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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Menlo Park, CA

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The cost of independent living in West Menlo Park is about $5,821 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options. Read 428 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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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: 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.
Photo of Private Res "A Room with a view"
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.
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...
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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.
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: 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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This is an excellent facility established by local residents for independent and assisted living and memory care. It's located within easy, safe walking distance of a friendly downtown area, providing 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.
San Carlos Elms is a comfortable home setting with the security and benefits of supportive services to each resident. The Elms is conveniently located within easy walking distance of beautiful downtown San Carlos churches, Senior Center and City Library. Fire and Police Departments are within...
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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in West Menlo Park, CA

The average cost of senior living in West Menlo Park is $5,821 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Carlos, CA with an average of $5,724 per month.

Independent living costs in West Menlo Park, CA, vs. nearby cities

West Menlo Park, CA
$5,821/mo
$5,730/mo

Independent living costs in West Menlo Park, CA, vs. state and national averages

West Menlo Park, CA
$5,821/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in West Menlo Park, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,569/mo
Independent Living
$5,821/mo

Independent living costs in West Menlo Park, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,200/mo
Studio
$7,159/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,821/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,629/mo

Senior living costs in West Menlo Park 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: West Menlo Park, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Menlo Park, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,821/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,069/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,569/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
West Menlo Park, CA:$5,821/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
West Menlo Park, CA:$5,069/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
West Menlo Park, CA:$6,569/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in West Menlo Park, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in West Menlo Park 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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Independent living cost trends in West Menlo Park, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Menlo Park 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
West Menlo Park, CA$4,310/mo$6,045/mo-28.7%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
West Menlo Park, CA
2024 average cost:$4,310/mo
2023 average cost:$6,045/mo
Percent change:-28.7%
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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What families are saying about independent living in West Menlo Park

Recent reviews for independent living in West 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 .

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

J and C Care Center, LLC in Oakland, CA

4.0
I like the care that my father is getting in this community. I really liked that the community is clean and well maintained. He is happy with the caring staff who are attentive and caring. They try and get him involved with the activities that are helpful. The meals are a good variety. I would ...
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West Menlo Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Menlo Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West 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 West 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 West Menlo Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Menlo Park, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West 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 West Menlo Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Menlo Park, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West 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 West Menlo Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Menlo Park, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Sunnyvale, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Atria Park of San Mateo are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Menlo Park, California. See full list of communities.
There are 50 independent living facilities near West Menlo Park, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Menlo Park, California are Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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