7 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety records here are among the best in the county.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Los Alamitos has 7 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (5) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 2 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,385/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,290/mo. Prices range from $2,900 up to $6,129 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 7 of 7 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Los Alamitos is 9.3 out of 10. That puts Los Alamitos in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 2 facilities here offer it.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 7 licensed assisted living facilities in Los Alamitos with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's about average for California. Expect to pay around $5,385/mo, though prices vary widely depending on facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 7 facilities in Los Alamitos with a FYI Safety Score, 7 land in the Good or Excellent range and 0 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 7 facilities with an inspection record, 86% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Westmont of Cypress currently has the highest safety score in Los Alamitos at 9.3 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Westmont of Cypress starts at $5,795/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.3. Across all 7 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,900 to $6,129/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Los Alamitos currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
Yes, 2 facilities in Los Alamitos offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Westmont of Cypress. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
