The Avant

Overview of The Avant

Set in the serene neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, The Avant is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living for active and dynamic residents who wish to continue their independent lifestyle. This pet-friendly community offers 44 luxury apartments with a luxurious resort-style atmosphere, inviting common spaces, and top-notch services. Residents enjoy an unmatched living experience with no maintenance or chores to worry about.

In addition to a variety of convenient services such as housekeeping, laundry, and transportation, the community provides residents with a 24/7 emergency call system for a safe and carefree living environment. A talented culinary team is available to provide residents with delicious and nutritious meals. Residents also enjoy access to a plethora of amenities, including a full calendar of vibrant activities, a heated pool, therapeutic spa, a solarium, media room, cozy lounge, a fitness center, Bocce Ball court, and Table Tennis for an active yet relaxing lifestyle.

(650) 494-0760

250-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

4 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 82 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

76%

Similar to the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

191 / 250

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJune 30, 2021

CountySanta Clara

The Avant is legally operated by Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco,llc ; Wellquest Et Al, and administered by Li Li.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 3 citations 29 total visits 8 complaint visits 3 official inspections 7 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

3 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection January 8, 2026 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	3	10	This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better
Serious citations (Type A) Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	3	3	This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. CA avg 3).— At avg Rank #753 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 753rd out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	0	4	This facility has 100% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 100% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	0.6	2	This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 70% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.1	3.3	This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	29	16	This facility has 81% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (29 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 81% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	8	13	This facility has 38% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 38% better Rank #762 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 762nd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	18	7	This facility has 157% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 157% worse
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	7	10	This facility has 30% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 30% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026, found no deficiencies and substantiated no elder abuse after a thorough investigation involving police and staff interviews.
The November 12, 2024 inspection substantiated insufficient staffing, resulting in a resident with dementia eloping unsupervised and a $500 civil penalty for failure to provide required supervision.
The March 27, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated a medication error where a resident was given PRN medication incorrectly, posing an immediate health and safety risk, resulting in one cited deficiency.

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Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


The Avant	AL IL MC	Palo Alto (Ventura)	250 Facility 250 CA AVG 103 Rank #86 / 1657	Yes	82 Facility 82 CA AVG 57 Rank #357 / 2092	84 Facility 84 CA AVG 81 Rank #731 / 1401	3	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #762 / 1397	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 3 Rank #753 / 1164	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 13 Rank #1100 / 1487	76.4% Facility 76.4% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #687 / 1368	Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco,LLC ; Wellquest Et Al	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Palo Alto Commons	AL IL MC	Palo Alto (Ventura)	250 Facility 250 CA AVG 103 Rank #86 / 1657	Yes	82 Facility 82 CA AVG 57 Rank #357 / 2092	84 Facility 84 CA AVG 81 Rank #731 / 1401	3	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #762 / 1397	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 3 Rank #753 / 1164	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 13 Rank #1100 / 1487	76.4% Facility 76.4% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #687 / 1368	Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco,LLC ; Wellquest Et Al	Studio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Palo Alto	AL MC	Palo Alto (Evergreen Park)	97 Facility 97 CA AVG 103 Rank #795 / 1657	Yes	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 57 Rank #171 / 2092	92 Facility 92 CA AVG 81 Rank #308 / 1401	-	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 13 Rank #324 / 1397	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #413 / 1164	1	80.4% Facility 80.4% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #586 / 1368	Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Webster House	AL IL NC NH	Palo Alto (Crescent Park)	54 Facility 54 CA AVG 103 Rank #1123 / 1657	No	90 Facility 90 CA AVG 57 Rank #171 / 2092	94 Facility 94 CA AVG 81 Rank #185 / 1401	4	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 13 Rank #1 / 1397	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1164	11 Facility 11 CA AVG 13 Rank #610 / 1487	90.7% Facility 90.7% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #261 / 1368	Front Porch Communities And Services	1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

What neighborhood is The Avant in?

The Avant is in the Ventura neighborhood of Palo Alto.

Who is the owner of The Avant?

The legal owner and operator of The Avant is Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco,Llc ; Wellquest Et Al.

Is The Avant in a walkable area?

The Avant has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at The Avant?

The Avant's occupancy is 76%.

Who is the administrator of The Avant?

Li Li is the administrator of The Avant.

How many beds does The Avant have?

The Avant has 250 beds.

Has The Avant had any recent deficiencies or citations?

The Avant has had 3 recently reported deficiencies.

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Overview of The Avant

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in California

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

California CARES Program

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