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Photo of Lesley Terrace Assisted Living Facility
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Bonnie Brae Terrace focuses on affordable living for seniors and is nestled on a quiet street in Belmont, CA surrounded by beautiful views. Our complex offers studio apartments as well as a limited number of studio alcove and one bedroom apartments. Sixteen apartments are available for people...
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We selected this place due to the feedback of family of current and past residents. We wanted to move Mom to get more customized personal care like walking and better dental hygiene. In these first 9 days,...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Pinehill Residential Care Home is a retirement facility with two locations: a residential care facility in Mountain View, California and an independent living facility in Sunnyvale, California. Whether your loved one needs constant care and monitoring or a peaceful, safe, and comfortable place to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Chestnut Manor ... An Independent Style of Living. Chestnut Manor is a 6 bed non-ambulatory board and care home for the elderly.At Chestnut Manor your loved ones will enjoy the experience of feeling independent while also knowing that all their living needs are being attended to. Our...
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Very nice room, with lots of sunshine. Interior of the home is very clean and has lots of nice pictures. The staff has been very nice and friendly. This home was chosen by my wife's doctor, who she has...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I am so happy with the care that my mom is getting from this community. The staff are wonderful in everyway. The menu is wonderful and appealing. I like that she is happy with variety. The community is very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Diamond Residential Care-Brook is an assisted living community located in the majestic Mountain View, California region. Aside from being a beautiful place to call home, we operate on a tight knit community oriented policy; therefore, you can be rest assured that your stay at Diamond Residential...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
In a residential area, Heritage Place offers a comfortable atmosphere where you or your loved one can relax and receive assistance. Our night staff is awake so that twenty-four hour assistance is available. Our residents do not have to worry about cooking and cleaning. We provide three...
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They've done a great job so far at Park View Residence! Everyone has been very friendly, and they've taken great care of Mom. At one point she needed to go to the hospital, and they were quick and efficient...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Park View Residence, located at 819 West Washington Avenue in Sunnyvale, California is an independent and assisted living facility for the elderly with a capacity for six tenants, providing an intimate environment ideal for seniors accustomed to living in a single-family setting. Park View...
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They've done a great job so far at Park View Residence! Everyone has been very friendly, and they've taken great care of Mom. At one point she needed to go to the hospital, and they were quick and efficient...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Park View Residence, located at 819 West Washington Avenue in Sunnyvale, California is an independent and assisted living facility for the elderly with a capacity for six tenants, providing an intimate environment ideal for seniors accustomed to living in a single-family setting. Park View...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Park Ave Care Home is a continuing care nursing and rehabilitation center located in Arlington, MA. Whether your stay is short or long term, our staff of physicians and nurses is here to provide quality care. We are known for providing personalized and exceptional care. Our assisted living...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The A & E Home Care Services residential home care is located in San Mateo County in the gorgeous area of San Mateo, CA. For the lovers of all things nature, the sprawling community of San Mateo is the perfect fit. There are a number of beachfront areas in the San Mateo area that are...
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We chose this community because it was what my uncle wanted to do. The staff is very accommodating and caring they seem to have a passion for what they do. The staff really made this community what it is....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
If you live in the Fremont, California area and you are looking for a senior living facility for your loved one, Golden Home II is the perfect option. We are dedicated to giving our residents a home that they can call their own. Our assisted living facility offers residential options for senior...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
For almost twenty years, Villa Mar Residential Care Home has provided excellent care to the elderly and has helped ensure patient's quality of life. Our property assures greater independence and security for you and your loved ones. A Home Away from Home, where you can find help and guaranteed...

Cost of assisted living in Menlo Park, CA

The average cost of senior living in Menlo Park is $4,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portola Valley, CA with an average of $4,872 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Menlo Park, CA vs. nearby cities

Menlo Park, CA
$4,904/mo
$4,905/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Menlo Park, CA vs. the state and national average

Menlo Park, CA
$4,904/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Menlo Park vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,904/mo
$6,246/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Menlo Park, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,243/mo
Private
$6,250/mo
Studio
$7,633/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,272/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,679/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Menlo Park, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Menlo Park.

What families are saying about assisted living in Menlo Park

Recent reviews for assisted living in 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 .

Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA

5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.

Ivy Park at Palo Alto

5.0
From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all ...
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Menlo Park review score based on 112 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 112 reviews of 60 Menlo Park assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Menlo Park review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Menlo Park review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Menlo Park, CA60 facilities
8.2
East Palo Alto, CA82 facilities
8.3
Atherton, CA69 facilities

Review subcategories for Menlo Park assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 112 reviews of 60 Menlo Park assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Menlo Park resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Menlo Park, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Menlo Park assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Menlo Park assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Menlo Park, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Menlo Park assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Menlo Park that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Menlo Park, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.8%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.9%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.8%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Menlo Park assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Menlo Park Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Menlo Park, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.1%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.9%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Menlo Park assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Menlo Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Menlo Park, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Menlo Park assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Menlo Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Menlo Park, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
16.9%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Menlo Park assisted 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 assisted living communities in Menlo Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Menlo Park, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.7%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.3%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.7%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Menlo Park

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Menlo Park protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Brookdale North Fremont are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Menlo Park, California. See full list of communities.

There are 73 assisted living facilities near Menlo Park, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Menlo Park, California are Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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