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Photo of BridgePoint at Los Altos
1919 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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27 reviews
9.3
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27 reviews
5 star
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BridgePoint has adjusted very well to my crazy food needs and everybody is more or less very friendly and always helpful. Most helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
BridgePoint at Los Altos is a full-service independent and assisted living community with a monthly rental in the residential neighborhood of Los Altos. Studio, alcove studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments feature a patio or balcony for relaxing and taking in the beautiful oak and fruit...
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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62 reviews
9.8
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62 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
21%
3 star
6%
2 star
2%
1 star
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The welcome staff is amazing! They make you feel like your loved one is on the right place. The continually reach out to me and call me with any updates going on with my dad. I've even had to ask them to...
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.
About Sunrise of SunnyvaleCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in beautiful Sunnyvale, CANear El Camino HospitalRooftop garden with stunning views of the surrounding regionConvenient access via Highways 85, 101, 880 and 280Minutes from Sunnyvale Town Center, featuring Macy's...
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2626 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
49 reviews
9.8
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49 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
21%
3 star
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The staff at Cogir are very friendly and helpful to residents. The upper management staff has a high turnover, with the current director being the third one in the last year or so. The rent raises of 8-9%...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Cogir of Fremont Senior Living Community is an independent and assisted living community in Fremont, California. Our luxurious and active community is ideally situated in a residential area of the city, giving residents all the comforts of a small town near the amenities of a large city....
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1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
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120 reviews
9.5
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120 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
33%
3 star
9%
2 star
1%
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Staff and management are amazing people and the facility is the best. Very grateful for my Father's time there. Visited it, super impressed with Director and the staff. Place was first class. Definitely...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Atria Sunnyvale is a welcoming assisted living community in a lovely, quiet neighborhood situated close to downtown Sunnyvale, California. Residents and their families can enjoy a stroll along winding walkways or relax in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. Or they may prefer to entertain...
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2121 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.4
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5 reviews
9.4
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5 reviews
5 star
100%
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Everything is wonderful and caring, all of the staff are really sweet and knowledgeable. My mom has received such good care there and I no longer have to worry about her the way I did before she moved there.
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.
•Personalized assisted living and memory care services•Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, Within easy reach of downtown Sunnyvale, upscale boutiques, restaurants, and parks.•Elegant studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites•Included services: three meals per day, weekly housekeeping, weekly...
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99 Photos available
9.4
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38 reviews
9.4
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38 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
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3 star
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My grandma is in the memory unit and the staff in the memory unit are amazing. They are kind, caring and interactive with the people staying with them. They are very aware of the wants and needs of the...
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.
It feels like home.By choosing Pacific Gardens a family is assured that their loved one is well taken care of in a clean, comfortable home-like community. Pacific Gardens provides residents with nutritious fresh food, features engaging activities, and takes pride in their caring and competent...
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1313 Photos available
9.0
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19 reviews
9.0
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19 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
37%
3 star
5%
2 star
11%
1 star
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I have been a resident for a couple of months and I find the other residents to be happy and friendly. The Staff is outstanding. They always go out of their way to make sure the residents are taken care...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Villa Serena is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, located near the heart of Silicon Valley, just minutes from shops, restaurants and hospitals. A Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including three chef-prepared meals daily,...
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99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
22 reviews
8.6
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22 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
5%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
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I am always amazed and extremely pleased at how caring the staff is with all of the memory care residents. The facilities are always well maintained and kept clean. The meals are tasty and sufficient, Our...
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.
At Oakmont of Redwood City, you will enjoy living in a quiet, residential community by the San Francisco Bay, about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. Within easy reach of the shops, restaurants, and parks along El Camino Real, our community is just off the 101 and close to I-280,...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.2
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71 reviews
8.2
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71 reviews
5 star
37%
4 star
36%
3 star
13%
2 star
6%
1 star
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Mom is happy there. It's been over a year and she is finally making some friends and participating in a few activities. Brookdale gets feedback from the residents on food they want or like. They keep...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Make the Most of Your Golden YearsOur warm and welcoming independent and assisted living community is nestled in one of the most scenic areas of the San Francisco Bay. With a convenient location between Palo Alto and San Mateo, you can embrace all the natural beauty and wonder California has to...
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Photo of Belmont Village Sunnyvale
1313 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.0
Review score
45 reviews
8.0
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45 reviews
5 star
40%
4 star
47%
3 star
11%
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We've been very pleased with Belmont Villages facility, staff, food, rooms, etc. All of it has helped make it such a great experience. We felt very comforted knowing Mom was there. Yes, we would recommend...
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.
The community of Belmont Village of Sunnyvale is conveniently located between San Jose and San Francisco, in the heart of Silicon Valley. The facility is situated in a prime residential area, assisted living residents have easy access to shopping, restaurants, healthcare facilities and places of...
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Photo of Palo Alto Commons
88 Photos available
5 star
57%
4 star
29%
3 star
14%
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My loved one is currently a resident at Palo Alto Commons and everything about her experience at this facility has been great so far. Things seem to be working out well for her. The move in process went...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Palo Alto Commons is family owned and has been operating since 1990. Providing premier assisted living, Alzheimer’s/dementia care and exclusive, specialized higher levels of care in a lovely, residential setting. A month to month rental structure allows for flexibility and peace of mind. Our...
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1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.7
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20 reviews
6.7
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20 reviews
5 star
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The food is very bland, however the atmosphere was very pleasant with spaces to meet visitors in the back garden and the balcony garden of the locked ward. The outings were looked forward to. The staff were...
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.
About Sunrise of Palo AltoCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in Palo Alto, CA.Near Stanford hospitals and clinics, as well as Palo Alto Medical Foundation.Easy access to Stanford University, theatres, and Palo Alto Art Center; walking distance to shopping and dining on...
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1919 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
1.0
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1 review
1.0
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1 review
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley California, Vi at Palo Alto is a Life Plan community, also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), situated on 23 lush acres of Stanford Property. Our assisted and independent living community offers a wide array of amenities and benefits to...
Photo of Chateau Cupertino
1111 Photos available
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4 star
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We cannot comment on the are services because we do not require any care, but the staff members are friendly and based on our experience we would absolutely recommend Chateau Cupertino to other families.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Just talk to our residents. Senior living doesn't get any better than living at Chateau Cupertino, whether you're in retirement or just ready for the next great phase of your life. We offer the best mix of available services you can find. You will get a great place to enjoy your life and your...
Photo of Private Res "A Room with a view"
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Private-Relaxing-Rural Home with a Room for Rent in the Los Altos Hills.            Enjoy the view of the bay from this tree filled property with deer, rabbits, birds and crickets.  Sit out on the lovely deck or in the open air sitting...
Photo of The Terraces at Los Altos
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
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33 Photos available
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.
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Webster House
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Webster House is a continuing care retirement community located close to the Stanford University campus and a short walk from downtown Palo Alto.Sunrise Independent Living is for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household....
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Palo Alto, CA

