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Bay Area Senior Resource Directory
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Region
Peninsula — San Mateo County
Resources for every city in San Mateo County, from Daly City in the north to Pescadero on the coast. If your city has no dedicated senior center, the countywide Peninsula Volunteers Inc. (PVI), Peninsula Family Service, and San Mateo County Aging & Adult Services serve all residents.
Atherton
Served primarily by countywide Peninsula resources.
No dedicated city senior center. Atherton residents age 55+ are served by countywide organizations including Peninsula Volunteers Inc. (Little House & Meals on Wheels in Menlo Park), Peninsula Family Service, and San Mateo County Aging & Adult Services. See the Countywide section below.
Belmont
City-run senior programming and community services.
Community & Social
Twin Pines Senior & Community Center
Operated by the City of Belmont Parks & Recreation Department. Nestled in Twin Pines Park, this center offers free and low-cost classes, activities, and social programs for adults 18+ with strong programming for older adults. No membership fees.
Brisbane
Small city served by neighboring city centers.
No dedicated city senior center. Brisbane residents are served primarily by Peninsula Family Service, Doelger Senior Center (Daly City), and Roberta Cerri Teglia Center (South San Francisco). See the Countywide section.
Burlingame
Served by nearby Millbrae & San Mateo senior programs.
No dedicated city senior center. Burlingame residents age 50+ are welcomed at the Millbrae Senior Center and may also access programs at the San Mateo Senior Center. Mills-Peninsula Hospital (Burlingame) hosts Senior Focus health programs. See the Countywide section.
Colma
Served by countywide and neighboring city resources.
No dedicated city senior center. Colma residents are served by Peninsula Family Service, Doelger Senior Center (Daly City), and San Mateo County Aging & Adult Services. See the Countywide section.
Daly City
Age-Friendly City with dedicated Active Adult Services department.
Community & Social
Doelger Senior Center
Daly City's main senior center, operated by the Active Adult / Senior Services department. Offers social, educational, and health programs for all adults 50+ with a focus on cultural diversity. Includes low-cost nutrition lunches and wellness activities.
Lincoln Park Community Center
Secondary Daly City community center offering senior nutrition lunches and community programs. Part of the Older Americans Act–funded nutrition network with meals approved by registered dietitians.
East Palo Alto
Active city senior center and advisory committee.
Community & Social
East Palo Alto Senior Center
A nonprofit senior center operating since 1990, serving adults 60+ with daily nutritious breakfasts, hot lunches, weekly brown bag meals, and programs that foster independence and dignity. Especially focused on low-income seniors.
Foster City
Senior wing and Peninsula Jewish Community Center programming.
Community & Social
Foster City Senior Wing
Foster City's dedicated senior programming within the Recreation Center. Offers a wide variety of classes, social activities, and senior nutrition lunches for adults 50+.
Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC)
Welcoming community center (open to all) with robust older adult programming including fitness, cultural events, lifelong learning, Jewish cultural celebrations, and social programs grounded in community values.
Half Moon Bay
Coastside's dedicated senior nonprofit hub.
Community & Social
Senior Coastsiders
A nonprofit senior center serving the entire San Mateo County Coastside (Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Moss Beach, Montara, Pescadero). Offers meals, fitness classes, information and referrals, friendly home visits, and advocacy.
Hillsborough
Served by neighboring city senior centers.
No dedicated city senior center. Hillsborough residents are welcomed at nearby Millbrae, Burlingame-area, and San Mateo senior programs. Peninsula Family Service's Older Adult Resource Line serves Hillsborough residents 70+. See the Countywide section.
Menlo Park
Home to Peninsula Volunteers Inc. — one of the Peninsula's most comprehensive senior service hubs.
Community & Social
PVI — Little House (Roslyn G. Morris Activity Center)
PVI's flagship senior community center — the mid-Peninsula's most active adult center. Offers fitness, arts, lifelong learning, technology workshops, Bridge, billiards, Mahjong, social events, and wellness programs. Open M–F 8:30am–4pm.
Menlo Park Senior Center
City-operated center at the Belle Haven Community Campus serving adults 60+. Offers nutritionally balanced meals, classes, exercise programs, and social events. Open Monday–Friday.
Caregiving Support
PVI — Rosener House Adult Day Services
Day program for adults with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia, stroke, and other cognitive/chronic conditions. Offers therapeutic activities, music therapy, health services, and caregiver respite. Operating since 1977.
Millbrae
City-run senior center welcoming nearby residents.
Community & Social
Millbrae Senior Center
Operated by the Millbrae Recreation Department. Welcomes adults 50+ from Millbrae and surrounding cities. Offers fitness, tai chi, day trips, quilting groups, chronic disease workshops, and free door-to-door transportation sign-up.
Pacifica
Community-focused senior services in the coastal city.
Community & Social
Pacifica Senior Services
The community focal point for Pacifica seniors' quality of life. Operated by City of Pacifica Parks, Beaches & Recreation. Programs aim to reduce isolation and enhance quality of life for older adults including those with disabilities.
