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 2159 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.
683 Undajon Drive, San Jose, CA 95133
4.0
(1 reviews)
My mother is at Compassionate ElderCare. It's a month-to-month basis, and she's there on a temporary basis. The staff is friendly and hardworking, but they change from time to time. The facility is very clean. They have staff that cleans all the time...
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1007 Miramonte Ave, Mountain View, CA 94040
4.0
(1 reviews)
My grandmother is well cared for at this facility and they speak her native language. It is a small place that is clean and well kept. Visiting hours are flexible and the food is very good. The people are friendly and I trust them to oversee her we...
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4240 Redding St, Oakland, CA 94619
4.0
(1 reviews)
My wife is at J & C Care Center, Llc. She is quite happy over there and seems to be going along nicely. I like the response that I have gotten from the staff there. My wife is well cared for. She likes and relates to the other patients that are in th...
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673 Jennings Drive, San Jose, CA 95111
4.0
(1 reviews)
JNJJ Care Home is an older residential community. The lady there gave me a nice tour, and she's very polite. They have a nice backyard with some fruit trees and a shed. They have a small kitchen, and the room they showed me was small but neat and nic...
$2,200
1382 Williams Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066
4.0
(1 reviews)
Dad is in San Bruno Care Home, and he's just been there for 2 months and it's been a nightmare, from miscommunications to issues with my dad. They advertise as "24 hour awake staff" and they are not. They are not equipped either for "24 hour awake," ...
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35 Escuela Drive, Daly City, CA 94015
4.0
(2 reviews)
My grandmother stayed at St Francis Heights Convalescent. It was clean for the most part, and the management was pretty responsive. The social work department seemed understaffed. The rooms are pretty small, so it’s hard to navigate with a wheelchair...
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1017 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
4.0
(1 reviews)
The Watermark at San Jose has been open for several months now. We've met some of the staff but not enough to evaluate them. We've met the chef and the manager and it's all positive. It's very nice and it is a little less expensive than the other pla...
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14550 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
4.0
(1 reviews)
Blossom Hill Gardens was very nice but it was out of our price range. The people we dealt with were very friendly. We talked to some of the residents and they were really satisfied with the place. It was super clean. The grounds were well maintained....
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924 CEDAR STREET, Montara, CA 94037
4.0
(1 reviews)
We toured Cedar Lane Care Home in Montara. It was a good experience. It was clean and the ratio of staff to guests seemed pretty good. It was assisted living, but they also had staff for more advanced care, they offered that. The staff who assisted u...
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19960 Santa Maria Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546
3.9
(17 reviews)
We toured Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was very nice, clean, and has kind of a medium-sized environment as far as people living there. They're in a good location with access to stores. The rooms were clean, they had studi...
$4,995
2280 Gellert Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080
3.8
(18 reviews)
I went to Aegis of San Francisco. I would give them five for everything, but the prices are just all over the range of possibilities. It's just a very nice facility. Filipino staff. Everything about it is top-rate. The apartments are better, nicer in...
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290 N. San Tomas Aquino Road, Campbell, CA 95008
3.7
(8 reviews)
Campbell Village was very good and very affordable. The whole experience there was really good. It was very nice. They gave us a tour of the apartments and the activities going on. They had a huge dining room. It was very clean, very nice, and restau...
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23950 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544
3.7
(8 reviews)
I have visited the St. Regis community for five years now and feel like family. The staff all know your name and you feel they really care about you. One night I was there late and the Administrator brought me a turkey sandwich! The caregivers are co...
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1235 Hopkins Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062
3.7
(4 reviews)
Hopkins Manor is the best of the best! They provide outstanding and loving service to their residents. My mother was one. Honestly, my family and I feel so blessed to have had them provide the care to our wonderful mom. And during her last weeks ...
$8,500
1025 Carson Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
3.7
(6 reviews)
We have my mom at Sunnyside Gardens. It's been great. Every Tuesday and Thursday, John comes and plays and they call it a dance party. People are in wheelchairs, but he dances with them. They play trivia and do exercises every morning, which my mom p...
$6,500
1560 Middle Lane, Hayward, CA 94545
3.6
(3 reviews)
My mom lived at Scott Villa for 5 years and they took wonderful care of her. They are affordable (by comparison), clean, and run by the most caring, lovely staff. My mom was a tough case and they handled all her quirks with ease. I will be forever gr...
$5,000
20400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, Saratoga, CA 95070
3.6
(9 reviews)
A very friendly, loving and comforting place. My mom spent over a year in the care of the dedicated personnel. Everyone from the cleaning crew, CNA's, nurses, therapists, dietary staff, and entertainment staff were friendly and great at their jobs...
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960 Vermont Street, San Jose, CA 95126
3.5
(13 reviews)
Noone wants to place a mom or dad away from them. I can guarantee you that if you are in this position that rose garden court will definitely help ease the situation. Our family truely is blessed to have my dad at rose garden court. ...
$8,500
110 41st Street, Oakland, CA 94611
3.5
(19 reviews)
Piedmont Gardens CCRC was more in the heart of the city. It was more like an independent place where they didn't have any locked gates. You could come and go with this kind of machine you have to go through (although it made it difficult for visitors...
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38801 Hastings Street, Fremont, CA 94536
3.3
(6 reviews)
I am choosing Fremont Village for my brother. The facility was very, very clean. The dining room area was very acceptable and the activity area was very acceptable, too. They had exercise activities and motion activities. A week ago, they had a luau ...
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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.
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