5 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores run above average.
418 beds · $7,047/mo
Best safety record in Saratoga. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
5 beds · $4,000/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $5,000/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Saratoga 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 $5,384/mo. That's about 15% more than the county average of $4,675/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $4,000 up to $7,047 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 Saratoga is 9.4 out of 9.9. That puts Saratoga 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 Saratoga is $5,384/mo, which is about 15% more than the LA County average. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Saratoga Retirement Community currently has the highest safety score in Saratoga at 9.9 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, April Garden Villa of Saratoga starts at $4,000/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.6. Across all 5 facilities in the area, published prices range from $4,000 to $7,047/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Saratoga 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.