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.
552 W. Hacienda Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
5.0
(2 reviews)
My husband is in Princess Lodge. It's very warm, homey, and caring. The staff is very alert but very caring. They're affectionate with the residents there. It's very personalized. They don't refer to them as patients. They are residents of the commun...
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1 Avalon Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
5.0
(1 reviews)
My parents moved into the Frank Residences last November. I think it's a very good community. I think it's very well-run, well-managed, clean and very, very good. My parents are very, very happy there. The staff is excellent, very attentive, very goo...
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1212 South Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
5.0
(1 reviews)
Epione Residential Care was the only place that was willing to accept my dad. They are helpful and knowledgeable. They work on his dementia issues. They go above and beyond helping the elderly person transition into a new environment and accommodate ...
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1320 Valota Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
5.0
(4 reviews)
Having compassion, kindness and competence, The Ark in Redwood City, CA made a significant impact in my Dad’s health recovery. Bethany and her team of empathetic healthcare professionals were excellent. In particular, Val was a medical angel with hi...
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819 Gail Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
5.0
(2 reviews)
I want to give the highest possible rating to At Home Senior Living, Emmy N, RN, owner/manager!!! My mom lived there for the better part of two and a half years, and recently passed away. Everything I wrote in 2015 (Yelp review, 11/24/2015) remaine...
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849 North Delaware, San Mateo, CA 94401
5.0
(1 reviews)
My dad has been at George Anne Home for two months. The staff is very kind, nice, and caring. The house is clean and is really a nice place. They provide hospice care, and I'd highly recommend it. My dad's in a really nice single room with his own ba...
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1319 Maria Way, San Jose, CA 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
I visited All About Seniors Elder Care for my mother-in-law, and it was as if I was visiting my grandma in her house. It was like a small family, and they were like family members. The rooms are quite nice. I think it's clean overall: the buildings, ...
$6,000
1309 Ruus Lane, Hayward, CA 94544
5.0
(1 reviews)
I never knew how difficult it would be to put my father IN A HOME, for care but he suffers from Alzhiemers and also denial of Alzhiemers, so if he could be told he has a job there and given light duties like Janitor, he would be happy as a Bee! I wis...
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1515 Maddux Drive, Redwood City, CA 94061
5.0
(1 reviews)
My aunt currently lives in Britannia Place and she is happy there. She gets a lot of attention and help. It's a small community, like a single home, with maybe about six people in total. They have private rooms and she loves the food. The whole move-...
$3,500
34209 Sylvester Drive, Fremont, CA 94555
5.0
(1 reviews)
My father has moved into Common Destiny Care Home. It's a home, and it's very clean. They provide warm lunch, and the people are nice there. His accommodation is OK. He has basic things he needs. He is comfortable. It's small. The people can spend mo...
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1000 Balboa Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
5.0
(1 reviews)
Well, Burlingame is weather-wise too hot for Mom, or AM Residential would be among our top choices! The residents are happy, well dressed, interactive, and clean. The facility was older, but well kept. There were no signs of odors nor stains; everyth...
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801 Rose Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
5.0
(1 reviews)
Pine Hills has a very low ratio between patient and caregiver; I really like it. My dad has his own room, the caregivers are very nice, and they cooked homemade foods. My dad has dementia, and they always have someone around my dad even someone watch...
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2045 Sea Cliff Way, San Bruno, CA 94066
5.0
(1 reviews)
I visited Golden Manor of San Bruno. They had a person there that who helped with their meals, hair cutting, grooming, and stuff like that. It was a home setting type thing. It was like they had 7 bedrooms in there. Then, they had a kitchen, a living...
$5,500
3300 Stoneridge Creek Way, Pleasanton, CA 94588
4.9
(48 reviews)
Our New Life at Stoneridge Creek We just celebrated our one year anniversary at SRC in January. After living in our country home that we loved for 43 years, we moved into SRC, after making the decision that our house was just too big and too much to...
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5238 Coronado Ave., Oakland, CA 94618
4.8
(7 reviews)
I was less impressed with the ambiance at Merrill Gardens at Rockridge. The memory care area was good. The entry was kind of utilitarian. The people were very nice. Everything was nice. There was something about it that just didn't feel as good to me...
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4610 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118
4.8
(6 reviews)
We toured The Watermark at Almaden. I think all the amenities that they have to offer are great, and their whole staff, and the room. My relatives liked everything about it. They have a beautiful gym, a putting green, and they had different crafts th...
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1733 California Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
4.8
(11 reviews)
My mother has resided at Mills Estate Villa for several years. The facility is very well maintained. The Care Providers are excellent, extremely friendly and attend to my mother's needs. The individuals at Mills interact well with the doctors an...
$6,795
89 Westborough Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080
4.8
(5 reviews)
Westborough Royale was very well kept. The building was nice and clean and decorated very nicely. The wallpaper and the woodwork and everything all looked very nice. It had 2 large living rooms that I liked that one could relax in. The rooms for the ...
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800 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032
4.6
(16 reviews)
We visited The Terraces of Los Gatos, and it was an excellent place. The staff members were very friendly. The residents were very friendly. The facility was top of the line. My only concern about this place is that it has a different financial str...
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1600 Canyon Road, Moraga, CA 94556
4.6
(3 reviews)
We chose to move Dad to Moraga Royale because my sister lives within walking distance. That was a big reason. It also has better weather than San Francisco. The facility looks really good, very clean, very welcoming, and has a great outdoor area. The...
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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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