899 East Charleston Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
270 beds • Est. 2009 (17 years) • Get directions
Since 2021, state inspectors have cited Moldaw Family Residences 4 times (1 serious, 3 minor) and confirmed 1 complaint across 11 inspections. The confirmed complaint came out of a 2022 investigation: a resident had blood in the urine repeatedly over about ten days, but staff didn't report the worsening condition to the home health agency or the resident's doctor. The resident was eventually hospitalized. Inspectors cited the home for not following its care coordination agreement with the home health agency, and the state supervised a training plan to improve how staff recognize and report changes in residents' health. The state also looked into other complaints, including concerns about how staff physically handled residents, and those weren't confirmed. Annual inspections across those same years have not turned up deficiencies.
From ~5 years of state inspection records, as of October 2026. How the score works · Report a data error
Moldaw Family Residences is a 270-bed senior living community in Palo Alto, part of the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life. Run as a nonprofit, it is one of the most premium assisted living options in California, offering an ultra-high-end experience in the heart of Silicon Valley with deep ties to Jewish community life and culture.
Strong safety record
Among the cleaner records in the state: 1 serious and 3 minor citations across 11 state inspections, with 1 verified complaint. A record this consistent is one of the clearest signs a home is well-run.
JCC campus integration
Situated on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, residents have direct access to the Oshman Family JCC's wellness facilities, cultural events, and lifelong learning programs — not just Moldaw's own programming.
Full continuum on one campus
Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and on-site occupational, speech, and physical therapy are all available without relocating. Priority access to higher care levels is guaranteed for existing residents.
Jewish values, open to all
Rooted in Jewish tradition with holiday programming and cultural identity, but explicitly open to residents of any background. The distinction is worth confirming if cultural fit matters to your family.
Premium price point
Starting around $11,800/month, Moldaw sits at the high end for Palo Alto. Confirm exactly what's included at that base rate versus what triggers add-on fees.
Large 270-bed campus
At 270 beds across independent and continuing care, this is a large operation. Ask how the assisted living neighborhood is physically separated from independent living, and what the staff-to-resident ratio looks like in that specific wing.
Independent-living entry model
The site frames Moldaw primarily as an independent living community with care available if needed. Confirm whether direct assisted living admission is accepted or if the expectation is entry at the independent level.
Est. starting from $11,800/mo
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
899 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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