5 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 Altos has 5 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (3) 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 $5,680/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,311/mo. Prices range from $5,025 up to $6,094 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 4 of 5 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Los Altos is 9.5 out of 9.9. That puts Los Altos 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.
It's about average for LA County. Expect to pay around $5,680/mo, though prices vary widely depending on the facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Los Altos 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 Altos offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.