Lytton Gardens Community Care sits in Palo Alto, California, as a licensed residential care facility with 55 beds, and what you'll notice when you first look at this place is how they focus on making things feel homelike, with both assisted living and memory care services, along with a section set aside for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. The place has three distinct units, including one just for memory care, so folks with different needs can find the right support. People here get help with the day-to-day things, and the staff can help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and transfers, as well as keeping up with medication and health checks, and there's 24-hour care for those who need it.
Residents get hot meals daily, and the dining setup offers restaurant-style service, all-day dining, and choices for people who need special diets, like those with allergies or diabetes, so meals are nutritious but also cater to personal needs. Housekeeping and laundry services keep rooms fresh, and there are private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephones, and internet access in living spaces, which can be either apartments or single-family homes, depending on what's available. For those who want to stay active, there are plenty of social and wellness events-like exercise classes, arts and crafts, music, movie nights, gardening, and outings to interesting places in the area.
Amenities include a hair salon, fitness room, spa or wellness area, game rooms, reading room, and beautiful outdoor yards, plus community activities and programs for music and art, and even pet therapy. Staff have specialized training in Alzheimer's and dementia care. Residents can use computers, watch videos, listen to music, and go on organized excursions. There's reliable transportation for medical appointments, errands, grocery shopping, and even trips to religious services. Support goes as far as arranging for a mobile barber or helping with more complex health needs and diet modifications. Folks needing short-term help can access respite care, and the community offers hospice and rehabilitation services as well.
The Lytton Gardens Community Care campus is part of a larger group that includes Lytton Gardens II and Lytton Gardens IV, with services reaching from independent living to long-term nursing support, so people can find a place whether they're active and needing minimal help or require more support. Financial guidance and help with cost assistance or VA benefits is also available, and residents can pay by check or credit card with all-inclusive pricing, so costs remain more predictable. The grounds have outdoor paths, a dining room, activity rooms, emergency alert systems, and move-in coordination, giving residents and their families practical peace of mind, knowing support is available day and night, in a place that tries to offer real comfort and a sense of community, right near shops, restaurants, coffee places, doctors, and other services in downtown Palo Alto.
