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El Sereno Home

2080 El Sereno Avenue

Los Altos, CA 94024

6 beds • Est. 2006 (19 years)


FYI Safety Score

9.3 Excellent

1 minor state citation and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 7 inspections. 1 complaint filed in early 2025 alleged a delay returning funds after a resident's death in December 2024; state investigators reviewed the admission agreement, death records, and hospice discharge summary and found the facility had issued a $6,909 refund check in February 2025, leaving the complaint unsubstantiated. Annual unannounced inspections across the full record documented clean and odorless conditions, locked medications, sharps, and hazardous materials, functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, sufficient food supplies, and staff with current first aid and CPR certifications. The most recent annual inspection on April 27, 2026 noted no deficiencies, with the facility observed to be clean and well maintained, resident rooms well organized and fully furnished, passageways unobstructed, and quarterly emergency drill logs current.


Why we like it

El Sereno Home is a 6-bed residential care home in Los Altos. The community was established in 2006 (20 years ago).

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment with high staff-to-resident attention.

  • Clean inspection record

    No Type A citations or substantiated complaints on file with the state.

  • Limited amenities

    As a 6-bed residential home, amenities and activities may be more limited than larger communities.


Pricing

Assisted Living

Suite$5,800/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

2080 El Sereno Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is El Sereno Home?
El Sereno Home has a FYI Safety Score of 9.3 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 1 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 7 inspections.
How much does El Sereno Home cost?
El Sereno Home starts at $5,800 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does El Sereno Home offer memory care?
Yes, El Sereno Home offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does El Sereno Home accept Medi-Cal?
El Sereno Home is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was El Sereno Home last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to El Sereno Home was on 2026-04-27. The facility has received 7 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does El Sereno Home have?
El Sereno Home has 1 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 7 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 9.3 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has El Sereno Home been in operation?
El Sereno Home has been licensed for 19 years in Los Altos, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
435294193
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
May 5, 2006 (19 years)
Licensee
Carr, Theresa R.
Administrator
Carr, Theresa R.
Phone
(650) 968-8400
Address
2080 El Sereno Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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