Assisted Living Communities in Saratoga, California

Assisted living facilities in Saratoga charge $5,550 per month for care, which exceeds the national average by 12% and the California norm by 6%. Even so, local care costs are moderate compared to rates in other cities in Central California. In San Jose and San Francisco, monthly care costs are several hundred dollars higher than in Saratoga at $6,000 and $6,319, respectively. On the other hand, seniors in Modesto generally pay about 28% less for assisted living than Saratoga residents, while in Stockton, care costs are 34% lower than the local norm. 

On average, Saratoga seniors pay $5,550 per month for assisted living.

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Assisted living facilities in Saratoga charge $5,550 per month for housing and care, making this the most affordable senior care option in the city. This type of care costs 19% less than in-home care and 21% less than home health care, neither of which includes living expenses, such as housing and meals. Additionally, it’s about half the cost of nursing home care, which starts at $10,646 per month for 24-hour medical support and semi-private accommodations.