel so much better. The access to having a priest give last rights meant the world to our family.
★★★★★
PositiveReview for Desert Cottage
The director [name removed] was helpful every step of the way. The whole staff was competent and very kind. I would not hesitate to recommend Desert Cottages to anyone!
★★★★★
PositiveCompassionate and attentive care
I'd like to give incredible props to the owner[name removed]who is the best person you could hope for to help you through such a challenging circumstance. She is incredibly empathetic, communicative, and extremely knowledgeable about hospice care. She walked me through every step of the process and made it as easy as possible. I am so grateful and couldn't have done it without her. I'm so glad we chose Desert Cottages for my grandma's care. All the support staff we interacted with at the facility were kind and prof…
★★★★★
CriticalReview for Desert Cottage II
Horrible experience. It was a very unpleasant experience for the family and the patient. We picked this community, because it was close to our house, and thought they would provide the 24 hour care that was needed. No one checks on the patients at night.
★★★★★
PositiveThe person that runs the community is amazing and phenomenal. For what my father needed at the time it worked great. Compared to other communities it may be in the same ballpark but he got the three meals a day and a place to sleep but the cost was just to much for what he got.
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care
- Operator
- Desert Cottage LLC
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- August 15, 2026
Current source-published prices
Other published starting prices
These published prices could not be tied to a specific floor plan. A published price does not confirm current availability.
Source-published features
Amenities and services
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Meals & dining
- No Sugar
- Vegetarian
- Meals Provided
- Low / No Sodium
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Health & wellness
- Incontinence Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Memory Care
- High Acuity Care
- Medication Management
- Diabetic Care
Services & convenience
- Transportation at Cost
- Resident Parking Available
- Dogs Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Weight Limit (lbs)
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Housekeeping
- English
- Filipino
- American Sign Language
- Cats Allowed
Activities & engagement
- Birthday Parties
- Holiday Parties
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Activities On-site
- Wii Bowling
- Sensory-based Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Pet-focused Programs
- Christian Services
- Tai Chi
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
Outdoor spaces
- Indoor Common Areas
- Central Fireplace
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Private Bath
- Outside Patio
- TV Lounge
- Fitness Center
Apartment & room features
- Air Conditioned
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Handicap Accessible
- Fireplaces
- Bath Tubs
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked August 15, 2026.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
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