Portola Valley
Served by nearby Menlo Park and countywide resources.
No dedicated city senior center. Portola Valley residents are served by Peninsula Volunteers Inc. (Menlo Park), Peninsula Family Service, and San Mateo County Aging & Adult Services. MidPeninsula Village serves volunteer-based aging-in-place needs. See the Countywide section.
Redwood City
Two active senior centers plus the Legal Aid Society countywide base.
Community & Social
Veterans Memorial Senior Center (VMSC)
Redwood City's flagship senior center, operated by Parks, Recreation & Community Services. Offers social events, expressive arts, nutrition, fitness, and educational programs for the multicultural aging community.
Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center
A secondary Redwood City center offering adult activities, health and wellness programs, and community meals. Serves the diverse Fair Oaks neighborhood with bilingual programming.
Legal & Financial
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents including seniors 60+. Covers housing, Medi-Cal access, public benefits, elder abuse, and consumer issues. Call to schedule a free appointment.
San Bruno
Dedicated senior center plus VA Clinic.
Community & Social
San Bruno Senior Center
A 12,700 sq ft facility nestled among oak trees between City Park and Junipero Serra County Park. Offers fitness classes, social activities, lunches, day trips, educational programs, and community events. Open M–F 8am–4pm.
Health & Veterans
San Bruno VA Clinic
Outpatient clinic affiliated with the San Francisco VA Health Care System. Provides primary care, mental health, and specialty services for veterans of all ages. Walk-in registration available for eligible veterans.
San Carlos
Adult Community Center hub and Veterans Services Office.
Community & Social
San Carlos Adult Community Center (ACC)
Fondly known as "the ACC," this is the central hub for older adults in San Carlos. Offers recreational activities, health and wellness classes, trips, tours, and enrichment programs.
Government & Veterans
San Mateo County Veterans Services Office
Helps veterans and survivors file benefit applications and appeals, obtain service records, and navigate VA programs. Free service for all county veterans and their families.
San Mateo
County seat with the San Mateo Senior Center and countywide agency offices.
Community & Social
San Mateo Senior Center
A vibrant hub with yoga, billiards, mahjong, movies, card parties, computer classes, and more. Free membership includes quarterly newsletter and email updates. Open M–F 9am–3pm.
Self-Help for the Elderly — San Mateo Activity Center
Activity center serving primarily Asian American seniors with culturally sensitive programming. Part of the Self-Help for the Elderly network with sites across the Bay Area. Provides meals, activities, and workforce programs.
Government
San Mateo County Aging & Adult Services
The county's primary agency for older adults. Operates a 24-hour Aging & Adult Services Hotline staffed by social workers and public health nurses. Handles IHSS, APS, Public Guardian, and nutrition programs.
South San Francisco
Active adult programming at the Roberta Cerri Teglia Center.
Community & Social
Roberta Cerri Teglia Center (formerly Magnolia Center)
South San Francisco's senior hub for adults 50+. Offers picnics, movie showings, blood pressure screenings, health insurance counseling, Bay Area trips, fitness classes, and much more.
Woodside
Served by countywide resources and nearby centers.
No dedicated city senior center. Woodside residents are served by PVI Little House (Menlo Park), Peninsula Family Service, and San Mateo County Aging & Adult Services. See the Countywide section below.
Countywide — San Mateo County
Services available to all residents of San Mateo County regardless of city.
Community & Resource Lines
Peninsula Family Service — Older Adult Resource Line
Free multilingual (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog) phone line connecting adults 60+ in San Mateo County to community resources, food services, and weekly well-being calls. Also offers Senior Peer Counseling and short-term therapy.
Transportation
SamTrans & Redi-Wheels
San Mateo County's public bus system with reduced fares for seniors 65+. Redi-Wheels provides door-to-door paratransit for those unable to use regular buses. Countywide coverage.
Housing & Home
HIP Housing — Home Sharing Program
Matches San Mateo County households that have a spare room with individuals seeking housing. A low-cost way for seniors to gain companionship, income, or light help around the house while helping others find affordable housing.
Health
Medical Equipment Loan Program (MELP)
Volunteer-run program that loans medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, shower chairs) at no cost to residents of San Mateo County. Helps people avoid buying new equipment they only need temporarily.
H.I.C.A.P. — San Mateo
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling and advocacy for San Mateo County residents. Helps with plan selection, billing disputes, and understanding benefits. Confidential appointments available.
Region
South Bay — Santa Clara County
All 15 cities in Santa Clara County have achieved World Health Organization Age-Friendly designation — the first county in the nation to do so. Countywide services are coordinated by the County Department of Aging & Adult Services and Sourcewise.
Campbell
Active adult community center with technology and social programs.
Community & Social
Campbell Adult Center
The city's hub for adults 50+, offering fitness classes, social events, technology workshops, and senior nutrition lunches. One of Santa Clara County's WHO Age-Friendly designated cities.
Cupertino
Robust city senior center on Stevens Creek Blvd.
Community & Social
Cupertino Senior Center
City-run center offering classes, fitness programs, social events, trips, and resources for adults 50+. Strong technology support programming and health screenings. One of the most active centers in the West Valley.
