StarLight CareGivers, Inc.

Overview of Starlight Caregivers, INC.

Starlight is a premier community that offers comprehensive senior care management and home care services in Los Altos, California. Their approach emphasizes personalized 24×7 services to address a range of aging life care and home care needs, all while keeping family members closely involved in the care process through effective communication.

Starlight understands that aging adults and those with disabilities may prefer the assistance of professional caregivers for ADLs like bathing and toileting, ensuring that seniors can maintain their dignity and independence. They are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for senior residents and their families, providing peace of mind and well-being at every step.

(650) 600-8108

Walk Score: 92 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)

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About this community

Status2014-07-07t00:00:00z

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at StarLight CareGivers, Inc.

Independent Living Home Care Memory Care

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority

General California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

Benefits

Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year) Weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings)

20.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Los Altos's city center to StarLight CareGivers, Inc.'s address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.53 miles to nearest hospital (Palo Alto VA Medical Center)

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What neighborhood is StarLight CareGivers, Inc. in?

StarLight CareGivers, Inc. is in the North Los Altos neighborhood of Los Altos.

Is StarLight CareGivers, Inc. in a walkable area?

StarLight CareGivers, Inc. has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the phone number of StarLight CareGivers, Inc.?

(650) 600-8108 will put you in contact with the team at StarLight CareGivers, Inc..

Is StarLight CareGivers, Inc. Medicare or Medicaid certified?

StarLight CareGivers, Inc. is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.