Alameda County — East Bay
Senior Resources in Castro Valley
Castro Valley is an unincorporated community served by the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District. Its dedicated senior center is open to all active adults 50+ across the surrounding area.
Community & Senior Centers
H.A.R.D. — Castro Valley Senior Center
The Hayward Area Recreation & Park District's Castro Valley senior center, open to all active adults 50+. Fitness, classes, and social programs.
Hospitals & Clinics
Eden Medical Center (Sutter Health)
Full-service Sutter Health hospital serving Castro Valley with emergency care, surgery, cardiac, and acute care services.
Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center
Kaiser's nearby full-service hospital serving Castro Valley and surrounding cities. Emergency care, surgery, and specialty services.
Senior Care Homes
Baywood Court
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 — Castro Valley
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.
Lifelong Learning
Chabot College — Lifelong Learning
Community college offering open-enrollment courses and continuing education for adults of all ages.
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