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Assisted living costs in East Palo Alto average about $7,512 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 549 communities in East Palo Alto. Our detailed directory has 6348 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Jose, Redwood City and San Ramon.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Very nice room, with lots of sunshine. Interior of the home is very clean and has lots of nice pictures. The staff has been very nice and friendly. This home was chosen by my wife's doctor, who she has...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I appreciate the fact that they clean my room once a week and they have a really helpful staff I chose a very small unit In hindsight wish I'd chosen a bigger one But I can always change when a bigger one...
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.
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My Aunt receive very supportive and nurturing environment in this facility. She was benefited from the personalized attention and services tailored to her needs. The staff is very dedicated and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When you have a parent or loved one that is suffering from Alzheimer's and you cannot possibly care for them anymore, you need to turn to professionals who are trained to step in and help. Alzheimer's and dementia are debilitating, progressive diseases that control the person as well as the whole...
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My husband is currently residing at JenSteph Board And care. I have been entirely satisfied with their care for him. The staff is attentive and there is a staffing ratio two staff to six residents (larger...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
JenSteph Home Care is located in beautiful Benicia, California. We are well known for our in home care services. There is a great hospital called Contra Costa Regional Medical Center that is located only about four miles away. We are located in an extremely quiet and safe neighborhood. We have...
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Heavenly Care is a wonderful Board and Care home. It is clean and bright. The atmosphere is positive and joyful. The caregivers are thorough and exceptionally kind. The owner, [name removed], is lovely,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
HEAVENLY CARE, is determined to provide quality care for our residents in a warm, safe, secure, and restful home-like setting. We are dedicated to sharing our high level of care with each and every one of our residents, and in turn, providing kind-hearted and understanding support to the families...
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They took very good care of my mom. Sadly, She passed away in May of this year. She had many health issues. The staff was very caring and she felt loved there. They were very attentive to her, always catered...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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The things I like most: -the staff are friendly and warm with my dad -the staff are well-trained in redirecting my dad who has memory issues -the staff have contacted me quickly when there was an issue that...
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.
Welcome to The Reutlinger, we are a non profit senior living community that is proud to offer a true continuum of care that really does allow you to age in place. The Reutlinger started in 1950 as The Home For Jewish Parents in Oakland, California serving those with skilled nursing needs. In 1996...
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he staff are very friendly and fluently bilingual which done would like to have; meals are home cooked by ladies who really do a good job. The medical technicians who manages meds for those who need this are...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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5 on all questions. They provided great care and were always professional. Yes, we would recommend Greenhills Care Home to other families based on the experience so far and already have several times to...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Photo of The Sequoias San Francisco a CCRC
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It's welcoming, vibrant community of amazingly interesting people who are walking each other home. And staff who are competent, friendly, and clearly dedicated to making our lives easier. Yes, I would...
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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Photo of Channing House
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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...
Photo of The Birches Residential Care
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Birches is the best (and safest) state-of-the-art six-bed facility in our area, according to such authorities as the head of Emergency Medicine at Redwood City's Kaiser Hospital, State Licensing's Technical Assistance Analyst, and the Palo Alto Fire Department. We are owner-occupied, and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Pine Shadow Pine Shadow is a residential care home located in the bedroom community of Palo Alto, California in Santa Clara County. Located just 33 miles south of downtown San Francisco and 17 miles northwest of downtown San Jose, the city is filled with many outdoor recreation areas as well as...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Orchid Villa is a residential care home for ambulatory and non-ambulatory, dementia and Alzheimer's. We provide 24 hour observation and medical appointment. Homemade three meals and snacks and clean environment. Beautiful setting, garden and large room. Close to hospitals, senior center and...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Photo of Vera Manor
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Vera Manor is a professionally operated and managed assisted living facility that is located in Redwood City, California. Our facility is located in a prime area and close to Kaiser Foundation Hospital. Our 20 years plus experience taking care of the elderly is our guarantee that we provide high...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Red Roses Care Home Red Roses Care Home is a residential care home located in beautiful Redwood City, California, in San Mateo County. Our community is located in a charming neighborhood with plenty of parks nearby. We are also conveniently located to shops, restaurants and a top rated hospital....
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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.
Hopkins Manor is nestled in a vibrant and welcoming neighborhood. The community offers an exceptional senior living experience focused on top-notch care and medical services.
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Cost of assisted living in East Palo Alto, CA

The average cost of senior living in East Palo Alto is $7,512 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Cruz, CA with an average of $6,711 per month.

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

East Palo Alto, CA
$7,512/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,512/mo
$8,840/mo

Assisted living costs in East Palo Alto, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,530/mo
Studio
$6,032/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,537/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,913/mo

Senior living costs in East 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: East Palo Alto, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Palo Alto, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$7,512/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,840/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,873/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
East Palo Alto, CA:$7,512/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
East Palo Alto, CA:$8,840/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
East Palo Alto, CA:$4,873/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in East Palo Alto, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in East 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in East Palo Alto, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in East 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 average 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
East Palo Alto, CA$7,024/mo$6,834/mo+2.8%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
East Palo Alto, CA
2024 average cost:$7,024/mo
2023 average cost:$6,834/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in East Palo Alto, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in East Palo Alto.

What families are saying about assisted living in East Palo Alto

Recent reviews for assisted living in East Palo Alto

Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA

5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.

Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities, such as Atria Park and Cogir of Fremont. Residents and their families express appreciation for the warm interactions they've had with the team.
Variety of activities for socializing. Activities are a key feature in several reviews, with families praising the wide range of offerings at communities like Sunrise of Sunnyvale and BridgePoint. From Bingo and crafts to outings and entertainment, residents stay engaged and active.
Lovely and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, such as Atria Sunnyvale and Sunrise of Belmont. Residents appreciate the attention to detail, ensuring a pleasant living experience.
Individualized care for unique needs. Families share their experiences of customized care plans for their loved ones at communities like Atria Foster Square and Oakmont of Redwood City. Staff members go above and beyond to accommodate residents' specific care needs.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Cogir of Fremont and Sunrise of Sunnyvale, the culinary team caters to various cultural tastes and dietary requirements.
Supportive and communicative staff. Families report positive interactions with staff members at communities like Atria Sunnyvale and Atria Foster Square. They value the open communication and availability of staff to address questions and concerns.
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East Palo Alto review score based on 1,044 family reviews

8.3
Review score549 facilities1044 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1044 reviews of 549 East Palo Alto assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Palo Alto review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

East Palo Alto review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
East Palo Alto, CA549 facilities
8.4
Santa Cruz, CA254 facilities
8.3
Daly City, CA569 facilities

Review subcategories for East Palo Alto assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,044 reviews of 549 East Palo Alto assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare East Palo Alto resident and family assisted living 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
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Friendliness
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East Palo Alto assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Palo Alto assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East 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 East Palo Alto assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in East 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
47.7%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.1%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in East Palo Alto assisted living

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 East Palo Alto Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Palo Alto assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of East Palo Alto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Palo Alto, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.3%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Palo Alto assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of East Palo Alto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Palo Alto, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.6%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Palo Alto assisted 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 assisted living communities in East Palo Alto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Palo Alto, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.4%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.7%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.2%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
19.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in East Palo Alto

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in East Palo Alto protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The best assisted living facilities near you in East Palo Alto, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Harbor at Hillsdale and Atria Sunnyvale. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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