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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Palo Alto, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Palo Alto, A Place for Mom can help. With 37 memory care facilities in Palo Alto, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Palo Alto incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Palo Alto memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Palo Alto, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Chabot Park, Sobrante Park and Brookfield Village.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Jose, Santa Clara and Saratoga.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Glenwood Inn offeres month-to-month independent and assisted living residences in a gracious, friendly, and caring atmosphere. We have over 10 years experiece in providing quality service to our residents.* Alcove, One or Two Bedroom residences* Daily Activities, Special Tours, and Scheduled...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I liked that this was close to me. I liked that it was a mixed facility with assisted living and memory care combined together. My mother can do activities with higher functioning people. It also had a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in Palo Alto, CA

The average cost of senior living in Palo Alto is $6,367 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsborough, CA with an average of $6,221 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Palo Alto, CA vs. nearby cities

Palo Alto, CA
$6,367/mo
$6,440/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Palo Alto, CA vs. the state and national average

Palo Alto, CA
$6,367/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Palo Alto vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,367/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Palo Alto, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,495/mo
Studio
$7,736/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,286/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,085/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Palo Alto over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Palo Alto

Recent reviews for memory care in Palo Alto

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Fremont Hills

4.9
If you’re looking for peace of mind, this is the place to bring your loved ones. The care team are kind hearted and take good care of the residents. All the residents are well cared for, their clothes are kept clean and washed and beds are made daily. Residents always look neat and tidy. My ...
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Palo Alto review score based on 105 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 105 reviews of 32 Palo Alto memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Palo Alto review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Palo Alto review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Palo Alto, CA32 facilities
7.8
Los Altos Hills, CA38 facilities
8.0
Los Altos, CA48 facilities

Review subcategories for Palo Alto memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 105 reviews of 32 Palo Alto memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Palo Alto resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Palo Alto memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palo Alto memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palo Alto, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Palo Alto memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Palo Alto that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
53.1%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Palo Alto memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Palo Alto Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palo Alto, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palo Alto memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Palo Alto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.9%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Palo Alto memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Palo Alto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palo Alto memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Palo Alto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palo Alto, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale are the top-rated memory care facilities near Palo Alto, California. See full list of communities.

There are 37 memory care facilities near Palo Alto, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Palo Alto, California are Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 37 memory care facilities near you in Palo Alto, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Palo Alto, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Palo Alto, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Palo Alto, California ranges from $695 to $115000. The average Memory Care cost in Palo Alto, California is $6,367. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Palo Alto, California typically starts at $695. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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