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Palo Alto Commons

4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

★ 4.08 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Palo Alto Commons

Palo Alto Commons offers assisted living services at a community located in Palo Alto, California. We welcome residents aged 55 years and older. Our purpose-built community was constructed to provide residents with specialized care to meet every aspect of their day to day needs. In addition to assistance with activities of daily living, we offer regularly scheduled off-site experiences and trips. We want residents to…

Family and resident feedback

4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Review for Palo Alto Commons

I'm very happy with the Commons. Mom is happy. The food is good, location is fair. The staff are great. It's a wonderful place. It is very expensive.

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Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousDecember 19, 2025Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

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. It's a small population, only 29 people, and each one of those people had their own individual caregivers, and they developed a relationship with them. And that is wonderful, and that is where my husband is. Also, they said they're being fully entertained wi…

CarmeniaMay 22, 2024Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

Our Experience

My loved one is currently a resident at Palo Alto Commons and everything about her experience at this facility has been great so far. Things seem to be working out well for her. The move in process went smoothly. The food is excellent. Communication with the family could be better, but is by no means insufficient. The housekeeping is okay, I have heard no complaints. I would recommend Palo Alto Commons to others.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousOctober 20, 2023Published source

★★★★★

Positive

We took a tour of Palo Alto Commons during our search for a facility for a loved one. The staff at this facility were extremely helpful. They also offered many activities for the residents to participate in. Great place!

AnonymousOctober 5, 2023Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

Palo Alto Commons looked very clean and welcoming. I felt very comfortable there. The room was adequate. The woman during the tour was very good, very kind and welcoming, and interested in my problems and how to solve them. I was offered the opportunity to come to have a meal there, but I have not taken them up on that. It looked like a nice sociable facility and socialization would be very important. We passed by a physical exercise class and that was good. I certainly think that my husband would be able to partic…

JudithJuly 5, 2023Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

I thought Palo Alto Commons was beautiful. The two units that they showed me were decorated beautifully, and I know that anybody who moves in brings their own furniture and things. The only thing I had against the building is it's in a lousy part of town. There are all kinds of industrial buildings in front of it. When you're in the unit, the only thing you're looking at is the atrium in the center of the whole complex. I had a gentleman showing me around. He was very nice and knowledgeable and the p…

BernadetteNovember 3, 2021Caring.com

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
October 21, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Restaurant Style Dining

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Cats Allowed

Activities & engagement

  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Happy Hour
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Cooking Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Water Aerobics
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Birthday Parties
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics

Outdoor spaces

  • Piano or Organ
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Swimming Pool

Apartment & room features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Kitchenette

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required