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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 South Los Altos.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Jose, Fremont or Loyola.
Types of care available in Los Altos, CA
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
958 Vermont Street, San Jose, CA 95126
My experience with Rose Garden City has been good. The facility is clean, the staff is friendly, and they provide good care. Overall I'm satisfied with the services they offer.
If you are searching for an assisted living facility in sunny San Jose, Calif., look no further than Rose Garden Court. This is a medium-care facility that accepts patients that are over 55 years old. The community setting provided at this assisted living facility provides senior citizens with...
1616 Gordon St, Redwood City, CA 94061
I liked that this was close to me. I liked that it was a mixed facility with assisted living and memory care combined together. My mother can do activities with higher functioning people. It also had a...
531 N Central Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
The facility seemed clen, but was overly hot. Easy parking with handicap parking. Staff was very friendly. RN is on site at all times. Currently, 13 residents; usual max is 16, but can be 21. Shared...
HMC of Campbell is located in the beautiful state of California where the weather is deemed to be perfect year round. The senior care facility that has been in business for more than 30 years provides superior care for the elderly that requires assisted living. We are known for the compassion...
809 Fremont Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024
1855 Miramonte Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
2530 Solace Pl, Mountain View, CA 94040
1949 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040
373 Pine Ln, Los Altos, CA 94022
176 S Bernardo Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
1025 Carson Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
22445 Cupertino Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
899 E. Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
850 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
850 Webster St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
180 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
649 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
620 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley California, Vi at Palo Alto is a Life Plan community, also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), situated on 23 lush acres of Stanford Property. Our assisted and independent living community offers a wide array of amenities and benefits to...
1185 Monte Rosa Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
1601 Petersen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95129
1818 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050
2350 Calle De Luna, Santa Clara, CA 95054
2350 Calle De Luna, Santa Clara, CA 95054
100 Bellerose Dr, San Jose, CA 95128
100 Bellerose, San Jose, CA 96128
100 Bellerose, San Jose, CA 96128
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.
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