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Palo Alto Commons

4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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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, 2025

★★★★★

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, 2023

★★★★★

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, 2023

★★★★★

Positive

Palo Alto Commons assessment

The Palo Alto Commons Assisted Living section has proved to be an excellent place for my sister with early dementia to reside. It provides all of the services she needs in a very friendly as well as professional atmosphere.

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4.5 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.5 / 5
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4.5 / 5
Activities
4.5 / 5
AnonymousApril 5, 2019

★★★★

Positive

Good Care

They took very good care of my mom at Palo Alto Commons. She recently passed away but I was very happy with the care they provided for her. They did a good job of making sure she was comfortable. They were very attentive and responsive to her needs. I liked that they had plenty of staff and did not seem overworked like they were at the previous community. There was a nice big beautiful courtyard. And they have a little aviary inside one of the common areas. I would definitely recommend this community to others.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
AnonymousSeptember 26, 2017

★★★★★

Positive

My mother stayed in the elite care needing a lot of assistance. We were happy with her care.

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Activities
5.0 / 5
AnonymousAugust 29, 2017

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 6, 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 August 6, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

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