San Mateo County — Peninsula
Senior Resources in Colma
Colma is a tiny town surrounded by Daly City, known historically for its cemeteries. The town doesn't operate a dedicated senior center — residents are welcomed at neighboring Daly City programs and supported by countywide San Mateo County services.
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.
Hospitals & Clinics
Seton Medical Center
Nearby Daly City full-service hospital. Emergency care, surgery, cardiac services, and senior-focused programs.
Senior Care Homes
Westlake Christian Terrace West
HUD-subsidized affordable senior housing community in nearby Daly City for low-income older adults.
Legal & Financial
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
Free civil legal services for low-income residents 60+. Covers housing, Medi-Cal, public benefits, elder abuse, and consumer issues.
H.I.C.A.P. (Medicare Counseling)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for San Mateo County residents. Help with plan selection and benefits.
Caregiving Services
Home Instead — Colma
In-home senior care offering personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, companionship, and dementia care.
Transportation
SamTrans & Redi-Wheels
San Mateo County's public bus system with reduced senior fares. Redi-Wheels offers door-to-door paratransit.
BART — Colma Station
Bay Area Rapid Transit station with regional connections to San Francisco, the East Bay, and SFO. Reduced senior fares with Clipper.
Food & Nutrition
Daly City Community Service Center — Food Pantry
Community food pantry serving northern San Mateo County residents in need.
Government & Veterans
San Mateo County Aging & Adult Services
The county's primary agency for older adults. 24-hour hotline staffed by social workers and public health nurses.
Peninsula Family Service — Older Adult Resource Line
Free multilingual phone line (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog) connecting San Mateo County adults 60+ to community resources.
Housing & Home
HIP Housing — Home Sharing
Matches San Mateo County households with spare rooms to individuals seeking housing — a low-cost way for seniors to gain income or companionship.
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