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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.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Palo Alto Commons is legally operated by Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco,llc ; Wellquest Et Al, and administrated by Li Li.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Near the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 78 out of 100. Letter grade C+. Near the California average for assisted living residences.
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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Li Li serves as the Senior Executive Director at Palo Alto Commons, leading the community with dedication and professionalism. As the senior leader, Li Li oversees operations and ensures a warm, supportive environment for residents and staff alike.
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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Palo Alto Commons is located in Palo Alto, California.
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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 Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Palo Alto (Ventura) | 250 | Yes | 82 | 3 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#762 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
11
Rank
#946 / 1365 |
76.4%
Facility
76.4%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#656 / 1289 | Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco,LLC ; Wellquest Et Al | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Hollywood Hills Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Los Angeles (Central La) | 120 | No | 88 | 4 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1356 / 1397 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#988 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
11
Rank
#844 / 1365 |
55.8%
Facility
55.8%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1081 / 1289 | Pacifica Hollywood LLC; Hollywood Mgr LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sunrise of Mission Viejo |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Mission Viejo | 110 | Yes | 48 | 4 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#440 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
11
Rank
#240 / 1365 |
75.5%
Facility
75.5%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#681 / 1289 | Szr Mission Viejo Asst Lvg; Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Brookdale Central Whittier |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Whittier (East Whittier) | 92 | Yes | 83 | 6 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1222 / 1397 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1015 / 1164 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
11
Rank
#292 / 1365 |
57.6%
Facility
57.6%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1063 / 1289 | Brea Whittier LLC; Emeritus Corporation | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Atria Covina |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Covina | 90 | Yes | 87 | 5 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#922 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 36
Facility
36
CA AVG
11
Rank
#30 / 1365 |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#802 / 1289 | Wg Covina Sh LP; Atria Management Co LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
Palo Alto Commons is in the Ventura neighborhood of Palo Alto.
The legal owner and operator of Palo Alto Commons is Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco,Llc ; Wellquest Et Al.
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.
Palo Alto Commons's occupancy is 76%.
Li Li is the administrator of Palo Alto Commons.
Palo Alto Commons has 250 beds.
Palo Alto Commons has had 3 recently reported deficiencies.
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