Palo Alto, a city in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, resides in Silicon Valley. Supporting its senior population, the city offers 7 assisted living facilities. In 2024, the estimated...
The following article provides an overview of assisted living communities in Palo Alto, presenting insights from 2158 reviews reviews of communities in the area. Overall, these locations earn a collective rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars, exemplifying the area's quality of care.
600 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
4.6
(13 reviews)
I was at Vi at Palo Alto for rehab. It was so fantastic. It was like being on a cruise. They were wonderful. All the physical therapists, the caregivers were very kind. I had my own room with a great view. The food was fantastic. I was in a wheelchai...
$6,090
4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306
4.5
(8 reviews)
I went to Palo Alto Commons for my husband. We love it. The most important thing is that they treated us as humans coming to them. Their main goal is the well-being of the body, brains, and minds of the residents. And also, this is a very small place...
$6,350
2701 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
4.3
(10 reviews)
I went here. It's really beautiful. I liked the fact that they have a dedicated staff so that the residents would know who their caregivers were. Where my husband was before, there would be like a pool of caregivers, and he would never know which car...
$5,795
437 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4.6
(6 reviews)
Webster House is a small place, and there are few residents. Everything looks very nice. It doesn't have any views. It's only four stories high and it looks onto trees if you're up on the fourth floor. But it is on a very busy street corner. The side...
Pricing not available
649 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4.0
(13 reviews)
My mother has moved into Lytton Gardens. The care that she's being given is very detailed and correct, especially in this time of the pandemic. The facility is very clean, and they have maintenance people that can help cater some items for her. They'...
Pricing not available
850 Webster, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4.2
(4 reviews)
Channing House is very nice. It's quite large. They have a walking track on the top of the building so people can walk around the top. There's a gorgeous view of the Santa Cruz mountain range, which is near us. The units cost by the floor. So if you ...
Pricing not available
Caring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
899 E Charleston Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
3.5
(4 reviews)
I visited this facility and was wowed by the high quality of the apartments and facilities - absolutely beautiful! The apartments have high ceilings and granite countertops, they look like high-end condos. The dining room is bright and everything i...
Pricing not available
429 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
5.0
(4 reviews)
My dad stayed at Sonnet Hill Senior Living. They assisted him with his medications. They coordinated with Kaiser to get him his own wheelchair and provided meals, they have activities there, but he didn't participate in those. They're doing his laund...
$5,950
624 Cypress Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030
5.0
(1 reviews)
My dad has been settled for several months now, so he's fine, and he is in Golden Age. I'm very happy with them. They take excellent care of my dad. He is very happy there. I don't have any complaints at all. He has a bedroom. Golden Age is a home; i...
$8,000
1474 Pompey Drive, San Jose, CA 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
All About Seniors is an actual home setting, so it's very homey, comfortable, and has a relaxed feel. The staff also lives there so they take care of the place very well, it's very clean. The food is excellent, and because there's only six residents,...
$6,000
9450 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
5.0
(2 reviews)
My mother is in Golden Living Guest Home, LLC. It's a board and care for six people. It's bright and cheerful, and they encourage the people to engage in activities. I haven't had that much contact with the staff, but they seem very nice. I'm very pl...
$4,800
909 College Drive, San Jose, CA 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother moved into Juliet Stephen RCH. It was a very good experience. Their response time when you push the button is so far it's always been under a minute. That's a huge thing right now. It's like a three-star hotel as far as their amenities. The...
$6,500
2900 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
5.0
(8 reviews)
The staff was incredibly caring to our aunt. I would show up unexpectedly and I would find staff giving her a gentle bath, helping her to eat or just holding her hand and talking to her. We could not have asked for a more attentive staff. Everythin...
$12,000
35490 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
5.0
(5 reviews)
My dear friend needed a safe and comfortable to live when her dementia claimed her ability to care for herself. We found the staff knowledgeable, efficient, kind and welcoming. The transition to memory care was much easier than I had anticipated....
$4,090
919 Rosette Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
5.0
(2 reviews)
The Parkview RCH#2 is very nice, and the people are very nice. It's assisted living, and my wife moved there. She is currently out again because she's hospitalized. They provide activities like taking them out a little bit. Most of the elderlies are ...
$5,500
6839 Singletree Ct, Pleasanton, CA 94588
5.0
(1 reviews)
I toured Welcome Home Senior Residence - Pleasanton. It's clean and neat, and it smelled good. The person who gave the tour was nice, they were friendly and open to showing the guest rooms or client rooms. I spoke to a guest there, she was very happy...
$7,500
2431 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda, CA 94501
5.0
(9 reviews)
My life has improved since moving to Cardinal Point . I enjoy my quiet apartment, meals in the dining room, many opportunities to exercise, join reading/discussion groups, play board/card games, work in the garden, walk along the estuary and thru t...
