Lytton Gardens, found at 649 University Ave in Palo Alto, California, gives people a choice of assisted living, memory care, independent living, skilled nursing, and short-term respite care, all on one campus. Lytton Gardens II, part of this community, offers affordable independent living in studio and one-bedroom homes with rent based on income, so qualifying seniors or adults with certain disabilities pay about 30% of their income, and each apartment houses one or two people. For those who need help every day, Lytton Gardens Community Care provides assisted living and memory care with staff who help with bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, and medication. The team, including a Medical Director who's also the Director of the Geriatric Fellowship Program at Stanford, offers skilled nursing, 24-hour care, and specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care in a secure, well-lit area. There's also support for advanced needs like insulin shots or two-person transfers if required.
Every resident gets access to meals prepared daily, options for special diets like diabetic meals, and both restaurant-style and all-day dining. Housekeeping, laundry services, move-in help, and concierge services make day-to-day life less stressful. People can join in with movie nights, fitness and music programs, board games, pet therapy, art plans, scheduled daily activities, and social and recreational events. Indoor and outdoor community spaces-gardens, reading rooms, walking paths, fitness areas, libraries, game rooms, a jacuzzi, social event rooms, and spaces for outdoor relaxation-give everyone room to gather or find some quiet time. Staff check in on residents around the clock and there's a 24-hour emergency alert system in each home.
Seniors and families who live here get more help too, with VA benefits consulting, financial aid advice, home sale assistance, move-in support, and entry fee options, plus acceptance of credit card and check payments. All rooms and common spaces are furnished and wheelchair accessible, and units have features like cable TV, high-speed internet, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, phone service, and air conditioning. Residents can get to local grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, and churches with arranged transportation or enjoy devotional activities and off-site religious services. People also find support for hospice care and short-term stays if they need a break or more help for a little while.
Lytton Gardens is licensed by the state and can serve up to 55 people in a setting that aims for a safe, comfortable, and easy-to-navigate home for those aged 62 or older or those with physical or developmental disabilities. The staff aim to be attentive and caring, offering help with personal care and day-to-day tasks. Everyone living here can choose from a range of activity programs, wellness support, and ways to stay active and social, depending on individual needs and current safety rules.
