Palo Alto Commons - Palo Alto, California

Camille C.

Palo Alto Commons is a fantastic senior living community that provides excellent care. We have several clients who live here, and we continue to be impressed by their high caregiver-to-resident ratio, ensuring that every resident receives the attention and support they deserve.

Their Focused Care program offers high-acuity memory care, making it an excellent option for those with advanced cognitive needs who require specialized support.

The community’s assisted living building was recently remodeled, a clear reflection of the family-owned commitment to continuously investing in and improving the environment for residents. It’s wonderful to see a community that genuinely prioritizes the comfort, safety, and well-being of its seniors.

Beyond the beautiful setting (with outdoor, secure walking attached to the assisted living and memory care) what truly sets Palo Alto Commons apart is its dedicated staff—many of whom have been there for years. Like Eleanor and Li Li! Their hearts of service and deep commitment to their residents create an atmosphere of warmth, trust, and genuine care. For families looking for a top-tier assisted living and memory care community, Palo Alto Commons is a truly exceptional choice.

Victoria R.

Palo Alto Commons is a beautiful community and the staff is very tenured. The community has recently undergone some renovations and the residents look happy with the results. They also have the absolute best food and social events.

Marrero

I have visited that place three times, a lot of noise because they are in the middle of construction, dust everywhere, the older adults who live breathe all that pollution, the noise caused by the builders who do a good job is unbearable, my point is that it is not That place is currently inhabitable for no one. Another reason why I would not recommend that you put your loved ones there is because I was able to observe how some managers, one of whom is Spanish-speaking, mistreat the employees, that way I could justify how said employees ran over the elderly. They are not able to understand that they need more time to move from one place to another, that they require more attention to their needs.

Norm J.

My Mom lived at the Palo Alto Commons for more than 6 years until she passed away after her 91st birthday. Even though there has been staff turnover (mainly retirements), the staff is still very loving and supportive. It's great that the staff always addressed my Mom by name and many of them knew me as well. They have a wide range of activities for residents of different abilities, ranging from Spanish classes, 1:1 fitness coaching (which I highly recommend), outings to plays, picnics, and restaurants, to sit-and-be-fit classes, a library, and lots of classic movies. They made sure my Mom had compatible and interesting table mates for her meals. Unlike corporate assisted living places, they are still family owned and it shows. I'm grateful for the care of the staff while my Mom lived there.

Liz G.

Over the dozen years that my mother spent at Palo Alto Commons, I came to realize how lucky we were to have my mother living there. Executive Director Sue Jordan has created a culture of kindness among staff, and they are cheerful and able to bring a smile to residents' faces.

They always called my mother by name, and frequently told her she looked beautiful. This delighted her!

The day-to-day activities kept her in a social atmosphere, not isolated in her room. She enjoyed the movies, exercise activities, group singing, live music, special barbeques, art contests, and reading the paper outside the dining room. PAC has created a homelike environment with Fluffy, the cute little care dog.

Activities are only as much fun as the staff who leads them. This is where Palo Alto Commons excels. It hires people with enthusiasm, often a sense of humor and a caring attitude.

Palo Alto Commons doesn't just take care of the resident; It welcomes your family, too.

Liz Griffin

paul Z.

My mom has been residing in PA commons for 3 months, previously was at The Avant (next door) for a year, and previous to that, another facility that Li Li, the executive director managed. We follow Li Li because of the extraordinary care and skill she brings and fosters in the communities. The entire staff at Palo Alto Commons exhibit compassion and care in their daily interactions with residents and family members. The activities are varied and engaging, the dining staff are very accommodating, the front desk people, med techs, nurses, and marketing execs all jump in to be helpful to residents and welcoming to family.

Lea C.

My uncle was at the PA Commons for four months before he passed. The compassionate care of the staff and administration was exceptional. My uncle was unsteady on his feet at times and fell several times. If he would have been at home with home health care it would have meant a trip to the hospital but since they had nurses on site they we're able to evaluate him on site with no unnecessary trips to the hospital. The Commons also worked very well with the residents and family to accommodate the residents needs and provide wonderful feedback. Thank you for a job well done!

Dan L.

My wife has resided in the Palo Alto Commons Memory Care unit for the past two years. Daily visits have allowed me to observe the patients, their activities and the care they receive. The facility is clean and well maintained.

I am most appreciative for the high quality staff, the well planned and executed daily routine and the comfortable living conditions they provide for her.