4075 El Camino Way
Palo Alto, CA 94306
250 beds • Est. 2021 (4 years) • Get directions
Palo Alto Commons recorded 3 serious state citations and 1 verified complaint since 2021 across 29 inspections. The verified complaint, substantiated in November 2024, found that staff had repeatedly left a resident in bed until as late as 2 PM over roughly a month despite the resident's preference to get up by lunchtime, resulting in a serious citation. A separate incident that same month documented a resident who eloped from the facility unsupervised during a group birthday celebration, walked to a nearby business, and was located after the business owner called 911. In 2025, 2 separate theft and loss incidents involving resident property, including jewelry and artwork, were reported, with the facility conducting staff training in response to each. Several other complaints, including allegations about COVID-19 guideline compliance and inconsistent hot water temperatures, were investigated and found unsubstantiated.
Palo Alto Commons is a 250-bed assisted living community in the heart of Palo Alto, one of Silicon Valley's most desirable cities. Its central Peninsula location puts residents close to Stanford Medical Center and the cultural amenities of downtown Palo Alto.
As one of the larger communities in the area, it offers a full spectrum of services and programming.
Prime Silicon Valley location
Located in Palo Alto with proximity to Stanford Medical Center, excellent dining, and cultural offerings — a strong draw for families who want their loved ones close to top-tier healthcare.
Large community with broad resources
At 250 beds, Palo Alto Commons has the scale to support diverse activity programming, dining options, and round-the-clock staffing depth.
Good safety record
An 8.5 FYI Safety Score reflects a solid track record with state inspections.
Pricing not yet available
We don't have verified pricing for this community yet. Given the Palo Alto location, families should expect premium pricing typical of the Peninsula market.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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