A Registered Nurse is available every Wednesday 12:00 - 3:00 at a cost of $1.00 per visit. The Nurse addresses blood pressure, skin problems, podiatry issues, oral hygiene and nutrition and will review any health concerns a resident might have. The Nurse also presents a 7:30pm Health Program the third Monday of the month. The topic of these programs is determined by the interests of the residents. Translation is available. Also the County of Santa Clara sponsors a quarterly Nutrition Program with special emphasis on senior needs.
A Free Shuttle to Downtown Palo Alto and the Stanford Shopping Center is provided by the City of Palo Alto. "Outreach" is a transportation option for mobility limited seniors in Santa Clara County. The Staff assists residents apply for this service.
The Staff makes every effort to help residents maintain their independence and remain at Stevenson House as long as possible. Assistance is offered and frequently provided in the areas of needs assessment, home visits, as well as in application preparation for extraordinary services when and if they become necessary.
Emergency call systems are standard equipment in each apartment and emergency on call personnel are available 24 hours per day.
Translators are available for Russian, Chinese, and Spanish speakers.
Grab bars and shower chairs will be installed upon request and wheel chairs, canes, and walkers are available for use at no cost to the borrower.