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The cost of independent living in Los Altos is about $5,592 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options. Read 682 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
MorningStar at West San Jose is dedicated to making your retirement years carefree through a lifestyle of comfort, enjoyment and wellness. Our four-story community in beautiful west San Jose offers 69 assisted living suites (studio, one and two-bedroom) and 34 suites devoted to the individualized...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Webster House is a continuing care retirement community located close to the Stanford University campus and a short walk from downtown Palo Alto.Sunrise Independent Living is for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household....
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discover a new vision of luxury senior living, now brought to life at Ellore Senior Living. Built from the ground up, with modern interiors by March and White Design, Ellore Senior Living is thoughtfully crafted for older adults who seek a lifestyle of abundant style, wellness, and social...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Santana Terrace is a brand new Apartment community, we are located only steps away from Santana Row and more! Our amazing community features amazing common areas to enjoy with your Family and Friends. Our amenities include a roof deck with BBQ grills, serene gardens, a pet run, dog wash area,...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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...

Cost of independent living in Los Altos, CA

The average cost of senior living in Los Altos is $5,592 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Carlos, CA with an average of $5,517 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Los Altos, CA vs. nearby cities

Los Altos, CA
$5,592/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Los Altos, CA vs. the state and national average

Los Altos, CA
$5,592/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Los Altos vs. other types of senior living

$6,444/mo
Independent Living
$5,592/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Los Altos, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,716/mo
Studio
$7,239/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,775/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,598/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Los Altos over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Los Altos

Recent reviews for independent living in Los Altos

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
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 .

Ivy Park at Palo Alto

5.0
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 ...
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Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community environment. Several reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at communities, with residents making new friends and feeling at home. At Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, the residents describe the community as 'a big strike of luck' and a place where 'older folk enjoy'. Activities and programs ...
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Exceptional food services. Numerous reviews mention the delicious meals and dining experiences, with residents looking forward to each meal and appreciating the accommodations for dietary restrictions. At Holiday Warburton Place, for example, a resident enjoys chatting in sign language with the deaf chef. The variety an ...
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Helpful and caring staff. Many residents express gratitude for the caring and attentive nature of the staff at their community. At Palo Alto Commons, the experience has been 'great so far', with the move-in process going smoothly and the staff being responsive to requests. Families also appreciate the staff's dedicatio ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents enjoy having private, comfortable living spaces with ample room and thoughtful design features. At Atria Willow Glen, one resident appreciates having 'plenty of space including a nice bathroom, small but very functional kitchen, large closet space and a nice little balcony'. These sp ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Communities offer a range of engaging activities for residents to participate in, fostering social connections and promoting physical and mental well-being. At Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, residents enjoy flower arranging, weekly social groups, exercise classes, bingo, and even pool time. T ...
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Proximity to essential services and amenities. Locations near important services and amenities, such as hospitals, transportation, and shopping, are key considerations for many families choosing a senior living community. At Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, the community's proximity to BART, hospitals, and shopping makes it a convenient and ...
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Los Altos independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Altos independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Altos, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Los Altos independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Los Altos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Altos independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Los Altos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Los Altos, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Altos independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Los Altos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Los Altos, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
48.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Los Altos, California. See full list of communities.

There are 48 independent living facilities near Los Altos, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Los Altos, California are Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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