Facility Evaluation Report

Desert Cottage, Indio08/04/2025Licence 336413271

Capacity6
Census4
Date signed08/04/2025 12:11:34 PM
Name of licensing program analystAbdoulaye Zerbo
Name of licensing program managerRikesha Stamps
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Abdoulaye Zerbo conducted an unannounced visit for a required annual inspection . The LPA was greeted by Administrator Destiny Villata, notified them of the purpose for the visit and was allowed to enter the facility to conduct the inspection.

Facility Overview: The facility is a single- story building with 4 residents' bedrooms, 1 staff bedroom, 4 bathrooms, a dinning room, a living room, a kitchen, a laundry room, an outdoor area, and a garage. There is no gated pool and there are no firearms on the premises.

Infection Control: LPA observed that hygiene and cleaning supplies were available for regular facility maintenance. The facility’s infection control plan was reviewed and found to meet department's requirements.

Physical Plant: The physical plant, including floors, windows, and doors, was clean and well maintained. Fixtures and furniture were in good repair. Laundry equipment was in good working condition. Sharp and dangerous objects were securely locked in the kitchen and inaccessible to residents. The smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector were operable. LPA observed fire extinguishers to be in compliance with the department's requirements and with an expiration date of 04-25-2026. The water temperature was tested within regulations measuring 111.2 F

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction