27402 Manon Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544
2.3
(3 reviews)
Diana's care home is a great facility for elderly people all the staff are professional and so kind, ...
$3,500
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27402 Manon Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544
2.3
(3 reviews)
Diana's care home is a great facility for elderly people all the staff are professional and so kind, ...
$3,500
809 Alice Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
2.0
(2 reviews)
Dad was at Casa Alice Care Home for about 6 weeks. He would go to bed at 9 o’clock, get up at 11 o’clock, and stay up until 3 or 4 in the morning. He was having several incontinence issues, and he was not responding well to the staff. I think part of...
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813 Hanover St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2.0
(2 reviews)
My mother is in Hanover Guest Home. The staff is very caring and very nice, and the owner is also very nice. The facility is old, but the staff makes up for it. There are not many programs there, so there's not a lot going on for the residents. Mostl...
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389 Juana Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577
2.0
(2 reviews)
Heritage Haven wasn't old, but the residents were older than I expected. It's kind of dark and gloomy, there was no energy, it doesn't sound good, and feel good. It wasn't a fit for me at all....
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1525 7th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
2.0
(1 reviews)
House of Psalms Assisted Living is the most reasonable out of all the places I visited. There are no amenities. It's pretty much a place to stay for room and board. The place is very basic and there are no frills. It's clean enough. The room is very ...
$2,500
1155 S. Mary, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
1.0
(1 reviews)
A couple of people said hello at Rose Guest Home, but the home was dirty. They had a backyard, but there was nobody out there....
$3,000
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723 Raney Court, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1.0
(1 reviews)
I was disappointed with Unicorn RCH. There really wasn’t much of a community. There were people there, but most of them were in bed. They said they had activities, but some of the people were just sitting in front of the TV. I didn’t see any activiti...
$3,500
265 Acacia Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066
Crystal Springs Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Crystal Springs Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. We aim to provide the highest quality of care to all residents at all times by making them feel safe, secure and cared for by our team comprising of an experienced caregivers. We recognize and uphold the resident's bill of rights. We respect the dignity and unique worth of each resident. We maintain and promote quality of life by ensuring that opportunities are available, accessible and developed in order that every individual resident is assisted and motivated for growth in all dimensions of life being physical, psychological, and social.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$3,000
3800 Rhoda Drive, San Jose, CA 95117
Golden Shore Care Home is a fresh alternative to a skilled nursing facility that provides specialized residential care to frail and elderly individuals who need assistance with medications, meals, bathing and dressing. While they do not require skilled nursing care, our residents do benefit from personal attention and our unique philosophy that "Smaller is better."To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$4,500
34923 Osprey Drive, Union City, CA 94587
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2640 Mallard Ct, Union City, CA 94587
St Therese Care Home II is located in Union City, CA, in the San Francisco Bay area. Situated within a serene residential neighborhood, the facility is near Alameda Creek Trail, where active seniors can go for scenic walks. It is also surrounded by a variety of restaurants and shopping centers. St. Therese Care Home II is a state licensed assisted living facility with a 24-hour staff that is continuously trained on how to provide quality care . They provide assistance to its residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing and grooming, as well as housekeeping and laundry services. The facility also offers accommodations for those in need of respite care and hospice care. Amenities at St. Therese Care Home II are designed to provide comfort and encourage an active lifestyle. Residents receive three meals a day, and there are plenty of planned social and educational activities for them to participate in, such as games and group trips. There are also indoor and outdoor common areas where residents can socialize with friends and family. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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35525 Niles Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
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1018 Clinton St, Redwood City, CA 94061
East West Care is a residential care facility located in Redwood City, CA, on a site that is surrounded by parks and shopping centers. The facility is 27 miles south of San Francisco and is accessible by public transit. Hotels are available nearby for visitors. The senior community is limited to residents aged 55 and older. It provides care services, including 1-person assisted transfers, on-site hospice care, medication administration and incontinence care. The staff at East West Care also works with residents with issues related to disorientation and lack of awareness. Additionally, the community supports respite care by allowing for short-term visits, and it is set up to help residents maintain active, healthy lifestyles. East West Care has many amenities for seniors to enjoy, such as housekeeping. The air conditioning in units is carefully regulated for comfort and safety. Units on the ground floor and with private bathrooms are available. East West Care also features a patio garden and indoor community areas.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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2609 Corte Elena, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Pleasanton Senior Care Villa is located near the Arroyo Valle stream in Pleasanton, CA. Seniors can enjoy living close to the Alameda County Fairgrounds, the Meadowland Park and Del Prado Park. Public transportation passes nearby, making shopping or theater trips to downtown Pleasanton a simple affair. Pleasanton Senior Care Villa is a small care home with a family atmosphere. Residents aged 55 and over are accepted, and the facility accepts up to six residents at a time. Staff members provide seniors with assistance with grooming, bathing and basic healthcare services such as colostomy care. Seniors can take advantage of full meal service, including Kosher and vegetarian menu options. A program of physical and mental exercises helps to keep seniors fit and active. The indoor common areas help promote a community atmosphere. Some staff members speak Russian and English.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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2511 Catalpa Way, San Bruno, CA 94066
Our warm and welcoming senior Board and Care can help provide families with immediate relief to ensure that your loved ones are properly cared for. Access Care Center in San Bruno consists of highly qualified and trained staff to help give around-the-clock assistance and resident care based on individual needs. We are committed to ensuring that our residents care and safety needs are met at all times by consistently monitoring their physical and mental states. Various on-site activities give seniors an opportunity to engage socially with others while allowing an independent lifestyle.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$5,000
5652 Butano Park Drive, Fremont, CA 94538
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1818 Royal Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Located in a residential section of San Mateo, California, Harmony Assisted Living of San Mateo is conveniently close to public transportation and several neighborhood parks. Live entertainment is just blocks away at the Bayside Performing Arts Center. The facility is easily accessible via U.S. Highway 101. Harmony Living of San Mateo is a residential care home that offers supportive services to seniors aged 60 and older. Private and semiprivate rooms are available, and licensed health care practitioners are available around-the-clock. Services may include catheter care, assisted lifts, insulin injections and bladder- and bowel-related incontinence care. The facility is equipped to support residents who have lack-of-awareness or disorientation issues and can provide on-site hospice services. At Harmony Living of San Mateo, seniors can spend their leisure time relaxing in comfortable indoor and outdoor common areas, and the community features a patio garden, which is accessible to individuals with mobility limitations. Private rooms are pet-friendly, and pet-care services are available. The facility provides all meals, and seniors may take advantage of on-site activities and regularly scheduled outings to nearby points of interest.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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280 Stilt Ct, Foster City, CA 94404
Set at the end of a cul-de-sac in a quiet residential neighborhood right at the edge of San Francisco Bay, the Foster City Care Home is a small, homey facility for seniors in Foster City, California. The area is a comfortable place for seniors to retire thanks to its close proximity to San Francisco, located just 30 minutes away. Residents have access to on-call doctors and rehabilitative services in addition to qualified caregivers, who are available 24-hours a day to help with activities of daily living. Staff can help seniors monitor their blood sugar and take their daily medications, as well as attend to incontinence management and other specialized care. The facility is well-secured with a WanderGuard system to keep all residents safe. Foster City Home Care keeps residents engaged with organized social activities. Family members and loved ones are always welcome to join seniors for meals, which are home-cooked and served in a communal dining area three times per day. The facility has a variety of room sizes so residents can choose the type of accommodation that best suits their needs.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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1480- 159Th Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94578
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2580 Turnberry Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066
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Assisted Living
Loretta
5.0
Review of BridgePoint at Los Altos
BridgePoint at Los Altos was amazing. The staff there was very accommodating. They showed us all the normal stuff, like the assisted living, the dining room, and the activities. The food was very...
Assisted Living
Judith
5.0
Review of BridgePoint at Los Altos
I toured BridgePoint at Los Altos and I loved it. If they had had a transition to a memory care unit, I wouldn't have looked any further. That was my top choice. Unfortunately, it won't work for...
Assisted Living
A.H.
4.0
Review of BridgePoint at Los Altos
At BridgePoint at Los Altos, I live where I can have my plants, and I have a very big room. I'm in a very private room, I'm not near an elevator and I'm on the first floor. It's a very friendly...
In Los Altos, assisted living facilities charge a monthly median rate of $6,319 for care and housing, which is a 20% increase over the state average and 40% higher than the national norm. Rates tend to be lower in nearby cities, including San Jose, where monthly fees come in at $6,000, and Santa Cruz, where seniors pay about 12% less than assisted living residents in Los Altos. Similarly, monthly care costs in Vallejo are competitive compared to the local norm at $4,950, and in Modesto, seniors pay $4,000 per month for residential services.
Los Altos
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Vallejo
$4,950
Modesto
$4,000
Santa Cruz
$5,550
San Jose
$6,000
Assisted living rates in Los Altos come in at $6,319 per month.
The Med-Cali Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Assisted Living Waiver (ALW), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS) are three financial aid programs for seniors seeking assistance in the Los Altos area.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
With monthly rates at $6,319, assisted living is a comparatively affordable senior care option in Los Altos. Nursing home care, which is for seniors with advanced medical needs, costs about 83% more per month, although those who obtain daytime services through adult day health care pay considerably lower rates of $1,950. In-home care and home health care, which offer a similar scope of services as assisted living, are costlier than residential care at $6,864 and $7,150, respectively.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Data for Los Altos was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Los Altos and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Los Altos, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Los Altos Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.