Alameda County — East Bay
Senior Resources in Piedmont
Piedmont is a small residential city surrounded by Oakland. The Recreation Department runs robust older adult programs, while residents have easy access to all of Oakland's medical centers and Alameda County resources.
Community & Senior Centers
Piedmont Recreation — Older Adult Programs
City of Piedmont Recreation Department runs programs and classes for older adults including fitness, wellness, educational events, and social gatherings.
Hospitals & Clinics
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Kaiser's full-service flagship East Bay hospital nearby. Emergency, surgery, cardiac, cancer, and specialty services.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — Summit Campus
Sutter Health hospital nearby in Oakland with full-service emergency, surgery, and specialty care.
Senior Care Homes
Piedmont Gardens
Nearby Continuing Care Retirement Community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
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 — Piedmont
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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