Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Palo Alto, CA below include 23 memory care communities with 280 reviews. On average in Palo Alto, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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600 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
4.6
(13 reviews)
"I was at Vi at Palo Alto for rehab. It was so fantastic. It was like being on a cruise. They were wonderful. All the physical therapists, the caregivers were very kind. I had my own room with a great view. The food was fantastic. I was in a wheelchai..."
$6,090
4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306
4.5
(8 reviews)
"I went to Palo Alto Commons for my husband. We love it. The most important thing is that they treated us as humans coming to them. Their main goal is the well-being of the body, brains, and minds of the residents. And also, this is a very small place..."
$6,350
2701 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
4.3
(10 reviews)
"I went here. It's really beautiful. I liked the fact that they have a dedicated staff so that the residents would know who their caregivers were. Where my husband was before, there would be like a pool of caregivers, and he would never know which car..."
$6,795
1380 S De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129
Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, MorningStar at West San Jose offers a vibrant and welcoming senior living experience at 1380 S De Anza Boulevard in San Jose, California. This thoughtfully designed community provides Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, catering to a wide range of lifestyles and care needs. Whether residents are seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle or specialized memory support, MorningStar delivers exceptional care in a setting that blends comfort with elegance. Residents at MorningStar enjoy a wide variety of amenities and services that enhance daily living and promote wellness. The beautifully maintained grounds feature garden areas and patios perfect for relaxing or socializing. Inside, the community offers a spa, fitness room, coffee shop, and even an on-site beauty and barber shop. Services like housekeeping, linen, and laundry care make life easier, while transportation services provide access to local outings and appointments. A rich calendar of activities—including music, yoga, book clubs, arts and crafts, and excursions—ensures there's always something meaningful to participate in. Dining is a pleasure with in-room kitchenettes, shared meals in the elegant dining room, and the option for room service, all with accommodations for special diets and guest visits. What sets MorningStar at West San Jose apart is its multicultural, compassionate approach to care and communication. Staff members speak English, Spanish, American Sign Language, Mandarin, and Hindi, creating a deeply inclusive environment. A secured gate offers peace of mind, especially for families with loved ones in Memory Care, while the personalized attention and commitment to dignity shine through in every interaction. Conveniently located near shopping, parks, and cultural attractions, MorningStar provides not just a place to live—but a place to thrive. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$7,200
147 Crescent Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My aunt is at Crescent Oaks Memory Care. It's a nice place. I like everything about them. Their program director is really good because she's always got parties going on and she decorates everything for them. They have such a good time with all the a..."
$7,000
919 Rosette Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The Parkview RCH#2 is very nice, and the people are very nice. It's assisted living, and my wife moved there. She is currently out again because she's hospitalized. They provide activities like taking them out a little bit. Most of the elderlies are ..."
$5,500
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35490 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My dear friend needed a safe and comfortable to live when her dementia claimed her ability to care for herself. We found the staff knowledgeable, efficient, kind and welcoming. The transition to memory care was much easier than I had anticipated...."
$4,090
1474 Pompey Drive, San Jose, CA 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
"All About Seniors is an actual home setting, so it's very homey, comfortable, and has a relaxed feel. The staff also lives there so they take care of the place very well, it's very clean. The food is excellent, and because there's only six residents,..."
$6,000
429 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
5.0
(4 reviews)
"My dad stayed at Sonnet Hill Senior Living. They assisted him with his medications. They coordinated with Kaiser to get him his own wheelchair and provided meals, they have activities there, but he didn't participate in those. They're doing his laund..."
$5,950
5980 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Sunol Creek Memory Care specializes in memory care, so their staff is trained to deal with people who have memory issues such as dementia or confusion. They know how to treat my friend. The staff talks to him and is nice to him. He has a private room..."
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2900 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
5.0
(10 reviews)
"The rooms are clean, efficient, rather spacious, excellent access to the nurses stations. The staff is top-notch; attentive, caring, always available...."
