3 Medi-Cal / Assisted Living Waiver homes in Desert Hot Springs
The Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) — the Medi-Cal program that pays for care in assisted living — has licensed participating homes on file in 15 California counties. DHCS enrollment records as of September 23, 2026 list 3 currently licensed participating homes in Desert Hot Springs, out of 9 licensed residential care homes here and 120 participating homes across Riverside County. Each is listed below with its state license number.
DHCS ALW enrollment records · CDSS licensing roster · September 23, 2026
Which homes in Desert Hot Springs take Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver?
3 licensed homes in Desert Hot Springs appear in DHCS Assisted Living Waiver enrollment records as of September 23, 2026. Of these, 3 are board-and-care homes licensed for six or fewer residents. Homes are listed alphabetically — never ranked — and each name links to its full state record, including inspection history and care approvals. Enrollment can change, so confirm current participation directly with the home.
- Dulce Villa IWheelchair / non-ambulatoryHospice careBedridden
- Dulce Villa IIWheelchair / non-ambulatoryHospice careBedridden
- Mission Lake VillaWheelchair / non-ambulatoryHospice careBedridden
DHCS ALW enrollment records · CDSS licensing roster · September 23, 2026
What is the Assisted Living Waiver?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program run by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). For eligible Medi-Cal members who would otherwise qualify for nursing-facility care, it pays for care services in a participating home; room and board are generally paid separately. The list above reflects DHCS enrollment records as of September 23, 2026 — see how the waiver works and who qualifies.