At Palo Alto Commons, we have a tradition of caring for our residents as well as guests. Below you may find resources than may help in your search for Doctor's, Hospitals, Clinics or Support Groups while in our area.

Palo Alto Medical Foundation
Stanford Hospital
El Camino Hospital


Q. Are the apartments furnished?
A. Apartments are unfurnished, though bedroom furniture is available for monthly rental. We encourage residents to make the apartments as comfortable and familiar as possible by bringing in their own furniture and decorations.

Q. Do you have a nurse on duty?
A. We have a nurse who supervises our personal care attendants and directs the Meadow Wing dementia units. She does not provide hands-on nursing, but she does act as a liaison for residents and doctors.
 




Q. Do residents have a choice of meal times and entrees?
A. We have an early or late seating for each meal. Residents let us know when they move in which seating times they prefer. Yes, there are choices of entrees for lunch and dinner.

Q. How much personal care can Palo Alto Commons provide?
A. Each resident is assessed upon move-in, and a tailored, individualized care-plan is developed in consultation with our key staff, the resident, and the resident’s family. We offer six levels of assistance including help with showers, grooming, medication, escorts, and incontinence care.

Q. What kinds of activities are provided?
A. A full complement of programs enriches the living experience at the Commons. Concerts, lectures, movies, arts and crafts, and Foothill Community College classes are all offered right on our premises.

Q. Does Palo Alto Commons provide transportation?
A. We offer transportation to a variety of locations in the local community, including doctor’s offices, senior centers, and local drug stores. Regular scenic tours are also provided in our comfortable van.

Q. What are the surroundings like at Palo Alto Commons?
A. We have a fully landscaped. secure perimeter lined with walking paths, beautiful trees, and gorgeous flowers. We are in a residential neighborhood perfect for strolls with parks, restaurants and shopping nearby.

Q. Does Palo Alto Commons provide housekeeping and laundry?
A. Bed are made and trash cans are emptied on a daily basis, and apartments are cleaned, vacuumed, dusted and the flat linens changed on a weekly basis. For an extra charge, personal laundry service is available. We also provide accessible washer and dryers on each floor for residents’ convenience.

Q. Can residents have guests for lunch or dinner?
A. Guests are welcome for lunch and dinner. Reservations are taken at the Front Desk.

 


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