4 licensed assisted living facilities to compare. Safety scores trail most neighboring cities, so look closely at individual facilities.
Small residential homes, not big institutions. All 4 facilities in Menlo Park are on the smaller side. That means a more personal feel, but it also means fewer amenities like group activities or on-site medical staff. If that tradeoff matters to you, it's worth visiting a few to see the difference.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Menlo Park is 6.8 out of 9.9. That's below the county average of 8.5, so take extra time reviewing individual facility scores before visiting. Some places here have rougher inspection histories than others. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 25% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited.
25% of facilities in Menlo Park participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.