San Mateo County — Peninsula
Senior Resources in San Carlos
The San Carlos Adult Community Center — fondly known as 'the ACC' — is the central hub for older adults in San Carlos. The city is also home to the San Mateo County Veterans Services Office.
Community & Senior Centers
San Carlos Adult Community Center (ACC)
The central hub for older adults in San Carlos. Recreational activities, health and wellness classes, trips, tours, and enrichment programs.
Hospitals & Clinics
Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center
Full-service Kaiser hospital nearby. Recognized for spine surgery, orthopedics, and emergency care for the mid-Peninsula.
Sequoia Hospital (Dignity Health)
Acute care hospital recognized for coronary intervention and cardiac care.
Senior Care Homes
San Carlos Elms
Assisted living and memory care community in San Carlos offering personalized care, dining, and engaging activities.
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 — San Carlos
In-home senior care offering personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, companionship, dementia care, and 24/7 care.
Transportation
SamTrans & Redi-Wheels
San Mateo County's public bus system with reduced senior fares. Redi-Wheels offers door-to-door paratransit.
Caltrain — San Carlos Station
Regional commuter rail connecting San Carlos to San Francisco, San Jose, and along the Peninsula. Senior discount fares available.
Food & Nutrition
PVI Meals on Wheels
Delivers 160,000+ locally sourced meals annually to homebound seniors across San Mateo County. Includes daily wellness checks.
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.
San Mateo County Veterans Services Office
Helps veterans and survivors file benefit applications and appeals, obtain service records, and navigate VA programs.
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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