Contra Costa County — East Bay
Senior Resources in Martinez
Martinez is the Contra Costa County seat and home to the county's Aging Services office on Arnold Drive. The Martinez Senior Center, plus the historic Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, serve the heart of the county's senior population.
Community & Senior Centers
Martinez Senior Center
Martinez's senior center offering classes, social activities, fitness programs, and connections to county services. Coordinated with Contra Costa County Aging & Adult Services.
Hospitals & Clinics
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Contra Costa County's public hospital and Level III trauma center. Comprehensive emergency, surgical, and primary care services.
VA Martinez Outpatient Clinic
VA outpatient clinic affiliated with the Northern California VA Health Care System. Primary care, mental health, and specialty services for veterans.
Senior Care Homes
Lafayette Convalescent Hospital — Martinez
Skilled nursing facility offering rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized care for older adults.
Legal & Financial
Bay Area Legal Aid
Free civil legal services to low-income Bay Area residents, including older adults. Housing, public benefits, and consumer law. Legal Advice Line for Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
H.I.C.A.P. — Contra Costa
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling and advocacy for Contra Costa County residents. Help with plan selection, billing disputes, and benefits.
Caregiving Services
Home Instead — Martinez
In-home senior care offering personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, companionship, dementia care, and 24/7 care.
Transportation
County Connection
Contra Costa County's central public bus system with reduced senior/disabled fares. LINK paratransit available for those who qualify.
Martinez Amtrak Station
Regional Amtrak rail service connecting Martinez to Sacramento, Bay Area, and beyond. Senior discount fares available.
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.
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.
Government & Veterans
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.
Housing & Home
Rebuilding Together Contra Costa
Free home repairs and safety modifications for lower-income senior homeowners — grab bars, ramps, plumbing, electrical, and accessibility upgrades.
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