Desert Cottage II

Summary of Desert Cottage II conveniently located in Indio, California

At Desert Cottage II, we have a plethora of community amenities. Dogs and cats are permitted in private quarters. Free wi-fi and high speed internet is offered to all our residents. Free resident parking is available at our location.

Dining Options

All meals are provided to residents. We offer specified dining options such as vegetarian food and low/no sodium options.

On-Site Activities

Residents stay active with specially curated on-site activities that stimulate both mental and physical abilities. We love to organize holiday parties and birthday parties.

Outdoor Common Areas

Outdoor common areas are designed with accessibility, flow, and movement for resident mobility. Our community grounds is comprised of walking paths that are accessible to seniors with a variety of physical capabilities and an enclosed-courtyard to enhance recreation hours.

Indoor Common Areas

Indoor common areas are a nice, quiet place to enjoy the company of fellow residents or just to relax. Our community is secured to ensure the safety of our residents.

Languages Spoken at Desert Cottage II

American Sign Language speaking staff members are present at our community.

Location Amenities at Desert Cottage II

Living Options and Amenities

We offer wheelchair accessible units and companion units to those residents who would like or need a roommate. Ground floor units are available. We have free wi-fi for all of our residents. To accommodate our residents, WanderGuard capability is employed to ensure the safety of our residents. Resident quarters featuring roll-in and wheelchair accessible showers are available. Units with a private bath are also available. Our residents also enjoy free access to cable satellite TV.

Premium Amenities at Desert Cottage II

Transportation

All of our residents have access to our transportation services at a reasonable cost. There are also several churches located within the surrounding neighborhood.

Pet Care Options

Pet care is available for our residents' beloved pets.

Medical Care Services

Our 24-hour awake staff is available to assist your loved one in fulfilling time-sensitive needs, should they arise. Our medication-care managers organize the medication services available to our residents. Staff can engage in monitoring residents' blood sugar to tailor daily pill dosages. We have registered nurses on our community staff. The facility offers 2-person assisted transfers, including sitting-to-standing, standing-to-sitting, etc. This facility is not licensed by the state to offer medication dispensing services, however, residents are supported in their self-medication efforts as much as possible. Caregivers at our facility receive specialized, relevant training in a variety of areas. We recruit first-class visiting podiatrists whose job it is to ensure our residents are happy, fit, and mobile. Regular visits from specialized occupational therapists are available to residents to aid development, recovery, improvements, and maintenance of skills needed for daily living. Speech therapy services are provided by trained and certified speech-pathologists. A visiting nurse is available to all residents. We always have a doctor on call to handle adjustments in medication, continued consultation, and urgent medical needs when they arise. A dentist pays regular visits to our facility. Our residents can schedule reminders and exceptions for both medications and care activities. On-site hospice care is provided. Our community offers respite care - a short-term stay at a senior living community - perfect for those recovering from a hospital visit, the interim during which a caregiver takes an extended vacation, or simply to experience a senior living trial period. This community provides ADL assistance and medication administration. Our weight limit for assisted lifts and single-person transfers is 25 lbs. Our facility is properly equipped and staffed to handle feeding IV insertion and feeding tube management. Our facility services include catheter care. Healthcare services include colostomy care. Services for residents with Disorientation/Lack of Awareness issues ensure residents are well-directed (using queuing, for instance) and supported in a healthy lifestyle - nobody falls between the cracks. Alzheimer's and dementia may encourage wandering as a means of coping with anxiety. Our facility utilizes a locked and secured perimeter to ensure the safety of our residents.Our facilities are secure and the staff is specially trained in de-escalating exit-seeking behaviors. We accept residents with behavioral issues - our staff is specially trained in de-escalating behavioral episodes and our facilities are fully equipped to handle any related occurrences that may arise. Our facilities are secure and our staff is specially trained to contain and de-escalate dangerous behaviors and suicidal ideation. Our staff is specially trained in de-escalating exit-seeking behaviors.

Community information at Desert Cottage II

Community Certifications

Our property is licensed for 6 residents. The building was constructed in 2005. We accept residents from the age of 60 and above.

Local Emergency Services

Local fire, police, and EMT services are nearby and ready to respond.

Local Area Amenities

There are shopping centers and beautiful parks located in the surrounding neighborhood. Hotels are conveniently located near the facility for residents' guests and visitors.