Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park is a memory-care-focused community located in Menlo Park, California. The facility specializes in providing comprehensive care and support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Designed as a memory-care-only community, Meadow Gardens offers a secure environment with indoor and outdoor walking paths, specifically laid out to accommodate residents’ mobility and safety needs. The campus features multiple activity areas and attractive gardens, as well as clean, well-maintained facilities situated in a residential neighborhood. Residents are supported by an experienced staff that assists with all activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Both English and Spanish are spoken by staff, and interpretation services aid in providing inclusive care.

Medical and care support at Meadow Gardens includes memory care programming tailored to cognitive needs, diabetes care and medication management, and assistance with incontinence needs. The care team provides ambulatory care to help those who have mobility challenges, and visiting optometrists and podiatrists offer vision and foot health services for residents. On-site activities are designed to support memory retention, social engagement, and physical fitness, including regular clubs and community events, yoga and chair yoga sessions, and fitness programs. The secured environment ensures safety while promoting independence within safe boundaries. A barber and beauty salon is also available, allowing residents to maintain grooming routines without leaving the community.

Transportation services are available at Meadow Gardens for both medical appointments and non-medical outings, provided at cost. This service allows residents to attend necessary healthcare visits or participate in community activities outside the facility, supporting both their health and quality of life.

Resident and family feedback generally highlights the dedicated, caring, and responsive nature of the staff, who are noted for their involvement and regular communication with residents and families. Activities receive positive remarks for fostering engagement and stimulation. Cleanliness and maintenance of the facility are consistently praised, while some concerns regarding room size and communication during administrative transitions have been noted. Overall, reviews indicate strong satisfaction with the care quality, programming, and supportive environment at Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park.

Costs at this community start at $4,500 and range up to $8,595. The average price in the community is $6,547, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,975. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.