Alameda County — East Bay
Senior Resources in San Leandro
San Leandro is anchored by the San Leandro Senior Community Center, a vibrant hub offering classes, meals, and social programs. The city benefits from proximity to Oakland's medical centers and Hayward's robust senior services network.
Community & Senior Centers
San Leandro Senior Community Center
City-run senior center offering classes, fitness programs, congregate meals, social events, and special services for older adults in San Leandro.
Hospitals & Clinics
San Leandro Hospital
Alameda Health System hospital offering emergency care, surgery, and acute care services for the San Leandro community.
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center
Kaiser's full-service hospital with emergency care, surgery, cardiac, and specialty services for East Bay members.
Senior Care Homes
Pacifica Senior Living San Leandro
Assisted living and memory care community offering personalized care, dining, and engaging activities.
Legal & Financial
Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS)
Nonprofit providing free legal services to low-income seniors 60+ in Alameda County. Covers elder abuse, housing, benefits, consumer fraud, estate planning. Helpline Monday–Friday.
H.I.C.A.P. — Alameda County
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling and advocacy for Alameda County residents. Help with plan selection, billing disputes, and benefits.
Caregiving Services
Home Instead — San Leandro
In-home senior care offering personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, companionship, dementia care, and 24/7 care.
Transportation
AC Transit (Bus)
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit's regional bus system with reduced senior/disabled fares with a Clipper Card. Serves Alameda and western Contra Costa counties.
East Bay Paratransit
Door-to-door shared-ride service for Alameda and Contra Costa residents who cannot use regular AC Transit or BART. Application and certification required.
Food & Nutrition
S.O.S. Meals on Wheels
Community-based home meal delivery for seniors 60+ based in Hayward. Serves Oakland, Piedmont, Hayward, Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, San Leandro, Fremont, Newark, Union City, and more.
Spectrum Community Services — Senior Meals
Provides home-delivered and congregate meals for seniors 60+ in Alameda, Castro Valley, Hayward, Oakland, San Leandro, and Union City.
Government & Veterans
Alameda County Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Plans, funds, and coordinates services for Alameda County residents 55+ through 28+ partner organizations. Manages home-delivered meals, caregiver support, transportation coordination, and senior center programs.
Alameda County Adult Protective Services
24-hour assistance to elderly and dependent adults who are victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Call for yourself or to report concerns about a vulnerable adult.
Housing & Home
Rebuilding Together Oakland/East Bay
Free home repairs and safety modifications (grab bars, ramps, stair rails) for lower-income homeowners including seniors. Also operates a Senior Injury Prevention program.
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