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El Sereno Home

(650) 968-8400

About El Sereno Home

El Sereno Home provides compassionate assisted living for seniors in Los Altos, California, where personalized support meets meaningful daily routines. Our team helps residents maintain independence while offering the practical assistance that makes life easier and safer.

Community at a glance

Capacity

6 residents

State license

#435294193, Licensed

Location

Los Altos, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted Living

Contact & location

2080 El Sereno Avenue, Los Altos, California 94024

(650) 968-8400

California inspection record

From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects El Sereno Home. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports

State inspectors last visited El Sereno Home on April 27, 2026.

Since May 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 1 complaint visit.

Inspectors issued 1 Type B citation. A Type B citation means a potential risk if not corrected.

Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.

The state investigated 1 complaint, and substantiated none of the allegations.

Last visit

Apr 27, 2026

Routine inspections

5

Type A citations

0

Type B citations

1

Visits and citations

Kind of visitVisitsType AType B
Routine inspections500
Complaint investigations100
Other visits001

Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Apr 27, 2026, May 7, 2025, May 21, 2024, May 16, 2023, May 6, 2022.

Complaints

  • March 11, 20251 unfounded
substantiated:
the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
inconclusive:
the state could not prove or disprove it.
unsubstantiated:
it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
unfounded:
the state found it false or not possible.

License

License number
435294193
License type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed capacity
6 residents
Licensed since
May 5, 2006
Licensee
Carr, Theresa R.
Administrator
Carr, Theresa R.

Location

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2080 El Sereno AvenueLos Altos, CA 94024

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Los Altos

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has El Sereno Home had any violations?+

California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued El Sereno Home 0 Type A citations and 1 Type B citation since May 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.

When was El Sereno Home last inspected?+

State inspectors last visited on April 27, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.

Have there been complaints about El Sereno Home?+

The state investigated 1 complaint since May 2022. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 0 unsubstantiated and 1 unfounded.

How much does assisted living cost?+

The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+

Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.

What's the difference from a nursing home?+

Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.

Senior living in Los Altos Assisted Living in California Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026