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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Menlo Park, CA
The cost of independent living in Menlo Park is about $5,525 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 39 options. Read 369 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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It was a beautiful place. They had activities to do. It was a large facility and they had a fourth floor for people who needed more care. The food wasn't very good, they didn't have much of a selection. They...
Provides: Independent Living
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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: 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.
Bonnie Brae Terrace focuses on affordable living for seniors and is nestled on a quiet street in Belmont, CA surrounded by beautiful views. Our complex offers studio apartments as well as a limited number of studio alcove and one bedroom apartments. Sixteen apartments are available for people...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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Cost of independent living in Menlo Park, CA
The average cost of senior living in Menlo Park is $5,525 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Atherton, CA with an average of $5,489 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Menlo Park, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Menlo Park, CA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Menlo Park
Recent reviews for independent living in Menlo Park
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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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
Menlo Park independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Menlo Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Menlo Park, 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 Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Menlo Park, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Menlo Park, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
29%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Menlo Park, California. See full list of communities.
There are 39 independent living facilities near Menlo Park, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Menlo Park, California are Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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