5 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores run above average.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Los Gatos 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 $4,750/mo. That's roughly 10% less than the county average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $3,500 up to $6,000 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. Only 2 of 5 facilities publish their pricing, so expect to make some calls.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Los Gatos is 8.3 out of 10. That puts Los Gatos 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 3 facilities here offer it.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 5 licensed assisted living facilities in Los Gatos 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.
Compared with most of California, Los Gatos is more affordable. The average here is $4,750/mo, about 10% less than the typical California city we track. Prices still vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 5 facilities in Los Gatos with a FYI Safety Score, 2 land in the Good or Excellent range and 0 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 5 facilities with an inspection record, 80% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Los Gatos 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, 3 facilities in Los Gatos 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.