Alameda County — East Bay
Senior Resources in Newark
Newark is served by the Tri-City senior services partnership — Fremont's Age Well Centers and Aging & Family Services coordinate case management for Newark, Fremont, and Union City residents 60+.
No dedicated city senior center. Newark residents are served by Fremont Age Well Centers, Fremont Aging & Family Services (Tri-City case management for Fremont, Newark, Union City), and S.O.S. Meals on Wheels.
Hospitals & Clinics
Washington Hospital — Newark
Washington Hospital outpatient services and clinics serving Newark residents.
Kaiser Permanente Fremont Medical Center
Kaiser's full-service hospital nearby in Fremont. Emergency care, surgery, and specialty services for Newark Kaiser members.
Senior Care Homes
Aegis Living of Fremont
Nearby assisted living and memory care community serving Newark-area seniors.
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 — Newark
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.
Alameda County Community Food Bank
Partners with local pantries, hot-meal programs, and senior centers throughout Alameda County. Call the Food Assistance Helpline to find a location near you.
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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