Gilroy
South County senior services hub.
Community & Social
Gilroy Senior Center
Serving South Santa Clara County, this city-run center offers nutrition programs, fitness classes, social activities, and resources for adults in Gilroy, San Martin, and surrounding communities.
Los Altos
Adult 50+ program run by the city.
Community & Social
Los Altos Adult 50+ Program
City-run programming for older adults including fitness, educational classes, social events, and trips. Part of the Los Altos Recreation Department.
Los Altos Hills
Served by neighboring city programs.
No dedicated city senior center. Los Altos Hills residents are served by the Los Altos Adult 50+ Program, Avenidas (Palo Alto), and countywide Santa Clara County resources. See the Countywide section below.
Los Gatos
LGS Recreation 55+ program serves Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Monte Sereno.
Community & Social
LGS Recreation — 55+ Adult Programs
Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation runs the 55+ adult program serving Los Gatos, Saratoga, and Monte Sereno. Extensive fitness, arts, classes, and a nationally recognized resource hub at lgsrecreation.org/55-plus.
Live Oak Adult Day Services (Los Gatos)
Nonprofit day program for seniors 60+ with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other chronic conditions. 9am–3pm weekday program with 5:1 staff ratio, meals, exercise, and caregiver respite.
Milpitas
Barbara Lee Senior Center and India Community Center.
Community & Social
Barbara Lee Senior Center
Milpitas's dedicated senior center offering classes, social events, and recreational programs for adults 55+. Part of the city's Adult Programs division.
India Community Center (ICC)
Cultural community center serving South Asian seniors in Milpitas and the broader Silicon Valley. Offers senior programs, health screenings, social activities, and cultural celebrations.
Monte Sereno
Served by LGS Recreation and countywide resources.
No dedicated city senior center. Monte Sereno residents are served by LGS Recreation 55+ (Los Gatos), Heart of the Valley Services for Seniors, and Santa Clara County countywide programs. See the Countywide section below.
Morgan Hill
Centennial Recreation Senior Center serves the South County.
Community & Social
Centennial Recreation Senior Center
Comprehensive senior center serving Morgan Hill, San Martin, and Gilroy. Offers fitness classes, educational programs, social services, and enrichment activities for adults 50+. Funded by the City, the County, YMCA, and Friends of the Morgan Hill Senior Center.
Mountain View
Mountain View Senior Center and Avenidas Rose Kleiner adult day health.
Community & Social
Mountain View Senior Center
Full-service city-run senior center offering fitness, health programs, nutrition lunches, social events, arts classes, and educational workshops for adults 55+.
Caregiving Support
Avenidas Rose Kleiner Center (Adult Day Health)
Avenidas's adult day health center, serving older adults with cognitive or physical challenges. Includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and dementia-specialized care. Transportation provided.
Palo Alto
Home to Avenidas, one of the Peninsula's oldest and most comprehensive senior centers.
Community & Social
Avenidas
Founded in 1969, Avenidas helps older adults in the mid-Peninsula stay active, engaged, and healthy. Classes, clubs, social work, case management, volunteer opportunities, transportation, medical equipment loan closet. Includes Avenidas Village, Rainbow Collective (LGBTQ), Door to Door transportation, and Enhanced Care Management.
Senior Planet from AARP at Avenidas
Technology training and community hub for older adults 60+, co-located with Avenidas. Free high-speed computer workstations, iPads, and classes on internet safety, email, social media, and more. Open M–F 10am–3pm.
La Comida de California
Senior nutrition program based at Avenidas offering daily hot lunches for adults 60+ with suggested donations. Serves Palo Alto and nearby cities. Also operates at Cubberley Community Center.
San José
California's 10th largest city with the Older Adults 50+ program and multiple cultural centers.
Community & Social
City of San José Older Adults 50+ Program
Free membership for adults 50+ providing access to fitness, dance, yoga, arts, Senior Nutrition Program sites, and social events across San José community centers. Free memberships renew each October.
Yu-Ai Kai — Japanese American Community Senior Service
Located in San José Japantown, Yu-Ai Kai promotes healthy aging, independent living, and advocacy for all seniors while embracing Japanese American traditions. Offers case management, nutrition, and social programs.
Legal & Financial
Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA)
Nonprofit elder law office helping older adults live safely, independently, and with dignity. Services include advance directives, wills, power of attorney, housing issues, Medicare disputes, and estate planning. Appointments at senior centers countywide.
Law Foundation of Silicon Valley
Legal assistance across housing, public benefits, health, and elder law for low-income Santa Clara County residents. Advocates for seniors, immigrants, and people experiencing homelessness.
Housing & Home
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley
Free home repairs and safety modifications (grab bars, stair railings, ramps) for lower-income homeowners including seniors. Serves most Santa Clara County cities.
Santa Clara
Active city senior center with long weekday hours.
Community & Social
Santa Clara Senior Center
Operated by the City of Santa Clara Parks & Recreation. Welcoming environment for adults 50+ with fitness, classes, travel talks, games, crafts, and dance. Open M–Th 7am–7pm, Fri 7am–3pm, Sat 8am–12pm.
