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Channing House

850 Webster Street

Palo Alto, CA 94301

264 beds • Est. 1993 (32 years)


FYI Safety Score

8.9 Good

2 citations in the last 2 years and 1 older across 11 inspections. 1 substantiated complaint on file. Last inspected in December 2025.


Why we like it

Channing House is a 264-bed nonprofit cooperative in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. Unlike most assisted living communities, Channing House is resident-governed — members have a direct say in how the community is run.

Its location in the center of Silicon Valley puts residents steps from University Avenue shops, restaurants, and Stanford University.

  • Resident-governed cooperative

    As a nonprofit cooperative, residents participate in governance decisions rather than having a corporate management company call the shots.

  • Excellent safety record

    An FYI Safety Score of 9.2 demonstrates a strong and consistent inspection history.

  • Prime downtown Palo Alto location

    Walkable to University Avenue dining, shopping, and cultural amenities, with Stanford University nearby.

  • Large, well-resourced community

    At 264 beds, one of the larger communities in the Bay Area, with the programming depth and staffing that scale enables.

  • Pricing not publicly available

    Channing House does not publish its pricing, so families will need to contact the community directly for cost information.


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Where you'll live

850 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Amenities & Services

Dining
Activities Program
Fitness Center
Library
Art Studio
Chapel
Garden
Swimming Pool

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Channing House?
Channing House has a FYI Safety Score of 8.9 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 3 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 11 inspections.
Does Channing House accept Medi-Cal?
Channing House is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Channing House last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Channing House was on 2025-12-09. The facility has received 11 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Channing House have?
Channing House has 3 state citations and 1 verified complaints since 2021 across 11 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.9 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Channing House been in operation?
Channing House has been licensed for 32 years in Palo Alto, California, with a licensed capacity of 264 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
430700136
Size
264 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
March 20, 1993 (32 years)
Licensee
Channing House
Administrator
Rhonda Bekkedahl
Phone
(650) 327-0950
Address
850 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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