Despite 2 recent citations, 1 substantiated complaint across 11 inspections — an excellent track record overall. Last inspected in December 2025.
View full state recordChanning 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.
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850 Webster Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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