Saratoga
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) and LGS Recreation.
Community & Social
Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC)
Nonprofit senior coordinating council offering a Senior Center and an Adult Day Health Center. Programs include music, exercise, current events, and dementia-specialized care. Nutrition lunch served daily.
Sunnyvale
One of the South Bay's most active senior centers.
Community & Social
Sunnyvale Senior Center
A full-service senior center offering fitness and wellness classes, arts and crafts, day trips, educational programs, and a nutrition lunch program for adults 50+. One of the most active centers in the South Bay.
Countywide — Santa Clara County
Services available to all residents of Santa Clara County regardless of city.
Government & Lead Agencies
Santa Clara County — Dept. of Aging & Adult Services
The county's lead agency for older adults and adults with disabilities. Administers IHSS, Adult Protective Services, the Senior Nutrition Program, and coordinates 100+ partner organizations through the Seniors' Agenda.
Community & Resource Navigation
Sourcewise
Nonprofit serving Santa Clara County since 1973. Provides information and referrals, fall prevention programs, home safety assessments, caregiver support, and navigation services to help adults find the right resources.
Heart of the Valley Services for Seniors
In-home services for seniors 65+ including shopping, errands, light yard work, handyman tasks, computer help, and friendly home visits. Serves Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, and West San Jose.
Transportation — Countywide
R.Y.D.E. — Reach Your Destination Easily
Curb-to-curb transportation for adults 65+ in Campbell, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and parts of San Jose and Morgan Hill. Fixed fees by distance. Great for appointments, shopping, and visits.
Santa Clara VTA (Valley Transportation Authority)
Santa Clara County's public bus and light rail system. Offers reduced senior/disabled fares and a paratransit service for residents unable to use regular transit. Countywide coverage.
Food & Nutrition — Countywide
Meals on Wheels — Santa Clara County
Food service for homebound adults 60+ who cannot purchase or prepare meals. Operated through Sourcewise. Offers nutritionally balanced meals delivered to the home with wellness checks.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Major regional food bank helping seniors access food through the Brown Bag program, CalFresh enrollment assistance, and home delivery. Multiple pickup sites throughout the county.
Lifelong Learning — Countywide
Santa Clara University — Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Non-credit classes, travel programs, and special interest groups (hiking, biking, book clubs, photography) for adults 50+. A rich learning community for curious, active minds.
Region
East Bay — Alameda & Contra Costa Counties
Spanning 33 cities from Richmond in the north to Fremont in the south, and from Oakland on the bay to Brentwood in the far east. Countywide services are coordinated by Alameda County Area Agency on Aging and Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging.
Alameda
Island city with active senior services and its own Meals on Wheels.
Community & Social
Mastick Senior Center
Alameda's primary senior center operated by the City of Alameda Recreation & Parks Department. Offers classes, fitness, arts, health screenings, and a range of social programs for adults 50+.
Food & Nutrition
Alameda Meals on Wheels
Community-based home meal delivery serving Alameda residents of all ages. Nutritious meals and wellness checks for seniors and homebound adults.
Alameda Food Bank
Food distribution and food pantry for Alameda residents only (live, work, or attend school). Schedule an in-person shopping appointment or curbside pickup online.
Albany
City-run senior center with meal program.
Community & Social
Albany Senior Center
City-operated senior center offering social activities, educational programs, fitness classes, and a congregate senior meal program for adults 60+.
Antioch
East Contra Costa senior services hub.
Food & Nutrition
Meals on Wheels — Antioch
Home-delivered meals for homebound seniors 60+ in East Contra Costa County. Part of the broader Meals on Wheels Diablo Region network.
Berkeley
Three city-run senior centers plus UC Berkeley OLLI for lifelong learning.
Community & Social
Berkeley Senior Centers (South, West & North)
Three city-run senior centers located across Berkeley offering congregate meals, Information & Assistance at the West Berkeley site, fitness, classes, and social programs. Funded by federal, state, and county sources.
JFCS East Bay — Berkeley
Jewish Family & Community Services of the East Bay (open to all) offers older adult services including Older & Out LGBTQIA+ support groups, case management, counseling, and community programming.
Lifelong Learning
UC Berkeley — Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
A vibrant community of learners 50+ at UC Berkeley offering non-credit courses, lectures, and social events on topics from history and science to arts and current events. One of the most respected lifelong learning programs in the nation.
Caregiving Support
Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay — Berkeley
Licensed Adult Day Health Care center for those in moderate-to-late stages of dementia. Provides programs, caregiver support, counseling, and education. Sister location in Hayward.
Pacific Center — Older & Out
Berkeley-based LGBTQ+ community center with free support groups for LGBTQIA+ adults over 55. Topics include loss, aging, loneliness, and resilience. Groups held at senior centers around Alameda County and the Oakland LGBTQ Center.
Brentwood
East Contra Costa city with an active senior activity center.