The average cost of senior living in Palo Alto is $5,587 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Gatos, CA with an average of $5,490 per month.

Independent living costs in Palo Alto, CA, vs. nearby cities

Palo Alto, CA
$5,587/mo
$5,614/mo

Independent living costs in Palo Alto, CA, vs. state and national averages

Palo Alto, CA
$5,587/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Palo Alto, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,367/mo
Independent Living
$5,587/mo

Independent living costs in Palo Alto, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,318/mo
Studio
$7,150/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,488/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,446/mo

Senior living costs in Palo Alto vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Palo Alto, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalo Alto, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,587/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,904/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,367/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Palo Alto, CA:$5,587/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Palo Alto, CA:$4,904/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Palo Alto, CA:$6,367/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Palo Alto, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Palo Alto and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Palo Alto, CACA stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Palo Alto, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Palo Alto have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Palo Alto, CA$4,331/mo$4,431/mo-2.3%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Palo Alto, CA
2024 average cost:$4,331/mo
2023 average cost:$4,431/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Palo Alto

Recent reviews for independent living 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

Serra Highlands Senior Living in Daly City, CA

4.0
the community overall. The employees are helpful and the residents are very welcoming. I am very happy to live here and wouldn't change a thing.

Palo Alto independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palo Alto independent living 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 dietary accommodations in Palo Alto independent living

Independent living 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.
Palo Alto, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Palo Alto independent living

Our independent living 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.
Palo Alto, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palo Alto independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living 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
30.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.2%
47%
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