Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs
About Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs
Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 56 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: April 27, 2026 · 7 citations in about five years
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Medi-Cal & Medicare
Listed by the California Department of Health Care Services as an ALW provider (56 beds), as of May 11, 2026.
- ALW pays for care services. The resident pays room and board.
- You apply through a Care Coordination Agency, not the community. There is a statewide waitlist.
- Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
How Medi-Cal, ALW & Medicare work for assisted living · ALW homes in Riverside County
State inspection record
This license was closed on May 8, 2025 for a change of ownership. The home may now run under a new license, so the record below may be the previous owner's.
For comparison, 33% of larger communities (7+ beds) in Riverside County have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 1 Type A citation and 3 Type B citations. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
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Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs cost & FAQ
How much does Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs cost?
Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $5,900: base rent of about $4,900 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,000. Expect a one-time community fee of around $2,500. This is an estimate based on Desert Hot Springs-area prices for this care level; Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs provide?
Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #336426550 and is licensed for up to 56 residents.
Does Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs accept Medi-Cal?
Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs is on the California Department of Health Care Services list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers (as of May 11, 2026). ALW is a Medi-Cal program that pays for care services in assisted living; the resident still pays room and board. To use it, apply through an ALW Care Coordination Agency — there is a statewide waitlist. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
Has Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs 38 times, most recently on April 27, 2026. It received 0 Type A citations (the most serious kind) and 7 Type B citations. The state investigated 21 complaints: 5 allegations were substantiated, 52 not proven and 4 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to Desert Cove Assisted Living At Desert Hot Springs only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (760) 671-7820.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Desert Hot Springs · 2026 California cost report