Alameda County — East Bay
Senior Resources in Emeryville
Emeryville is a small but mighty East Bay city with its own dedicated senior center, plus J-Sei — a culturally responsive nonprofit serving older Japanese American adults and seniors from other Asian communities.
Community & Senior Centers
Emeryville Senior Center
Services for seniors in the Emeryville area as well as their caregivers. Congregate meals, case management, classes, and social programs.
J-Sei (Japanese American Services of the East Bay)
Culturally sensitive programs for older Japanese American adults and seniors from other Asian communities. Japanese-style meals, social activities, health programs, case management.
Hospitals & Clinics
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — Summit Campus
Nearby Sutter Health hospital in Oakland with full-service emergency, surgery, and specialty care.
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center
Kaiser's full-service flagship East Bay hospital nearby. Emergency, surgery, cardiac, cancer, and specialty services.
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 — Emeryville
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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