Palo Alto Commons

Overview of Palo Alto Commons

Situated in the neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto Commons is a blissful senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A 24-hour care team and licensed nurses are always on standby to attend to residents’ individual needs, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care assistance. Residents are provided with a spacious studio, one, and two bedroom apartment for a comfortable living space that fosters a relaxing and restful environment.

The community helps residents live their retirement life to the fullest through its broad array of activities and an abundance of delightful amenities. Residents here benefit from life enrichment programs and various convenient services, including housekeeping, linen services, and scheduled transportation. Amenities, include a fitness center, card room, library, salon, and a fireside lounge that provides relaxing space for gathering with friends or spending some precious time alone.

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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

Palo Alto Commons is legally operated by Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco,Llc and Wellquest Et Al, and administered by Li Li.

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

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

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) Citations 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) Citations 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

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio

1 / 4

1 Bed

Managed by Li Li

Sr. Executive Director

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2.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Palo Alto's city center to Palo Alto Commons's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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


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 And Wellquest Et Al	Studio / 1 Bed
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 And Wellquest Et Al	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 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 And 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 Palo Alto Commons in?

Palo Alto Commons is in the Ventura neighborhood of Palo Alto.

Who is the owner of Palo Alto Commons?

Palo Alto Commons is legally operated by Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco,Llc and Wellquest Et Al, and administered by Li Li.

Is Palo Alto Commons in a walkable area?

Palo Alto Commons 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 Palo Alto Commons?

Palo Alto Commons's occupancy is 76%.

Who is the administrator of Palo Alto Commons?

Li Li is the administrator of Palo Alto Commons.

How many beds does Palo Alto Commons have?

Palo Alto Commons has 250 beds.

Has Palo Alto Commons had any recent citations?

Palo Alto Commons has had 3 recently reported citations.

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Overview of Palo Alto Commons

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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.

What does this home offer?

Type of Rooms Available

Managed by Li Li

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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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