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Redwood Convalescent Hospital
22103 REDWOOD ROAD, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Assisted Living Communities in Palo Alto, California
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...
monthly cost for care at these facilities equates to roughly $7,150, placing local costs $900 higher than the state median of $6,250. Further, this rate is $1,800 above the standard national amount of $5,350.
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.
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Chestnut House
590 Chestnut St, San Carlos, CA 94070
Chestnut House is situated on a quiet street in beautiful San Carlos on the San Francisco peninsula. The city has free Music in the Park and Movies in the Park throughout the summer, and the Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve are well known for its beautiful spring flowers. Drives in the country can be supplemented by tours of the various wineries surrounding the city. Located only a block from downtown San Carlos, Chestnut House provides a family-like setting that encourages meaningful relationships between residents. The large house is licensed for up to six assisted living residents and maintains waivers for dementia and hospice care as well. Three full-time staff provide ambulatory and non-ambulatory care. Chestnut House has a large garden and outdoor area with scenic picnic areas and ramps for accessibility. It's directly across the street from the San Carlos Adult Community Center where free special interest groups, games and fitness classes are available for free or a nominal cost. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Flintwood Care Home
36614 Flintwood Dr, Newark, CA 94560
Flintwood Care Home is situated in Newark, CA, close to the intersection of Nimitz Freeway and Thornton Avenue. Residents in the community have plenty of places to visit in the neighborhood during their leisure time, including recreation sites such as Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area, Coyote Hills Regional Park and Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Plenty of shops, physician offices and restaurants are also within a short distance. Flintwood Care Home is an assisted living community that strives to provide affordable quality care to seniors in need of support with their daily routine. A caring team of caregivers is on hand day and night to ensure all residents' needs are met on time. The staff assists with daily living activities, food preparation, room cleaning, laundry and linen services, mobility transfers and medication management. Residents can enjoy personalized attention because the community is small and maintains a high staff-to-resident ratio. Hospice care is available. The community provides a host of amenities for the physical and mental well-being of seniors, including life-enriching activities to keep seniors engaged and entertained. It provides complimentary transportation to appointments and errands, and residents can enjoy regular group outings to local attractions. The community is secured to ensure residents are protected.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Capra House Care Home
779 Park Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Cape Community Care
3923 Wilshire Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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Regency Care Home
3285 Santa Rosa Court, Union City, CA 94587
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Flintcrest House Ii
3094 Stevens Lane, San Jose, CA 95148
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C & C's Care Home
2700 Oakmont Dr, San Bruno, CA 94066
Located in San Bruno, California, just minutes from the ocean, C & C's Care Home offers its residents a beautiful setting with year-round pleasant weather and access to world-class amenities. The immediate surroundings include many parks, trails and scenic spots, while quality shops and restaurants are just minutes away by car or public transportation. C & C's Care Home is a residential home for seniors that features wheelchair-accessible private bedrooms and bathrooms with walk-in showers. The home is staffed by professional caregivers who are available 24/7 to assist with medical and nonmedical issues. The staff also has de-escalation training to support seniors who exhibit behavioral issues. C & C's offers a flexible pricing system that accounts for each resident's unique needs. C & C's Care Home is a family-style residential property that may be more appealing to seniors who desire a quiet lifestyle. Residents here enjoy freshly prepared meals daily, and a variety of physical and social activities. Excursions to attractions around the peninsula are planned regularly, such as theaters, shops, restaurants and museums. Seniors who have their own vehicles can find plenty of parking on-site.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Serenity Of Silicon Valley
777 Terrazzo Drive, San Jose, CA 95123
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St Anne's Home For Elderly
790 Lakebird Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
St Anne's Home for Elderly is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Lakewood, CA, just next to Lakewood Park. The facility is connected by good transport infrastructure, making it easy for residents and their families to access it. There are plenty of things to do and places to visit in the neighborhood, and the region enjoys mild winters and warm summers. Residents can enjoy the outdoors for the better part of the year. St Anne's Home for Elderly is an assisted living facility offering a team of trained individuals to provide compassionate care to seniors. The crew is available around the clock to attend to all residents' arising needs, and it can help with everything from personal hygiene and care to medication management, meal preparation, room cleaning and laundry and linen services. The staff can also help in monitoring insulin levels to adjust medication dosages. An on-call doctor is available, and visiting practitioners include a nurse and occupational, physical and speech therapists. Respite and incontinence care are also offered. Amenities include a pet-friendly environment, American Sign Language, on-site and off-site activities, on-site beautician, outdoor common areas and complimentary transportation. Other perks include home-cooked meals, planned social activities and outings and English- and Filipino-speaking staff members.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Millbrae Manor
1001 HEMLOCK AVENUE, Millbrae, CA 94030
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Precious Moments Residential Care Home #3 - CLOSED
1708 Hallmark Ln, San Jose, CA 95124
At Precious Moments Residential Care Home #2, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are supported, while our wide variety of activities provides them with the opportunity to enjoy enriching and entertaining experiences in the company of others. Precious Moments Residential Care Home #2 is more than just a place to live. It's a lifestyle.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Precious Moments Residential Care Home #2
1701 Foxworthy Ave, San Jose, CA 95124
At Precious Moments Residential Care Home #2, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are supported, while our wide variety of activities provides them with the opportunity to enjoy enriching and entertaining experiences in the company of others. Precious Moments Residential Care Home #2 is more than just a place to live. It's a lifestyle.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Danville Rehabilitation
336 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526
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Marilag's Care Home
2293 Lanai Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
Marilag's Care Home is nestled in a quiet, safe neighborhood located in San Jose, Ca. We pride ourselves on treating our senior residents with the utmost care and respect that they deserve. Our staff is trained to assist your loved one with daily tasks and activities, such as, eating, bathing, toileting and dressing. We are also happy to help out with minor housekeeping chores. We are known for the social and recreational activities that we present everyday to our seniors. Daily exercise is also available. Onsite and offsite devotional services are at our seniors' disposal. We have accessible indoor and outdoor common areas that promote healthy interaction among our clients. We believe these activities and amenities help keep seniors active, healthy and fit. Three nutritious meals are served daily and snacks and drinks are available throughout the day. At Marilag's care home we are proud to be known for our dedication to our sen ior clientele.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Helping Hands Residential Care Home 3
3318 Dias Drive, San Jose, CA 95148
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Beatitudes Mission Home
1000 El Capitan Drive, Danville, CA 94526
We will accommodate your loved ones care needs to include, bathing, grooming, toileting, dress or transfer assistance. We encourage exercise and offer weekly entertainment and day trips.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Villa Carmen
2800 Shannon Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Villa Carmen offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs to include assistance with medication management, showers, dressing and grooming.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Emmaus Care Home - Foster City
513 Broughton Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
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BonHomie IV
1583 Willowmont Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
At BonHomie, our rent is typically lower than large assisted living facilities for the same amount of service without sacrificing the level of care. We provide long term care for moderate to full assist, dementia (Alzheimer’s), hospice and hoyer lift assistance. Residents may select from private or semi private rooms equipped with emergency call system. Other support services to residents: three square meals (special diet accommodations), housekeeping, medication management, TV in bedroom, telephone in bedroom with own private number, social and recreational opportunities. Family and friends are welcome to visit.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Palo Alto
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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Palo Alto
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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Palo Alto
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Palo Alto
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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