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991 CLYDE AVENUE, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1.7
(4 reviews)
"I like Valley House Care Center. It's very close to my house. The staff is really friendly and very accommodating. It's pretty fair and OK, and they have physical therapy. They have Bingo, someone plays the piano, and someone sings and dances...."
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99 ESCUELA DRIVE, Daly City, CA 94015
1.5
(7 reviews)
"My mom is in St. Francis Convalescent Pavilion. It’s good. They’re very attentive, nice people. The layout is good. The rooms are big and clean...."
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1628 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
1.3
(3 reviews)
"Care at this facility was poor. Call bells went unanswered for up to 20 minutes. Only canned fruits and vegetables were providedand on one weekend my dinner consisted only of a chicken salad sandwich. Meals were either cold or lukewarm. The best depa..."
READ MORE2124 57TH AVE., Oakland, CA 94621
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother was in Princeton Manor Healthcare Center. They do not take care of their patients as they should. They're very low class. They have no respect for the patients. The manager has no concern. If you share concerns with him, he never responds ..."
READ MORE19700 HESPERIAN BLVD., Hayward, CA 94541
1.0
(2 reviews)
"DO NOT EVER SEND ANYONE YOU CARE ABOUT TO THIS DIVE! Talk about neglect. These people are incompetent, rude, uncaring, and change the hospital doctor's plans in order to keep the patients there longer. We pulled my Mom out of there after 4 days. They..."
READ MORE3030 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94609
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I wish zero stars had been an option..... RUN, do not walk, away from this facility. My mother-in-law needed rehabilitation after her surgery, and though this place looked shabby, we could find no other beds available locally. The "care" was shoddy ..."
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309 MACARTHUR BLVD, Oakland, CA 94610
1.0
(1 reviews)
"The accommodations are old and very basic"”looking very much like small hospital rooms. In the way it's run, this place suffers from all of the negative effects of being part of the Medi-Cal system, and seems to cut corners on care. There are few re..."
READ MORE1768 'B' STREET, Hayward, CA 94541
1.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother was in Hayward Hills for physical therapy. She was hospitalized twice. She was supposed to be there for exercise, but it took them three days to start exercising her. Right after they started, she was having chest pains. We called 911, and ..."
READ MORE508 WESTLINE DRIVE, Alameda, CA 94501
"Crown Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Alameda, California. It offers a variety of care types including skilled nursing c..."
READ MORE1002 W. FREMONT AVENUE, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
"Idylwood Care Center, located in Sunnyvale, California, offers specialized care types including Skilled Nursing Care and Short-term Rehabili..."
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33 MATEO AVENUE, Millbrae, CA 94030
"Millbrae Care Center, located in Millbrae, CA, offers a variety of care types to meet the needs of its residents. It provides skilled nursin..."
READ MORE1833 10th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
"Bay Area Healthcare Center, located in Oakland, CA, offers skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services. The center features ..."
READ MOREP O Box # 754, Union City, CA 94587
"Located 40 miles east of San Francisco, atop 267 acres of scenic property, the Masonic Home at Union City offers panoramic views and a moder..."
READ MOREComparing the monthly average rates for semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, Palo Alto’s costs are $4,715 higher than the average American city. Prices here are also substantially higher than California’s statewide average of $9,247.
Palo Alto is quite expensive when compared to nearby cities. Its costs are $1,825 above costs in Napa and $3,270 higher than costs in the Santa Cruz area. Nursing homes here are $1,688 more expensive than facilities in Modesto. The San Jose area is an exception where costs exceed Palo Alto’s rates by just $76.
Palo Alto
$12,471
California
$9,247
The United States
$7,756
Modesto
$10,783
Santa Cruz Area
$9,201
Napa
$10,646
San Jose Area
$12,547
In Palo Alto, the average monthly cost for a nursing home semiprivate room is $12,471. The average cost for a private room is $15,208 per month.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
When exploring care options for aging loved ones in Palo Alto, families often find it useful to compare the prices of different senior living accommodations. Adult day health care is the lowest-priced choice at an average of $1,950 per month. Assisted living carries a monthly average rate of $6,100, almost equal to the average costs for homemaker services and home health care. Nursing homes provide the most expensive type of care. In Palo Alto, a semiprivate room costs $12,471 per month, and a private room costs an average of $15,208 per month.
Home care
$1,950
Assisted living
$6,100
Home health care
$6,101
Adult day health care
$6,101
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Nursing home (private room)
$15,208
Palo Alto has a variety of aging-related resources for the city’s seniors and their families. Some programs help delay placement in a nursing home. Others can support the health and well-being of individuals who must transition away from their homes and into a long-term care situation.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Institute on Aging | (415) 750-4111 | The Institute on Aging provides and coordinates a continuum of culturally sensitive care for older adults over 65. IOA CONNECT links seniors with programs and community services, including the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), psychology and counseling services and caregiver training. The Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) provides skilled nurses and social workers to help chronically ill seniors remain in their homes. Clients can also find legal and financial assistance, including representative payee and trustee services. A Friendship Line is open 24/7 for nonemergency emotional support and crisis intervention. |
| Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA) | (408) 295-5991 | SALA offers free civil legal assistance and community education to Santa Clara County seniors aged 60 and older. Services include self-help packets, advice, referrals and legal representation regarding termination of public benefits, nursing home issues and long-term care insurance. Legal staff can also help with simple wills, incapacity planning and elder abuse concerns. There's no income threshold to qualify for SALA’s services. |
| Community Services Agency (CSA) | (650) 968-0836 | CSA can provide basic necessities for individuals aged 60 and older. The agency offers comprehensive case management for seniors at risk of entry into a nursing home. CSA also provides fresh food and financial assistance for rent, utilities and transportation. Hot lunches, social activities and health and nutrition classes are available on weekdays at the Mountain View Senior Center. |
Nursing Homes
Mariana
5.0
Review of Vi At Palo Alto
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...
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Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate you taking the time to acknowledge Vi at Palo Alto care center.
Nursing Homes
ewieland
1.0
Review of Palo Alto Subacute and Rehabilitation Center
Rooms are not what you see in the pictures. Food is awful, lost 20 lbs. It seems that they are short staff and take forever for anyone to come when you do the call button. Can be 5 minutes to over...
Nursing Homes
GNcare
1.0
Review of Palo Alto Subacute and Rehabilitation Center
I spent one night here until my primary told me to leave due to lack of procedure knowledge. The food is incredibly horrible. Was brought there from the hospital by ambulance who put me in my...
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