$5,795
CARING STARS WINNER
23500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
4.8
(64 reviews)
I toured The Forum at Rancho San Antonio. It's a clean facility with many amenities that I would be interested in. The staff was very knowledgeable. She knew what she was talking about, and I was impressed with her. It would be more what I was lookin...
$9,990
5700 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588
4.8
(7 reviews)
I toured Ivy Park at Pleasanton. Nicole, the person that I saw, was extremely helpful. It's a beautiful facility. Everything's just wonderful. I felt very special going there and being treated very respectfully and everything. So, I would say that wh...
$4,595
601 Laurel Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
4.7
(8 reviews)
The very first one we saw was The Stratford. It's quite an elegant place. It presents very nicely. It's very nice and clean. The units are a little bit on the small side, but very nice, and they have (I think) 11 floors, so it's a high rise, and they...
$6,672
Assisted Living
Marc
4.0
Review of Lytton Gardens
My mom is staying at Lytton Gardens. It's reasonably priced and convenient. They treat my mom consistently well. The staff members are good. The food is average. The quality is good, if not...
Assisted Living
Rose
4.0
Review of Ivy Park at Palo Alto
We are considering Ivy Park at Palo Alto for respite care and their representative was very nice. They only showed us a demo apartment and then showed us kind of the basic amenities. My mom is...
Provider response
Hi Rose, we really appreciate your review! Thank you!
Assisted Living
Judith
4.0
Review of Palo Alto Commons
Palo Alto Commons looked very clean and welcoming. I felt very comfortable there. The room was adequate. The woman during the tour was very good, very kind and welcoming, and interested in my...
According to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Palo Alto pay $7,150 per month for assisted living. While higher than the state median, costs prove more affordable than nearby San Francisco and Santa Cruz, where facilities charge $7,495 and $8,130 per month, respectively. On the other hand, more affordable care is accessible in Sacramento for $6,340. Modesto has even lower rates, with monthly prices settling around $4,100.
Palo Alto
$7,150
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
San Francisco
$7,495
Santa Cruz
$8,130
Modesto
$4,100
Sacramento
$6,340
Palo Alto residents can expect to pay $6,100 per month for assisted living according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is $1,100 more than California’s average rate of $5,000, and it’s even higher than the United States as a whole at $1,800 more.
Low-income seniors residing in Palo Alto may be eligible to apply for government funding to help pay for assisted living. There are currently two programs available: the 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver program through Medi-Cal and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Budget-conscious seniors may consider adult day care. Its part-time services offer a rate of $1,257 per month. While more expensive than assisted living, in-home care provides at-home personal services and household chores for $8,008. At a higher price of $8,771, home health care includes light medical services at home, preventing the need for institutionalization. Nursing homes, offering the highest level of care, see the costliest monthly expense at $13,809.
In-Home Care
$8,008
Home Health Care
$8,771
Adult Day Health Care
$1,257
Assisted Living Facility
$7,150
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$13,809
Note: Since data for Palo Alto is unavailable, we used data from the nearest city, San Jose, instead.
There are numerous free resources and programs available to Palo Alto’s senior community. Seniors can participate in volunteer opportunities, receive assistance to plan for long-term care and be connected with other helpful agencies in the area.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (408) 944-0567 | The main responsibility of long-term care ombudsmen is the defense of elder rights in assisted living communities. Seniors and their families can reach out to a staff member to report any facility-related problems, including financial abuse, denial of services, verbal or physical mistreatment and low-quality care. Assistance to gain admission into a long-term care setting may also be provided. Since this program is federally mandated, all services are strictly confidential and free of charge. |
| Sourcewise Community Resource Solutions | (408) 350-3200 | Sourcewise is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Santa Clara County where Palo Alto is located. Trained staff can help coordinate services for those awaiting placement in assisted living facilities. Residents may also be referred to resources, such as legal advice on civil cases, support groups for families and financial assistance as well as a variety of recreational programs. There are classes on technology and senior fitness, and counseling on Medicare is also available for uninsured residents or those experiencing any issues with their current provider. |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | (650) 696-7660 | Seniors can engage with the Palo Alto community and avoid social isolation through this volunteer program. Participants learn new skills and put existing ones to use with a variety of initiatives, including literacy projects, Meals on Wheels, skilled trades, food banks and legal support for residents with low incomes. In most cases, volunteers must be aged 55 or over and reside in northern Santa Clara County. |
| Office of Veterans Services | (408) 918-4980 | Santa Clara County’s Office of Veterans Services provides guidance on public benefits to former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Staff members can help residents gather military records and other documents required for their applications. Benefits, such as VA pensions and disability compensation, may partially cover assisted living fees. In addition, veterans who meet certain criteria may be eligible to receive free primary care at select medical centers. Meetings are available in person and remotely. |
Palo Alto-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
.png&w=256&q=75){kind=small}
