In-Home Senior Care
in Palo Alto
Help your loved one stay comfortable in the home they know. Stanford Senior Care provides private-pay, non-medical support for Palo Alto families—from help with bathing and dressing to companionship and a break for family caregivers.
Talk About CareCall 510-299-4735Contact us to discuss availability for your address and schedule.
Help for your parent.
Reassurance for your family.
When everyday tasks become harder
If getting dressed, preparing meals, or spending the day alone is becoming a concern, tell us what has changed. We can discuss support that fits your parent’s routines and preferences.
When you are arranging care from a distance
You may be balancing work and your own household while helping a parent in Palo Alto. Discuss who should be involved in planning care and how your family prefers to communicate.
When your family needs a break
Family caregiving can leave little room for rest or appointments. Explore respite support for your loved one while you take time for your own needs.
Home care services
for Palo Alto families.
Start with the parts of the day that feel difficult. We can discuss personal assistance, companionship, memory-related support, and time for family caregivers to recharge.
Personal Care
Respectful help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and everyday routines. Tell us what your loved one can manage independently and where assistance would help.
Explore personal care →Companionship
Conversation, favorite activities, and company during the day. Share your parent’s interests and familiar habits so we can discuss support that feels personal.
Explore companionship →Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support
Patient, non-medical help with familiar routines and daily activities. Talk with us about your loved one’s preferences and the support your family needs.
Explore dementia care →Meals & Light Housekeeping
Practical help with meal preparation and light household tasks. Discuss food preferences, everyday routines, and the tasks to include in the care plan.
Explore help at home →Respite for Family Caregivers
Support for your loved one while you rest, attend appointments, or manage other commitments. Ask about a schedule that gives your family time to recharge.
Explore respite care →Overnight & 24-Hour Options
If your family needs support beyond daytime hours, discuss overnight, live-in, or shift coverage. Arrangements depend on care needs and caregiver availability.
Explore overnight care →You don’t need all the answers
to take the first step.
Tell us what’s changed.
Share your concerns, daily routines, and the support your family is looking for.
Explore the right support.
We discuss care tasks, scheduling, preferences, and availability before you decide.
Build a familiar routine.
Agree on the care plan and communication arrangements, and revisit needs as life changes.
A personal reason.
A lasting commitment.
For Venus, caring for others begins with the importance of family and belonging. That personal purpose is at the heart of Stanford Senior Care.
We start by understanding the person—not just the tasks. Tell us what brings your loved one comfort, what matters to them, and where your family needs help.
Get to Know Stanford Senior CarePersonal care begins with
knowing what matters to you.
A care plan should make sense for the person receiving support and the family arranging it. Here is what we focus on together.
Care shaped around the person
We take time to understand daily routines, preferences, and the tasks your loved one needs help with. The conversation starts with their life—not a standard package.
A thoughtful caregiver fit
Tell us about the schedule, care tasks, communication preferences, and personality that would help your loved one feel comfortable. We discuss caregiver fit and availability with you.
A conversation with your family
Before care begins, discuss who should receive updates, how you prefer to communicate, and whom to contact with questions. Share concerns early so they can be addressed together.
Room for needs to change
Care needs can grow or shift. We can revisit the tasks and schedule with your family and discuss available options as circumstances change.
Clarity before you decide
Ask about caregiver screening and training, the agreed care plan, scheduling, and what happens if a caregiver is unavailable. We will talk through the arrangements before you make a decision.
Support that respects boundaries
Our focus is non-medical help with everyday life. Medical treatment remains with your loved one’s healthcare team, while we discuss practical support at home.
Trusted care. In their words.
Read our Google reviews ↗
Read our Caring.com reviews ↗
“I was very impressed with Venus’ professionalism.”
Christina · San Jose
Excerpt from our existing website“Their communication with families is excellent, keeping everyone informed and involved in the care process.”
Jovelle · Caring.com
September 7, 2024 · Review excerpt
“She and her team are wonderful, compassionate”
Alexis · Caring.com
December 16, 2024 · Review excerpt
Ratings checked October 22, 2026. Ratings and review counts may change.
Here for families in your community.
Contact us to discuss caregiver availability for your address and schedule.
Finding care should
feel less overwhelming.
How do I arrange home care for a parent in Palo Alto?
Start with a phone consultation. Tell us about your parent’s daily routines, the tasks that have become difficult, your preferred schedule, and the address where care is needed. We discuss care options and availability before you decide.
Can we discuss care for just part of the day?
Yes. Tell us which hours would help most, whether that is getting ready in the morning, meal preparation, daytime company, or respite. We will discuss scheduling options, any minimum visit requirements, and caregiver availability before care begins.
Is this private-pay home care or medical home health?
This service is private-pay, non-medical assistance with everyday life. It does not replace nursing, therapy, or medical treatment. Your loved one’s healthcare team remains responsible for clinical care.
Can you help while I take a break from caregiving?
We can discuss respite care for your loved one while you rest or attend to other commitments. Share the care tasks, familiar routines, and schedule you need covered. Learn about respite care.
How do we discuss caregiver fit and family updates?
Tell us about your loved one’s preferences, personality, communication needs, and daily routines. Before care begins, discuss caregiver fit, who should receive updates, and whom your family should contact with questions.
Do you serve addresses near Stanford as well?
Contact us with the address and requested schedule for Palo Alto or the Stanford area. We will discuss caregiver availability for that location before making arrangements.
Let’s talk about
your loved one.
Start with a free 30-minute phone consultation to discuss your loved one’s needs, schedule, and caregiver availability.
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