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10 Best Nursing Homes in Palo Alto, CA

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Palo Alto is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 49 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Palo Alto, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Palo Alto is about $6,452, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 439 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Palo Alto, CA

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Lytton Gardens
Provides: Assisted 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.
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: 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.
Photo of Sunnyside Gardens
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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33 Floor plans available
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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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.
Photo of Lakeview Lodge
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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77 Photos available
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.
MorningStar at West San Jose is dedicated to making your retirement years carefree through a lifestyle of comfort, enjoyment and wellness. Our four-story community in beautiful west San Jose offers 69 assisted living suites (studio, one and two-bedroom) and 34 suites devoted to the individualized...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Palo Alto, CA

The average cost of senior living in Palo Alto is $6,452 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsborough, CA with an average of $6,296 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Palo Alto, CA vs. nearby cities

Palo Alto, CA
$6,452/mo
$6,545/mo

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

Palo Alto, CA
$6,452/mo
U.S. national average
$4,918/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Palo Alto vs. other types of senior living

$6,469/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,452/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Palo Alto, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,782/mo
Studio
$8,177/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,096/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,812/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Palo Alto over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Palo Alto

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Palo Alto

Sunrise of San Mateo

5.0
I had a wonderful experience meeting [name removed] and [name removed] . They are so kind and comforting. I also met the the nurse [name removed] . Overall I had such a positive experience meeting staff and other residents. There were so many people out in the Bistro room. Looked very ...
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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 .

Ivy Park at Palo Alto

5.0
From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all ...
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Palo Alto nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palo Alto nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
54.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Palo Alto nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palo Alto, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palo Alto nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
24.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Palo Alto nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
35.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palo Alto nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes 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
48.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
24.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 49 nursing homes facilities near Palo Alto, California. See the full list.

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