The concept is simple. Each resident enjoys the comfort and serenity of a private apartment surrounded by favorite furnishings and treasures, with the warmth and hospitality of gracious living services including three tasty meals each day, transportation, housekeeping, laundry service and a full schedule of activities and outings. At Palo Alto Commons our staff is available to lend a helping hand when needed. All manner of personal care services are offered including assistance with dressing, bathing, grooming, escort service, and medication supervision.

Part of what makes Palo Alto Commons unique is our Personalized Care Plan under which each resident's needs are carefully assessed to determine the care options that best suit the individual's needs. At Palo Alto Commons there isn’t a "one size fits all" approach to resident care. The combined elements of personalized assistance when needed, and the privacy of one's own apartment home promote independence and vitality. With around-the-clock staffing, residents and their families enjoy peace of mind knowing that at Palo Alto Commons help is always at hand.

Every resident has a personal story of how and why they chose to move to Palo Alto Commons. Many moved here directly from their own homes on the Peninsula. Others came from great distances to live close to family or friends. Almost all have found what they wanted: a comfortable new home, the company of new friends, and the support of an enthusiastic and caring staff.  Our simple monthly rental plan requires no large entrance fee, long-term-lease or endowment. 

Assisted Living Events

The activities calendar at Palo Alto Commons is designed with the individual resident in mind. Each month, residents choose from a variety of exciting cultural, educational, and social programs to challenge the mind and body. The Commons provides daily exercise classes (including weekly tai-chi class), special religious programs, and unique social opportunities, such as engaging games and movies, arts & crafts, and interesting lectures. The activities program is also complemented by a large spectrum of on-site courses taught by Foothill College instructors as well as by a full calendar of exciting entertainers. Monthly trips to local restaurants, visits to area museums and parks, weekly scenic drives and shopping outings provide residents with community interaction and involvement. In addition, two weekly computer groups, Web TV access, and regular current events discussions serve to keep residents up-to-date with the world around them. The activities program also fully encourages and supports family involvement, volunteer participation, and intergenerational interaction.

The activities program at Palo Alto Commons recognizes and offers continuing social opportunities for all residents, including individuals with special needs. The objective of this full complement of activities is to enrich the living experience. The key to this goal lies in the variety of the programs and the freedom of choice by residents. Join any program that suits your fancy, or, if you prefer, curl up with a good book in your own apartment or take a brisk walk along our garden pathways. It's your choice at Palo Alto Commons.

A compassionate Program for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Related Disorders

Life Activities Program

A key element of care in The Meadow Wing is the Life Activities Program which incorporates each resident’s history, preferences and abilities into an individualized care plan. This supportive and dignified approach fosters self-esteem by drawing upon two powerful components: the emotional response evoked by remembering one’s life events and past personal experiences, and a success-oriented program implementing daily living skills.

Every day is fully scheduled in The Meadow Wing, from the early morning into the evening hours, with particular emphasis at sundown when some residents require extra care. In order to maintain residents’ physical and mental skills, a variety of structured programs are implemented daily, including arts and crafts, table games, word and number games, and stretching exercises. Our program works by engaging both mind and body in a calming atmosphere.

Our Accommodations

Every aspect of The Meadow Wing at Palo Alto Commons is designed to create a safe and comfortable atmosphere. The charming accommodations are spacious and cheerful, many with views of lovely gardens and outdoor pathways.

Here we feature Friendship Living; shared living accommodations where residents share the simple joys of life’s daily routine. Private apartment residences are available as well.

Display of personal memorabilia and photos is encouraged, as is decorating private space with favorite furnishings and treasures. Accented with distinctive colors and visual cues to reassure residents, the activities area and dining rooms are lovely spaces for meaningful gatherings and programs. The unobtrusive security system ensures a restraint-free, safe environment.

Family Services

In recognition that the resident is not the only person affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, an integral part of our program involves helping family members with their own challenges. Family support is extended by our staff through individual and group counseling. In addition, the staff of The Meadow Wing serves as a resource to families in order to strengthen care received by the residents. Each family is invited to participate in the development of a care plan and to continue as an important part of the life of their loved one.

Our Staff

At the heart of daily life at The Meadow Wing is our specially trained staff. Each and every member goes through a rigorous instruction program to understand Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. More important, each is tutored to interact with residents in a manner that helps alleviate agitation, anger and anxiety. Through formal classroom instruction and direct interaction with residents, our staff learn how to provide care and stimulation with compassion and a smile. The focus of our instructional training is the application of a personalized, supportive and non-judgmental response to residents’ behaviors, using skill and warmth in place of medication and restraint. The Meadow Wing is staffed 24 hours each day with a ratio of staff to residents that far exceeds federal and state regulatory standards.

Services Offered