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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Los Altos nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Los Altos, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Los Altos or another care type is right for you. Browse 51 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Los Altos.
We are also serving Nursing Homes facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rancho, Central Los Altos and Loyola Corners.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Jose, Fremont or Loyola.
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This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .
From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all kind and all helpful. She has a private room with a nice patio to sit out on in. We are please with selecting this community for my mom .
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional
1174 Los Altos Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
This is my mom’s first assisted living experience, and she loves it so far. Staff are very kind and attentive, the activities and camaraderie are very good. The common areas are really bright and cheery with...
BridgePoint at Los Altos is a full-service independent and assisted living community with a monthly rental in the residential neighborhood of Los Altos. Studio, alcove studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments feature a patio or balcony for relaxing and taking in the beautiful oak and fruit...
633 South Knickerbocker Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Very great tour and lunch. I have an overall positive experience here. Feels very homey and they do take a higher level of care.
About Sunrise of SunnyvaleCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in beautiful Sunnyvale, CANear El Camino HospitalRooftop garden with stunning views of the surrounding regionConvenient access via Highways 85, 101, 880 and 280Minutes from Sunnyvale Town Center, featuring Macy's...
500 South Winchester Boulevard, San Jose, CA 95128
Belmont takes their reputation for providing top notch care for their residents seriously. They are concerned with, and do their best to treat the residents with kindness and caring service. They request...
Belmont Village of San Jose, California is located in a city that is renowned for its quality of life, beautiful climate, and variety of exciting cultural, recreational, educational and entertainment opportunities. The facility is ideally situated directly across the street from the famed...
175 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
My mom was there for a 30 day respite stay. She said the staff was wonderful and very nice, quick to respond to any needs or questions she had. Management was also very responsive to any questions I had...
Atria Sunnyvale is a welcoming assisted living community in a lovely, quiet neighborhood situated close to downtown Sunnyvale, California. Residents and their families can enjoy a stroll along winding walkways or relax in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. Or they may prefer to entertain...
2384 Pacific Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051
It's a " smaller" facility where everyone knows each other. Everyone calls my mom by name, and engages with her in passing . Covid protocols in place and well monitored. They are very responsive to family /...
It feels like home.By choosing Pacific Gardens a family is assured that their loved one is well taken care of in a clean, comfortable home-like community. Pacific Gardens provides residents with nutritious fresh food, features engaging activities, and takes pride in their caring and competent...
917 Thornton Way, San Jose, CA 95128
What we like the most about Oakmont of San Jose is the friendliness, good communication with me, lovely environment. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had.
800 Roble Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Meadow Gardens has had several management changes in the 2+ years my conservator has been there. The current management is great. The staff has been caring throughout the stay. A good location, with sunny...
Welcome to Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park Memory Care community! We are a cozy, one story community nestled in a residential neighborhood. This charming community offers Memory Care services to our residents who have dementia/Alzheimer's. We have capacity for 43.Our residents enjoy a large, secure...
1039 East El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
We've been very pleased with Belmont Villages facility, staff, food, rooms, etc. All of it has helped make it such a great experience. We felt very comforted knowing Mom was there. Yes, we would recommend...
The community of Belmont Village of Sunnyvale is conveniently located between San Jose and San Francisco, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The facility is situated in a prime residential area, assisted living residents have easy access to shopping, restaurants, healthcare facilities and places of...
485 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
We were so happy we used a place for mom. We were lucky to be assigned to [name removed] who helped us find assisted living for our Uncle when under pressure to find housing within 3 days.She could not have...
Make the Most of Your Golden YearsOur warm and welcoming independent and assisted living community is nestled in one of the most scenic areas of the San Francisco Bay. With a convenient location between Palo Alto and San Mateo, you can embrace all the natural beauty and wonder California has to...
939 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
Someone whom I met through Avenidas showed me numerous memory care facilities from Redwood City to MV. I had almost decided on one for my loved one before we toured VT, the last place..The decision was made!...
939 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
Someone whom I met through Avenidas showed me numerous memory care facilities from Redwood City to MV. I had almost decided on one for my loved one before we toured VT, the last place..The decision was made!...
4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306
My loved one is currently a resident at Palo Alto Commons and everything about her experience at this facility has been great so far. Things seem to be working out well for her. The move in process went...
Palo Alto Commons is family owned and has been operating since 1990. Providing premier assisted living, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and exclusive, specialized higher levels of care in a lovely, residential setting. A month to month rental structure allows for flexibility and peace of mind. Our...
147 Crescent Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
They were really great. They gave very personalized care, and the staff truly cared a lot.
The Reyes family (partner and manager) has been involved in Senior Living for more than 30 years. The second generation is now creating unique, specialized Communities for Seniors throughout Northern California. Our family and our team members work to provide safe, engaging, and comfortable...
581 East Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
We chose this facility because it was new and nicely designed, although we were not there long enough to give a more thorough assessment.
•Personalized assisted living and memory care services•Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, Within easy reach of downtown Sunnyvale, upscale boutiques, restaurants, and parks.•Elegant studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites•Included services: three meals per day, weekly housekeeping, weekly...
