5 facilities, but not cheap. Los Altos is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety scores run above average.
6 beds · $5,800/mo
Best safety record in Los Altos. Small home, more personal attention.
150 beds · $5,250/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities.
6 beds · $7,500/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
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 $6,513/mo. That's about 39% more than the county average of $4,675/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $5,250 up to $7,500 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.
It's on the pricier side. The average in Los Altos is $6,513/mo, which is about 39% more than the LA County average. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
El Sereno Home currently has the highest safety score in Los Altos at 9.8 out of 9.9. 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, Bridgepoint at Los Altos starts at $5,250/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.4. Across all 5 facilities in the area, published prices range from $5,250 to $7,500/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care 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.