Santa Clara County — South Bay
Senior Resources in Saratoga
Saratoga is served by the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) — a nonprofit operating both a Senior Center and an Adult Day Health Center with dementia-specialized care. Residents also benefit from West Valley shared services.
Community & Senior Centers
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC)
Nonprofit operating a Senior Center and an Adult Day Health Center. Programs include music, exercise, current events, and dementia-specialized care. Nutrition lunch served daily.
LGS Recreation — 55+ Adult Programs
Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation runs the 55+ adult program serving Saratoga and surrounding cities. Extensive fitness, arts, and classes.
Hospitals & Clinics
El Camino Health — Mountain View
Top-rated regional hospital serving Saratoga residents. Recognized for cardiac care, neurology, orthopedics, and senior services.
Good Samaritan Hospital
Full-service hospital serving West Valley residents. Cardiac care, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, and emergency services.
Senior Care Homes
Saratoga Retirement Community
Continuing Care Retirement Community in the Saratoga hills offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
Pacifica Senior Living Saratoga
Assisted living and memory care community offering personalized care, dining, and engaging activities for West Valley seniors.
Legal & Financial
Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA)
Nonprofit elder law office. Free help with wills, advance directives, power of attorney, housing issues, and Medicare disputes for low-income seniors.
H.I.C.A.P. (Medicare Counseling)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for Santa Clara County residents. Help with plan selection, billing disputes, and benefits.
Caregiving Services
Heart of the Valley Services for Seniors
In-home services for seniors 65+ in the West Valley — shopping, errands, light yard work, handyman tasks, computer help, and friendly home visits.
SASCC Adult Day Health Center
Dementia-specialized adult day health program operated by SASCC, offering therapeutic programs, meals, and caregiver respite in Saratoga.
Transportation
Santa Clara VTA (Bus & Light Rail)
County public bus and light rail. Reduced senior/disabled fares with a Clipper Card.
R.Y.D.E. — Reach Your Destination Easily
Curb-to-curb transportation for adults 65+ in Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and parts of San Jose.
Food & Nutrition
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Regional food bank serving seniors through Brown Bag, food pantries, CalFresh enrollment, and home delivery.
Government & Veterans
Santa Clara County — Dept. of Aging & Adult Services
The county's lead agency for older adults. Administers IHSS, Adult Protective Services, and the Senior Nutrition Program. Coordinates 100+ partner organizations.
Sourcewise
Santa Clara County's nonprofit aging-resource hub since 1973. Information and referrals, fall prevention, home safety, and caregiver support.
Housing & Home
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley
Free home repairs and safety modifications for lower-income senior homeowners — grab bars, stair railings, ramps.
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