581 East Fremont Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
We chose this facility because it was new and nicely designed, although we were not there long enough to give a more thorough assessment.
•Personalized assisted living and memory care services•Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, Within easy reach of downtown Sunnyvale, upscale boutiques, restaurants, and parks.•Elegant studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites•Included services: three meals per day, weekly housekeeping, weekly...
1931 Woodside Drive, Redwood City, CA 94061
I would tell others looking into Palm Villas that it is a very nice, very clean facility. The main reason we chose Palm Villas was because during our tour, clients were there and they highly recommended...
Palm Villas in beautiful Fremont California offers a clean atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. The surrounding area is serene and pleasant and outdoor areas are tastefully furnished and landscaped for many enjoyable afternoons. Fremont California also offers pleasant weather year...
2115 South Winchester Boulevard, Campbell, CA 95008
I chalked it up to my naivety, but it's important for people to realize the costs continue to increase. I thought there might be some rent increases eventually, but many other costs continue to be added. In...
Merrill Gardens at Campbell is luxurious, modern and convenient. Take advantage of being connected to a wellness center in addition to free Wi-Fi throughout the building. Good Samaritan Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center are also nearby. Most apartments in this modern retirement home...
3930 Williams Rd, San Jose, CA 95117
Looked at Morningstar 1st of the 5 facilities I toured. Knew immediately MS was the place for our old mom. Needed to do my due diligence to be able to sell MS to my sister who was traveling. Other...
Welcome to MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas, an upscale memory care facility for seniors in the sunny San Jose, California. This care community uses a holistic approach to caring for seniors living with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia. Through individualized, Montessori-based...
2701 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
We picked this community, because my aunt knew people who lived thereThe facility is very nice as are the services. Interactions with the team is somewhat challenging as there's no single point of contact....
About Sunrise of Palo AltoCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in Palo Alto, CA.Near Stanford hospitals and clinics, as well as Palo Alto Medical Foundation.Easy access to Stanford University, theatres, and Palo Alto Art Center; walking distance to shopping and dining on...
290 N San Tomas Aquino Rd, Campbell, CA 95008
We think it's great. It is working for us and we are very happy with them. This location has 2 floors. They offer activities like bingo. Transportation is offered for doctors appointments as well as outings...
Campbell Village is owned by Premier Senior Care Group. A family operated company whose mission is to create a family-style atmosphere, providing quality care with compassion and understanding. We strive to assure our residents have a safe environment, healthy lifestyle and happiness. ...
3544 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95128
The care at Oakmont of Silver Creek is good. Communication regarding issues or changes could improve, regular written reports on the status of the resident is also needed. Staff turn over is high. More...
5425 Mayme Ave, San Jose, CA 95129
We have been really pleased with Westgate. My mother- in-law has lived there for 2 months. She refused to move out of her house until a medical emergency forced the issue. When she moved, she asked for...
Westgate Villa is an assisted living community providing memory care in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California. Our magnificent community is located proximally to the Silicon Valley looking on the mountain view of Hamilton. San Jose city is perfect for relaxation and family getaways. With the...
16 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
The facility provided her a hospital bed until I was able to get one; very reasonable and kind management. The staff members were extremely helpful and caring. Keep in mind, my mom was placed in care during...
We are family owned and managed offering care home accommodations in the San Francisco peninsula area for seniors in need of living assistance. In specific homes we have the ability to care for seniors with special needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's, immobility, incontinence and other special...
14500 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070
My Mom and Dad chose this place for themselves. They have been at this facility for 14 years. It has been a wonderful place for both of them. My dad passes away in 2008 and my mom has since moved into...
We are located just miles from the Saratoga Village and Downtown Los Gatos. Our home city, downtown Saratoga features a year-round farmers’ market, and the Hakone Gardens, located just minutes from our campus, hosts one of the most authentic Japanese-style gardens in North America. Our Assisted...
23500 Cristo Rey Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014
About six months ago, a family friend relocated to The Forum at Rancho San Antonio. I'm happy to say that he's been quite pleased with everything thus far. Regardless of your lifestyle, we believe they have...
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:
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.”
Nursing homes — also called convalescent homes or skilled nursing facilities — in Los Altos are intended for seniors who require 24-hour monitoring and medical assistance. These communities are designed to promote independence among seniors who require constant nursing care to perform activities of daily living (ADLs), but do not require hospital-level care.
The median monthly cost of a private nursing home room in 2020 was about $15,200 in the San Francisco area and $11,400 in the state of California, according to Genworth. To learn more about the cost of nursing homes in Los Altos, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.
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 |
The top hospitals that service Los Altos include:
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
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
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
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.
2020 Presidential Election Results for Santa Clara County
| Democratic | Republican | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 72.7% | 25.2% | 2.1% |
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:
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.
Cogir of Brentwood, Oakmont of Montecito and Coterie Cathedral Hill are the top-rated nursing homes near Los Altos, California. See full list of communities.
There are 51 nursing homes near Los Altos, California. See the full list.
The best nursing home facilities near you in Los Altos, California are Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These nursing home communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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