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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 2175 reviews reviews of communities in the area. Overall, these locations earn a collective rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars, exemplifying the area's quality of care.
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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 ..."
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1 East Selby Lane, Redwood City, CA 94063
3.6
(6 reviews)
"I toured Oakmont of Redwood City. They were all great. I would have been happy with any of them if I needed a place. Everyone was prepared when I got there. They have multiple movie rooms. They had a room for after-hours food where customers could he..."
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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..."
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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. ..."
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44 Dubost Ct, Danville, CA 94526
3.0
(2 reviews)
"We placed him at Danville Home because we felt that the place was safe inside. A nice lady gave us a tour of the whole place. They were cooking lunch, and it smelled good. It looks like the place is very good to live in. The room was small, but it’s ..."
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419 Topaz Street, Redwood City, CA 94062
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The tour I had at Spice of Life went well. Everything at the house itself, because this was a residential home, looked good. It matched the pictures that were offered with the brochure. The staff that was there was attentive and gave great informatio..."
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205 El Pinto, Danville, CA 94526
2.7
(7 reviews)
"Magnolia Garden have nurses that come in. They had a wonderful patio outside with animals that live in the vicinity for the participants to feed. It’s a wonderful setting with a lot of big trees. It’s very pretty. They do have a person that’s in char..."
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7693 Donohue Dr, Dublin, CA 94568
2.5
(2 reviews)
"I toured Welcome Home Senior Residences-Dublin for my mother. It seemed like they only have a handful of residents like four or six, so, it seems like they kind of do whatever the individual needs. It wasn't a group approach. The house was clean an..."
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16 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2.0
(2 reviews)
"Silver Point Plaza was an old facility that needed updating. It did not meet the needs of my dad, but the staff seemed to be very friendly and eager. The place was clean and provided activities. ..."
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4643 Hampshire Way, Fremont, CA 94538
"Muriel's Residential Facility offers senior care in Fremont, California. Residents can enjoy its homey atmosphere and choice of private or s..."
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835 Jefferson Court, San Mateo, CA 94401
"There comes a time in our lives when our aging loved ones can no longer live on their own. When you face this critical decision making point..."
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3645 Fleetwood Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066
"We are operating a 6-bed facility for ambulatory and non-ambulatory clients. We only accept private clients. We have 2 private rooms and 2 s..."
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1494 Koch Lane, San Jose, CA 95125
",Villa Antonio is proud to offer it�s residents a warm, comfortable, and secure atmosphere. It is complete with a variety of support service..."
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2921 Isabel Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
"Portola Place is an assisted living facility that is located in beautiful San Mateo CA. Our facility is small and is located in a beautiful ..."
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22400 Second St., Hayward, CA 94541
" Bellara Living begins in our oasis-like courtyard, a place to sit comfortably with a friend, tap a foot to live entertainment or dine outs..."
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760 Leigh Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
"College Manor is proud to offer it�s residents a warm, comfortable, and secure atmosphere. It is complete with a variety of support services..."
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1224 Bent Drive, Campbell, CA 95008
"We are located in the quite, safe and beautiful Willow Glen/Dry Creek neighborhood. We provide a pleasant and homelike atmosphere and loving..."
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41223 Chiltern Drive, Fremont, CA 94539
"Close to the junction of Paseo Padre Parkway and Driscoll Road, Beloved Home Retreat is a conveniently situated assisted living facility in ..."
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581 E. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
" Personalized assisted living and memory care services Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, Within easy reach of downtown Sunnyvale, upscale ..."
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843 Jefferson Court, San Mateo, CA 94401
"There comes a time in our lives when our aging loved ones can no longer live on their own. When you face this critical decision making point..."
READ MOREAccording 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.
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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