Alameda County — East Bay
Senior Resources in Hayward
Hayward is home to S.O.S. Meals on Wheels — the East Bay's largest senior meal delivery network — plus the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District's senior center and an Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay adult day health center.
Community & Senior Centers
H.A.R.D. — Hayward Senior Center
The Hayward Area Recreation & Park District's Hayward center, open to all active adults 50+. Fitness, classes, social events, and community programs.
Hospitals & Clinics
St. Rose Hospital
Full-service community hospital in Hayward. Emergency care, surgery, cardiac services, and senior-focused programs.
Kaiser Permanente Hayward Medical Center
Kaiser's full-service hospital serving Hayward and surrounding cities. Emergency care, surgery, and specialty services.
Senior Care Homes
Eden Villa Hayward
Assisted living and memory care community offering personalized care, dining, and engaging activities.
The Villas at San Bernardino
Senior living community in Hayward offering independent living and assisted living with activities and dining.
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
Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay — Hayward
Licensed Adult Day Health Care center for those in moderate-to-late stages of dementia. Programs, caregiver support, counseling, and education.
Home Instead — Hayward
In-home senior care offering personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, companionship, and dementia 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.
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