116 Residential Care Homes near Los Altos, CA

Learn More About Care Homes in Los Altos, CA

The birthplace of Apple Computers, Los Altos is conveniently located in northern Silicon Valley, right in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. The city’s name translates to “The Heights.”

In Los Altos, residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Care Homes in Los Altos, CA

The median monthly cost of a room in a care home is about $3,500 in the state of California. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

Learn More About Los Altos, CA

Cost of Living

Los Altos is an affluent neighborhood located in the heart of Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. The total household expenses associated with living in Los Altos are rated 50 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated well above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
150	176	166	150	142	144

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$205,318 per year	$96,916 per year	$181,359 per year	$101,365 per year	$65,162 per year	$18,689 per year	$1,773 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Los Altos include:

El Camino Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 440+
• Specialties: lithotripsy, emergency services, ICU, diagnostic imaging

VA Palo Alto Health Care System

• Facility type: governmental, acute care
• Bed count: N/A
• Specialties: Veterans care

Weather and Climate

Los Altos’s climate is classified as Mediteranean, which means the city experiences mild winters and dry, warm summers. The average humidity level is 53%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 73%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
49°F	58°F	40°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
68°F	79°F	57°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 129

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 29.9″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
49.3	18.8%	30,690	4,744 per square mile	2.7

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
2.8%	5.0%	1.5%	10.7%	<0.1%	4.4%	77.0%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in San Jose: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 97/100

2020 Presidential Election Results for Santa Clara County

Democratic	Republican	Other
72.7%	25.2%	2.1%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

The birthplace of Apple Computers, Los Altos is located in the heart of Silicon Valley in Northern California’s Bay Area. Anyone interested in learning more about local history should visit the Los Altos History Museum, which details the transformation of the region from farmland to a high-tech hub. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the city’s superb park systems, with popular spots like:

• Redwood Grove Nature Preserve
• Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
• Foothills Park

Transportation

Public transportation in Los Altos is provided by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, which operates bus and rail services connecting the city to the rest of the Bay Area.