Lytton Gardens Community Care
About Lytton Gardens Community Care
Lytton Gardens Community Care is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 55 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: October 1, 2026 · 11 citations in about five years
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Medi-Cal & Medicare
Not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here — ask the community, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
How Medi-Cal, ALW & Medicare work for assisted living · ALW homes in Santa Clara County
State inspection record
For comparison, 22% of larger communities (7+ beds) in Santa Clara County have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 2 Type A citations and 2 Type B citations. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read Lytton Gardens Community Care's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
The facts
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Lytton Gardens Community Care cost & FAQ
How much does Lytton Gardens Community Care cost?
Lytton Gardens Community Care's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $7,200: base rent of about $6,000 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,200. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on Palo Alto-area prices for this care level; Lytton Gardens Community Care hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at Lytton Gardens Community Care include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask Lytton Gardens Community Care for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does Lytton Gardens Community Care provide?
Lytton Gardens Community Care is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #430701864 and is licensed for up to 55 residents.
Does Lytton Gardens Community Care accept Medi-Cal?
Lytton Gardens Community Care is not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here. Ask the community directly, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
Has Lytton Gardens Community Care had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited Lytton Gardens Community Care 29 times, most recently on October 1, 2026. It received 2 Type A citations (the most serious kind) and 9 Type B citations. The state investigated 11 complaints: 6 allegations were substantiated, 12 not proven and 3 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour Lytton Gardens Community Care?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to Lytton Gardens Community Care only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (650) 617-7338.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Palo Alto · 2026 California cost report