Community & Social
Brentwood Senior Activity Center
Multi-purpose facility adjacent to Veterans Park offering a wide variety of programs for senior citizens — educational classes, human services, recreation, and social events.
Castro Valley
Unincorporated community served by Hayward Area Recreation & Park District.
Community & Social
H.A.R.D. — Castro Valley Senior Center
The Hayward Area Recreation & Park District's Castro Valley senior center is open to all active adults 50+. Offers fitness, classes, and social programs.
Concord
Full-service senior center with legal assistance and daily nutrition lunch.
Community & Social
Concord Senior Center
Offers a variety of social, recreational, and educational classes, support groups, legal assistance, human services, and health screenings for adults 50+. Daily nutrition lunch at 11:30am. Provides GoGo Concord door-to-door transportation.
Food Bank of Contra Costa
Regional food bank providing food distribution, nutrition programs, CC Cafe frozen meals for seniors, and CalFresh enrollment assistance.
Danville
Served by San Ramon Valley area resources and countywide Contra Costa programs.
No dedicated city senior center. Danville residents are served by San Ramon Senior Center, Walnut Creek programs, and Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging. See the Countywide section.
Dublin
Tri-Valley senior center with Open Heart Kitchen meal program.
Community & Social
Dublin Senior Center
City of Dublin's active senior center offering fitness, arts, classes, social events, and nutrition programs for adults 55+. Serves the Tri-Valley.
Food & Nutrition
Open Heart Kitchen — Tri-Valley
Provides congregate senior meals at Dublin Senior Center, Pleasanton Senior Center, and Livermore Senior Center, as well as home delivery across the Tri-Valley for seniors 60+.
El Cerrito
Open Sky Aging-in-Place and city recreation programs.
Community & Social
El Cerrito Recreation — Senior Programs
City-run senior and older adult programming including exercise classes, educational events, and social gatherings for West Contra Costa residents.
Emeryville
Small city with an Emeryville Senior Center for residents and caregivers.
Community & Social
Emeryville Senior Center
Services for seniors in the Emeryville area as well as their caregivers. Offers congregate meals, case management, classes, and social programs.
J-Sei (Japanese American Services of the East Bay)
Culturally sensitive programs and services for older Japanese American adults and seniors from other Asian communities. Offers Japanese-style meals, social activities, health programs, case management, and community connection.
Fremont
Home to two Age Well Centers and Tri-City case management.
Community & Social
Fremont Age Well Centers (Lake Side & Bay Side)
Two city-run centers — Lake Side Cafe and Bay Side Cafe — offering wellness programs, congregate meals, fitness, and social activities for older adults in Fremont.
Fremont Aging & Family Services (Tri-City)
Case management, family caregiver support, and senior services for residents 60+ in Fremont, Newark, and Union City. Receives federal Older Americans Act funding.
Hayward
H.A.R.D. senior centers, ASEB Adult Day Health, and S.O.S. Meals on Wheels base.
Community & Social
H.A.R.D. — Hayward Senior Center
The Hayward Area Recreation & Park District's Hayward center, open to all active adults 50+. Offers fitness, classes, social events, and community programs.
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, Cherryland, Ashland, San Leandro, Fremont, Newark, and Union City.
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.
Caregiving Support
Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay — Hayward
Licensed Adult Day Health Care center for those in moderate-to-late stages of dementia. Provides programs, caregiver support, counseling, and education.
Hercules
Served by West Contra Costa area programs.
No dedicated city senior center. Hercules residents are served by San Pablo Senior Center, Richmond centers, and Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging. See the Countywide section.
Lafayette
Dedicated senior service center serving Lamorinda.
Community & Social
Lafayette Senior Service Center
Senior service center serving Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda (Lamorinda). Offers classes, social events, and support programs for older adults.
Livermore
Tri-Valley senior center with Open Heart Kitchen meals.
Community & Social
Livermore Senior Center
The City of Livermore's senior center offering fitness, arts, classes, social events, and nutrition programs for adults 55+ in the Tri-Valley region.
Martinez
Contra Costa County seat with the county Aging Services office and Meals on Wheels Diablo Region base.
Government & County Services
Contra Costa County Aging Services Office
The county's Aging and Adult Services office for Contra Costa County. Provides information, referrals, and oversight of county senior programs. Located in Martinez.
Food & Nutrition
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa
Serves the most vulnerable residents with nutritious meals and food assistance. Essential provider for those who lack access to nutritious meals across Contra Costa County.
Moraga
Served by Lafayette Senior Service Center (Lamorinda).
No dedicated city senior center. Moraga residents are served by Lafayette Senior Service Center, Walnut Creek programs, and Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging. See the Countywide section.
Newark
Tri-City case management through Fremont.
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. See the Countywide section.
Oakland
Alameda County's largest city with multiple senior centers and cultural organizations.
Community & Social
Oakland Aging & Adult Services Division
City of Oakland Human Services Department — Aging & Adult Services Division. Coordinates senior programs, case management, information and referrals for Oakland residents.
Family Bridges, Inc.
Oakland-based nonprofit serving primarily Asian American seniors with congregate meals, case management, social services, and community programs in culturally responsive ways.
