Palm Villas Memory Care
Memory Care & Nursing Care · Redwood City, CA

Palm Villas Memory Care

Memory Care & Nursing Care · Redwood City, CA

Overview of Palm Villas Memory Care

Palm Villas Memory Care is a dedicated memory care community in Redwood City, CA, that offers specialized care for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Here, older adults can keep their peace of mind, accompanied by its supportive and stress-free environment. With a specially-trained team, freshly-prepared meals, and 24-hour support, residents have a maintenance-free living. The community also provides a continuum of care services, alongside personal care plans, allowing residents to age in place.

Bingo nights, arts and crafts, and strategy games are among the activities that residents can participate in to remain socially engaged and active. Prioritizing residents’ comfort and safety, secure communal areas and accessible living spaces are provided. With bus stops, dining options, and local amenities in the area, residents are guaranteed accessibility and convenience. This memory care community has high-quality services dedicated to those with memory loss, making it a great choice for senior living in California.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
38
Bed community size
49-bed community Rank #1130 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1130th out of 1,645 homes we track in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
17 years in operation Rank #480 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 480th out of 1,505 homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 65 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
78%
Rank #725 / 1452Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 725th out of 1,452 homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1452. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
38 / 49
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceApril 22, 2009
CountySan Mateo

Ownership & Operating Entity

Palm Villas Memory Care is legally operated by Forever Young Assisted Living, Inc., and administered by Garry Sneper.

Safety & Compliance

Safety Featuressecured exterior doors, delayed egress systems, resident monitoring

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Personal Care
Activities
Wellness Program7 Pillars of Wellness, cognitive stimulation, physical exercise, social activities, anxiety reduction, support groups, music therapy, culinary experience
Specific ProgramsExercise

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 0 citations 10 total visits 5 complaint visits 5 official inspections 4 complaint investigations
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

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

Rank #272 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 272nd out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 93 out of 100. Letter grade A. 12 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 010 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 1016 This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the California average (10 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 513 This facility has had 62% fewer complaint visits than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer Rank #589 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 589th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 07 This facility has had 100% fewer other visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 410 This facility has had 60% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (4 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Places of interest near Palm Villas Memory Care

Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Redwood City's city center to Palm Villas Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around San Mateo County

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Kensington Place Redwood City
MC
Redwood City (Redwood Oaks)
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,024 / 1,645
Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 59
Rank #267 / 2,057
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #462 / 1,474
15
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #705 / 1,505
82.1% Fsdw Redwood City LLC & Kensington Senior Living1 Bed
Palm Villas Memory Care
MC
NH
Redwood City
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,130 / 1,645
Yes 65
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #272 / 1,474
10
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #480 / 1,505
77.6% Forever Young Assisted Living, Inc-
Bayview Villa
MC
AL
HOS
RC
San Carlos
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,645
No
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 59
Rank #1,825 / 2,057
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 81
Rank #1 / 1,474
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #247 / 1,505
31.9% Loncar Enterprises Inc-

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in California

Palm Villas Memory Care is located in Redwood City, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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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).
CA

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
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Villas Memory Care

Who is the owner of Palm Villas Memory Care?

Palm Villas Memory Care is legally operated by Forever Young Assisted Living, Inc., and administered by Garry Sneper.

Is Palm Villas Memory Care in a walkable area?

Palm Villas Memory Care has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Palm Villas Memory Care?

Palm Villas Memory Care's occupancy is 78%.

How long has Palm Villas Memory Care been in business?

Palm Villas Memory Care has been operating for approximately 17 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Palm Villas Memory Care?

Yes, Palm Villas Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Palm Villas Memory Care?

Garry Sneper is the administrator of Palm Villas Memory Care.

How many beds does Palm Villas Memory Care have?

Palm Villas Memory Care has 49 beds.

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