Moldaw Residences-CCRC offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care on the same Palo Alto campus, allowing residents to transition between levels of support without relocating. The health team manages complex medical profiles, including residents who are combative, have other behavioral issues, require wound care or use continuous oxygen. Special dietary monitoring is routine, and diabetic management is available for those on oral agents, insulin injections or sliding-scale protocols. The Memory Care neighborhood is set up to support early cognitive loss through advanced dementia, so families have a single community for progressive needs.
Around-the-clock clinical oversight is built into daily life. Registered and licensed nurses are on site 24 hours a day, supported by background-checked caregivers who work awake night shifts. Emergency pull cords and wearable PERS devices signal staff instantly, while door-alarm systems and staffed security provide an added safety layer. On-site podiatry visits reduce off-site trips, and the community accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses. Full assistance is offered with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting, and staff are trained in a range of transfers—from standby support to Hoyer-lift moves for bed-bound individuals—so mobility limitations do not bar admission.
Apartments may include a private bathroom, kitchenette, independent temperature controls, cable service and the option to paint or decorate; floor plans vary, and not every unit contains every feature. Independent Living residents can opt into medication-management monitoring, weekly housekeeping and a monthly meal plan while still directing the rest of their daily routine. Assisted Living and Memory Care suites layer on scheduled care services, but everyone benefits from the same campus infrastructure.
Dining is flexible. Meals can be ordered on demand, and snacks are available throughout the day. The culinary staff works with the clinical team to modify textures, manage sodium or sugar intake and handle physician-prescribed diets. This approach allows residents who have strict dietary rules—such as low-carb needs for diabetes or heart-healthy restrictions—to continue eating safely without sacrificing menu variety.
Residents and their guests find practical amenities on site: resident parking, wheelchair-accessible pathways, a barber and beauty shop, exercise room, movie room, wellness center, communal gardens and regularly scheduled religious services. Community transportation makes local errands and appointments easier. Pets are allowed, and it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