Korean Community Center of the East Bay (KCCEB)
Oakland-based nonprofit providing culturally sensitive services including senior programs, case management, interpretation, and social support for Korean American seniors and families.
Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay
Provides culturally sensitive services for Vietnamese American seniors including family caregiver support, social programs, and community engagement.
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.
Bay Area Legal Aid — Oakland
Free civil legal services to low-income Bay Area residents, including older adults. Covers housing, public benefits, and consumer law. Operates a Legal Advice Line for Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
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.
Oakley
Served by East Contra Costa programs.
No dedicated city senior center. Oakley residents are served by Brentwood Senior Activity Center, Antioch Meals on Wheels, and Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging. See the Countywide section.
Orinda
Served by Lafayette Senior Service Center (Lamorinda).
No dedicated city senior center. Orinda residents are served by Lafayette Senior Service Center (Lamorinda), Walnut Creek programs, and Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging. See the Countywide section.
Piedmont
Piedmont Recreation Department older adult programs.
Community & Social
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.
Pinole
City senior center in West Contra Costa.
Community & Social
Pinole Senior Center
City of Pinole's senior center offering activities, classes, and community programs for older adults in West Contra Costa County.
Pittsburg
Served by East Contra Costa programs and local recreation.
No dedicated city senior center. Pittsburg residents are served by Antioch Meals on Wheels, Brentwood Senior Activity Center, and Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging. See the Countywide section.
Pleasant Hill
Active Senior Resource Center with wide-ranging community programs.
Community & Social
Pleasant Hill Senior Center & Resource Center
Operated by Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District. Offers activities, classes, wellness programs, and connections to community resources including Home Match housing assistance.
Pleasanton
Tri-Valley city with an active senior center and Open Heart Kitchen meals.
Community & Social
Pleasanton Senior Center
City of Pleasanton's senior center, offering fitness, arts, classes, social events, and nutrition programs for adults 50+ in the Tri-Valley region.
Richmond
Multiple senior centers serving diverse communities.
Community & Social
Richmond Annex Senior Center
Senior center serving Richmond's Annex and surrounding neighborhoods with recreational, educational, and social programs.
Richmond Senior Citizens Center
Central senior center on MacDonald Ave. in Richmond, offering programs, nutrition, activities, and community events.
Richmond Community Senior Citizen Center
Community-based senior center on Silver Avenue offering programs and gathering space for older adults in Richmond.
San Leandro
San Leandro Senior Community Center.
Community & Social
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.
San Pablo
San Pablo Senior Center serving West Contra Costa.
Community & Social
San Pablo Senior Center
City-run senior center in West Contra Costa offering classes, activities, congregate meals, and social programs for older adults.
San Ramon
San Ramon Senior Center for the Tri-Valley.
Community & Social
San Ramon Senior Center
City of San Ramon senior programming, including classes, fitness, trips, and social events for adults 50+ in the Tri-Valley.
Union City
Tri-City case management through Fremont.
No dedicated city senior center. Union City 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. See the Countywide section.
Walnut Creek
Comprehensive senior programs and home base for Meals on Wheels Diablo Region.
Community & Social
Walnut Creek Senior Programs
Walnut Creek Arts + Rec offers senior programs, case management, and access to the Contra Costa County Information & Assistance helpline. Peer counseling in English, Spanish, and Cantonese.
Food & Nutrition
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region
Contra Costa County's primary home-delivered meals program for seniors at home. Also operates CC Cafe frozen meals, Friendly Visitors, and Restaurants Deliver programs.
Countywide — Alameda County
Services available to all residents of Alameda County regardless of city.
Government & Lead Agencies
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.
Community & Advocacy
Senior Services Coalition of Alameda County
A coalition of agencies advocating for services and policies that support older adults countywide. Hosts an annual conference and serves as a collaborative forum for senior-serving organizations.
Lifelong Medical Care
Community health center offering primary care, behavioral health, dental, and social services to underserved populations including older adults. Operates clinics across Alameda County.
Food — Countywide
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.
Transportation — Countywide
AC Transit & East Bay Paratransit
Alameda-Contra Costa Transit's bus system with reduced senior/disabled fares. East Bay Paratransit provides door-to-door service for riders unable to use regular buses.
Countywide — Contra Costa County
Services available to all residents of Contra Costa County regardless of city.
Government & Lead Agencies
Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging
Leads planning and funding for services supporting Contra Costa County residents 60+. Coordinates in-home care, caregiver support, legal aid, nutrition, and transportation programs.
Contra Costa Information & Assistance Helpline
Free helpline staffed by social workers helping seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers find resources and navigate services in Contra Costa County.
Contra Costa Adult Protective Services
24-hour assistance to elderly and dependent adults who are victims of physical, emotional, or financial abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Contra Costa County.
Crisis & Resource Navigation
Contra Costa Crisis Center / 211
24/7 database of community resources. Dial 211 or 1-800-833-2900 for housing resources, grief support, financial resources, caregiver references. Text "HOPE" to 20121 for crisis counseling.
Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa
Mandated organization serving seniors who live in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Investigates complaints and ensures adequate care for residents.
Legal — Countywide
H.I.C.A.P. — Contra Costa
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling and advocacy for Contra Costa County residents. Helps with plan selection, billing disputes, and understanding benefits.
Region
Marin & North Bay
Marin County has the oldest median age in the Bay Area and the 11th oldest in California — with 30% of residents over 60. Services are coordinated countywide by Marin County Aging & Adult Services, with a strong nonprofit network led by Vivalon, Marin Villages, and local senior centers in each town.
Belvedere
Served by Tiburon Peninsula Village and countywide resources.
No dedicated city senior center. Belvedere residents are served by Tiburon Peninsula Village (part of Marin Villages), Vivalon in San Rafael, and Marin County Aging & Adult Services. See the Countywide section below.
Corte Madera
Age-Friendly Corte Madera and Twin Cities Village.
Community & Social
Twin Cities Village
A local village serving Larkspur and Corte Madera (part of Marin Villages). Volunteer-driven network supporting older adults to stay independent at home through rides, companionship, technology help, and social activities.
Age-Friendly Corte Madera
Community initiative creating physical and social environments that support healthy and active aging. Partners with Twin Cities Village and local recreation departments to offer information, services, and activities for seniors.
Fairfax
Served by Ross Valley Village and countywide resources.
No dedicated city senior center. Fairfax residents are served by Ross Valley Village (part of Marin Villages), Vivalon, and Marin County Aging & Adult Services. See the Countywide section below.
Larkspur
Home to Twin Cities Village (shared with Corte Madera).
Community & Social
Twin Cities Village — Larkspur/Corte Madera
Volunteer-driven network supporting older adults in Larkspur and Corte Madera. Members participate in fitness, art workshops, movies, speaker series, coffee meetings, and lectures about senior services in Marin.
Larkspur Recreation Department
The city's Recreation Department coordinates senior-oriented activities in partnership with Age-Friendly Corte Madera and Twin Cities Village.
Mill Valley
Home to Mill Valley Village, a vibrant Marin Villages community.
Community & Social
Mill Valley Village
Volunteer-based network of Marin Villages serving Mill Valley residents. Helps older adults stay independent at home with transportation, technology help, social connection, and access to senior services.
Mill Valley Community Center — Senior Programs
City-run senior programming at the Mill Valley Community Center, including classes, fitness, social events, and wellness activities for older adults.
Novato
Novato Village and Marin Adult Day Health Center.
Community & Social
Novato Village
Local village of Marin Villages serving Novato. Volunteer-supported network helping older adults stay engaged and independent through rides, companionship, and community programs.
Margaret Todd Senior Center
The City of Novato's dedicated senior center offering classes, fitness, social activities, and nutrition programs for adults 55+ in North Marin.
Caregiving Support
Marin Adult Day Health Center
Adult day health center serving older adults with dementia, Alzheimer's, and other cognitive or physical challenges. Provides therapeutic programming, meals, and caregiver respite in Novato.
Ross
Small town served by Ross Valley Village.
No dedicated city senior center. Ross residents are served by Ross Valley Village (part of Marin Villages), Vivalon in San Rafael, and Marin County Aging & Adult Services. See the Countywide section below.
San Anselmo
Ross Valley Village and the San Anselmo Senior Center.
Community & Social
San Anselmo Senior Center
Community-based senior center offering classes, social events, and wellness programs for older adults in San Anselmo and the Ross Valley area.
Ross Valley Village
Part of Marin Villages, serving Fairfax, Ross, and San Anselmo. Volunteer-driven network supporting older adults through transportation, household tasks, companionship, and community events.
San Rafael
Marin's largest city and home to Vivalon's new Healthy Aging Campus.
Community & Social
Vivalon — Healthy Aging Campus (formerly Whistlestop)
Flagship Marin County nonprofit with a new 6-story Healthy Aging Campus opened in 2024. Cafe, fitness center, medical clinic, technology center, art studio, 66 units of affordable housing, Spanish-language services, LGBTQ+ programs.
San Rafael Village
Local Marin Villages network for San Rafael. Volunteer-supported services for older adults including rides, companionship, technology help, and community events.
Albert J. Boro Community Center
Located in Picklewood Park, this center includes a 6,000-volume library, 16-station technology area, and space for community meetings, events, literacy, and recreation programs for all ages including seniors.
San Rafael Goldenaires
Senior Citizen Organization offering adults over 62 opportunities to meet and socialize. Classes include woodcarving, painting, bridge, and more. A welcoming community for active older adults.
Osher Marin JCC — Adult Learning & Living
Open to all backgrounds, the Osher Marin JCC's program offers arts exploration, lectures, cultural events, and skill-building for older adults. Programs held in-person and online. Welcoming to non-members.
Legal & Financial
Marin Center for Independent Living
Support and services for individuals with disabilities and older adults including benefits application, program enrollment, personal care assistance placement, home modifications, and assistive technology.
