3 Assisted Living Communities in Menlo Park, California

There are 3 assisted living facilities in Menlo Park, CA and several assisted living facilities nearby.

 

Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley between Palo Alto and Atherton on the San Francisco Peninsula, this small city of only 30,684 residents enjoys 265 days of sun each year, a thriving downtown retail core and convenient access to the attractions of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose.

Menlo Park assisted living offers your loved one the chance to live like the rich and famous as this picturesque small town has attracted famous residents such as musicians Joan Baez, Jerry Garcia and Stevie Nicks, actresses Shirley Temple Black and Courtney Thorne-Smith, and authors Nancy Farmer and Ken Kesey.

The Menlo Park Senior Center ensures that the lives of residents of Menlo Park assisted living communities are enriching and vibrant. At the Center, seniors get together for barbecues, luncheons, Scrabble, knitting groups and more. In collaboration with Stanford Hospital, the Center established its Strong for Life program, which promotes exercise for older adults with or without physical disabilities. Free medical screenings and consultations are also available, including vision and blood pressure screenings.

Life in Menlo Park can be an eventful experience even for Menlo Park senior living residents. Strolling through Sharon Hills Park, Seminar Oaks Park, Willow Oaks Park and many more can make any senior’s day alive with fresh air, trees and laughing children. In addition, special events occur throughout the city all year round including a Multi-Cultural Day, Kite Day and Summer Concert Series.

The health care needs of Menlo Parkresidents are served by the Menlo Park Surgical Hospital and the nearby Stanford Hospital & Clinics. Stanford Hospital & Clinics was named one of America’s Best Hospitals according to a 2009 survey by U.S. News & World Report for its vast experience and expertise in almost all fields of medicine.

Meanwhile, Menlo Park Surgical Hospital is recognized for its advanced equipment and state-of-the-art procedures. Menlo Park senior living residents who have complicated or serious medical conditions can benefit tremendously from quick access to these facilities.

Minor medical needs can otherwise be served by smaller facilities such as the Menlo Medical Clinic which is a staffed by 45 physicians and has been serving the Menlo Park community for 50 years.

Among the transportation services utilized by residents of Menlo Park assisted living communities is the Menlo Park Free Shuttle which includes the Willow Road & Marsh Road Caltrain Shuttle Service, the Midday Shuttle Service and the Shopper’s Shuttle. Most popular with senior residents is the Midday Shuttle where key stops include the Menlo Park Senior Center, the Menlo Park Library, the Stanford Shopping Center, the Menlo Medical Clinic and Stanford Hospital, to name a few. The 20-passenger bus can also accommodate two spaces for wheelchairs. Other public transportation is provided by Samtrans, Caltrain and the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority (VTA). Menlo Park is a small but vibrant community located just a short distance from any one of the Bay Areas many attractions. Find local communities for your loved one on our Menlo Park Assisted Living page. Written by senior housing staff writer.

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