Residential care
Lytton Gardens Community Care
Residential care in Palo Alto, California
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE |
| City | Palo Alto |
| State | California |
| ZIP code | 94301 |
| County | SANTA CLARA |
| Phone | (650) 617-7338 |
| Website | https://www.chm.org/community-management/our-communities/ |
| License number | 430701864 |
| License type | Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) — California's assisted living license |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Licensed since | 8/30/1993 |
| Licensee | COMMUNITY HOUSING INC. |
| Capacity | 55 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. |
Lytton Gardens Community Care is in 649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Phone: (650) 617-7338. Ownership: not stated in the source file. It holds California RCFE license 430701864 (status LICENSED, first licensed 8/30/1993, capacity 55). In California, assisted living is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
More about this provider
| CARING Housing Ministries (CHM, a Front Porch company) lists Lytton Gardens, Lytton Gardens II and Lytton Gardens IV in Palo Alto among its senior communities on its official Our Communities page. The Lytton Gardens II entry carries this record's exact address — 649 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 — with phone (650) 617-7373. The page publishes no service, payment, language or pricing detail for the location. | |
| Who it serves | Seniors — the operator lists Lytton Gardens II (649 University Avenue, Palo Alto) among its Seniors communities (as stated on the Our Communities page). |
| Visiting and contact details | Lytton Gardens II, 649 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, (650) 617-7373 (as listed on the operator's Our Communities page). |
| Website | https://www.chm.org/community-management/our-communities/ |
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Lytton Gardens Community Care
Where is Lytton Gardens Community Care located?
Lytton Gardens Community Care is at 649 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, Palo Alto, California 94301.
What care and services does Lytton Gardens Community Care offer?
Lytton Gardens Community Care offers residential care, assisted living, 24-hour non-medical care and supervision, assistance with activities of daily living.
How do I contact Lytton Gardens Community Care?
Call Lytton Gardens Community Care at (650) 617-7338.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in California can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.