Lifelong Learning
Emeritus Students College of Marin (ESCOM)
Over 3,100 members in 20+ free clubs meeting at College of Marin's Kentfield and Indian Valley campuses and online. Topics range from books and technology to computer workshops offered with the Marin Commission on Aging.
Sausalito
Sausalito Village and Marin City Senior Center.
Community & Social
Sausalito Village
A network for Sausalito seniors providing volunteer services to help members remain at home — transportation, technical assistance, healthcare advocacy, emergency preparedness, events, and volunteer opportunities.
Marin City Senior Center
Community-based senior center in Marin City offering programs and activities for older adults in a historic, diverse community. Open Monday–Friday.
Tiburon
Home to Tiburon Peninsula Village.
Community & Social
Tiburon Peninsula Village
Local Marin Villages network serving Tiburon and Belvedere. Volunteer-driven services including transportation, friendly visits, technology assistance, and community events for older adults.
West Marin
Point Reyes, Inverness, Bolinas, Stinson Beach, and surrounding coastal communities.
Community & Social
West Marin Senior Services (WMSS)
Provides in-home supportive services for older adults in West Marin's coastal communities. Fosters independence and active participation in the community for rural residents of Point Reyes, Inverness, Bolinas, Stinson Beach, and surrounding areas.
Countywide — Marin County
Services available to all residents of Marin County regardless of city.
Government & Lead Agencies
Marin County Aging & Adult Services (AAA)
The county's Area Agency on Aging and lead planner of senior services. Connects residents to housing, health, in-home care, nutrition, transportation, and legal resources. Call the Information & Assistance line to speak with a social worker.
Marin Section on Aging
A coalition of agencies, organizations, and individuals concerned with the well-being of older persons. Advocates for and promotes the development and coordination of older adult services in Marin.
Community & Village Network
Marin Villages (Umbrella Organization)
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) reimagining aging so older adults can remain active, connected, and independent at home. Operates local villages in Mill Valley, Novato, Ross Valley, San Rafael, Tiburon Peninsula, and Twin Cities (Larkspur/Corte Madera).
LITA — Love Is The Answer
A free program matching volunteers with residents of long-term care facilities in Marin for weekly visits. 100 volunteers work with 28 of 55 local facilities, bringing friendship, dogs, music, and connection to isolated elders.
Transportation — Countywide
Marin Access
Transportation program for Marin residents 65+ or those with disabilities. Includes Catch-A-Ride, STAR & TRIP volunteer driver programs, discounted rides, travel training, and paratransit for those who qualify.
Blind & Vision Impaired of Marin — Transportation
Volunteer drivers, emergency taxi service, and Whistlestop Wheels coordination to help blind and vision-impaired seniors get to medical appointments, errands, and social events.
Legal & Financial — Countywide
Senior Advocacy Services
Local Marin nonprofit providing free, unbiased counseling about Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other government benefits for seniors in the North Bay. Helps understand health insurance options and resolve billing disputes.
Region
Nationwide Resources
Federal agencies and trusted national nonprofits that serve all Americans, including every Bay Area resident. These organizations complement the local services in your city and county with benefits programs, advocacy, research, and expert guidance.
Federal Government
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Administers Social Security retirement, disability, and Medicare enrollment. Create a my Social Security account online to check benefits, apply for retirement, or manage your account. Live phone help weekdays.
Medicare
The federal health insurance program for people 65+ and some younger people with disabilities. Visit medicare.gov to compare plans, find providers, manage your coverage, and access your personalized Medicare account.
Eldercare Locator (Administration for Community Living)
A free national service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting older adults and caregivers to trusted local services — Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers, transportation, home-delivered meals, and caregiver support.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Part of the National Institutes of Health. Provides authoritative research-backed information on aging, Alzheimer's, healthy aging, caregiving, and clinical trials. Free publications and expert health content.
National Nonprofits — Advocacy & Community
AARP
The nation's largest advocacy organization for people 50+. Free fraud watch, caregiver resources, job search, legal/financial tools, research, discounts, and local volunteer programs through AARP California. Publishes AARP Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
National nonprofit focused on improving the lives of older adults, especially those struggling financially. Offers Age Well Planner, fall prevention programs, economic security tools, and leads the BenefitsCheckUp program.
Benefits & Financial Navigation
BenefitsCheckUp (NCOA)
The nation's most comprehensive free web-based service to screen for benefits programs — food assistance (CalFresh/SNAP), prescription drugs, utilities, health care, property tax relief, and more. Answer simple questions to see what you qualify for.
Caregiving Support
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
Bay Area-based national nonprofit serving family caregivers. Offers services to California Bay Area caregivers including education, support groups, care planning, counseling, and the online CareNav platform. Leading voice for caregivers nationally.
Alzheimer's Association
The leading voluntary health organization for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Runs a free 24/7 Helpline in English and Spanish, support groups, and the Trial Match service. Serves the Northern California and Northern Nevada chapter.
Food & Nutrition
Meals on Wheels America
The national leadership organization supporting 5,000+ local Meals on Wheels programs delivering nutritious meals, friendly visits, and safety checks to seniors in need. Find your local provider through their website.
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