$12,000
468 Perkins Street, Oakland, CA 94610
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I was visiting a friend at Lakeside Park. It was a very nice facility. It was well run. They were very friendly and very attentive to the people who lived there. They would take them out for walks in the neighboring park along Lake Merritt. They were..."
$5,295
1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.9
(12 reviews)
"Upside is that I'm eating healthy and downside is that I'm gaining weight because the food is so fabulous and beautifully served. My favorite dish is a full plate of anything the Chef serves. From their servers to their Director the service is impecc..."
$9,700
CARING STARS WINNER
23500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
4.8
(64 reviews)
"I toured The Forum at Rancho San Antonio. It's a clean facility with many amenities that I would be interested in. The staff was very knowledgeable. She knew what she was talking about, and I was impressed with her. It would be more what I was lookin..."
$9,990
5700 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I toured Ivy Park at Pleasanton. Nicole, the person that I saw, was extremely helpful. It's a beautiful facility. Everything's just wonderful. I felt very special going there and being treated very respectfully and everything. So, I would say that wh..."
$4,595
CARING STARS WINNER
100 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
4.7
(58 reviews)
"I want to leave a review regarding my mother. My mother passed away recently and The Parkview was always so incredible to her. I would like to give a special shout out to the Activities team. Deborah, Jim, Leland, & Obed. They always kept her doing f..."
$8,945
11889 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I went to Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. The woman was great. We toured and we had been there before because I live nearby, but it was like five or six, seven years ago, and now it's been re-purchased or they've remodeled some of the rooms. The tour was ..."
$4,695
CARING STARS WINNER
707 Thayer Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
4.6
(22 reviews)
"My mom has been living at Atria Square in Foster City, CA since October 2024...I cannot begin to tell you how happy our whole family is with the entire staff and facility. The staff members know all the names of the residents and are ready to serve ..."
$6,700
2245 Sol Street, San Leandro, CA 94578
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I made the fateful decision to engage Heart And Soul Communities II in San Leandro as a hospice domicile for my spouse as they began their transition from hospital to end of life. After my interview, I believed that this was a vocation for the peo..."
$5,000
790 Holmes Street, Livermore, CA 94550
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother was a patient here for 4.5 years, until she passed away recently. I cannot express how thankful I am to have had the wonderful staff caring for her all that time. The caregivers are kind, loving, respectful, and always looking to make lif..."
$10,000
Memory Care
Carmenia
3.0
Review of Ivy Park at Palo Alto
I went to Ivy Park at Palo Alto for my husband. I know that place. I visited that place a while ago when I considered putting my husband in one of these places. And, the thing is they tried to do...
Provider response
Hi Carmenia,Thank you for sharing this review about your visit to Ivy Park at Palo Alto. We regret to read that you didn't have a positive experience, but we appreciate your taking the time to give...
Memory Care
Carmenia
5.0
Review of Palo Alto Commons
I went to Palo Alto Commons for my husband. We love it. The most important thing is that they treated us as humans coming to them. Their main goal is the well-being of the body, brains, and minds...
Palo Alto
$12,319
Belmont
$10,968
Foster City
$9,195
Redwood City
$8,997
Sunnyvale
$8,792
US
$5,694
Menlo Park
$5,225
Memory Care costs in Palo Alto start around $12,319 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Palo Alto and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Palo Alto and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Palo Alto, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Palo Alto is one of the thriving Silicon Valley communities on California's San Jose Peninsula. Home to 67,000 people, 18.5 percent of whom are seniors age 65 and over, Palo Alto and its surrounding communities have 114 memory care facilities, which are home to adults with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Seniors who need long-term residential care in memory care facilities get full-time supervision and help following their doctors' treatment plans. All California residential care properties are licensed through the California Department of Social Services Adult Care Licensing Program.
Palo Alto-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
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