Santa Clara County — South Bay
Senior Resources in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale is one of the South Bay's most active and welcoming cities for older adults, anchored by the highly regarded Sunnyvale Senior Center and a strong Self-Help for the Elderly presence serving Asian American seniors.
Community & Senior Centers
Sunnyvale Senior Center
A full-service senior center offering fitness and wellness classes, arts and crafts, day trips, educational programs, and a daily nutrition lunch for adults 50+.
Self-Help for the Elderly — South Bay Center
Activity center serving primarily Chinese-speaking and other Asian American seniors. Meals, activities, workforce programs, and cultural events.
Hospitals & Clinics
El Camino Health — Sunnyvale
A campus of El Camino Health offering primary care, urgent care, imaging, and specialty services for Sunnyvale residents.
Kaiser Permanente Sunnyvale Medical Offices
Kaiser Permanente outpatient medical offices serving members in Sunnyvale and surrounding cities. Primary and specialty care.
Senior Care Homes
Sunrise of Sunnyvale
Assisted living and memory care community offering personalized care plans, social activities, and dining services in a residential setting.
Atria Sunnyvale
Independent living, assisted living, and memory care community with daily activities, dining, and personal care services.
Legal & Financial
Senior Adult Legal Assistance (SALA)
Nonprofit elder law office helping older adults with wills, advance directives, power of attorney, housing issues, and Medicare disputes. Free for low-income seniors.
H.I.C.A.P. (Medicare Counseling)
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling for Santa Clara County residents. Help with plan selection, billing disputes, and benefits.
Caregiving Services
Home Instead — Sunnyvale
In-home care services including personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, companionship, dementia care, and 24/7 care.
Transportation
Santa Clara VTA (Bus & Light Rail)
County public bus and light rail. Reduced senior/disabled fares with a Clipper Card. Serves cities across Santa Clara County.
VTA Paratransit (Outreach)
Door-to-door shared-ride service for Santa Clara County residents who cannot use regular VTA buses. Application and certification required.
Food & Nutrition
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Regional food bank serving seniors through Brown Bag, food pantries, CalFresh enrollment, and home delivery. Multiple pickup sites.
Government & Veterans
Santa Clara County — Dept. of Aging & Adult Services
The county's lead agency for older adults. Administers IHSS, Adult Protective Services, and the Senior Nutrition Program. Coordinates 100+ partner organizations.
Sourcewise
Santa Clara County's nonprofit aging-resource hub since 1973. Provides information and referrals, fall prevention, home safety assessments, and caregiver support.
Housing & Home
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley
Free home repairs and safety modifications (grab bars, stair railings, ramps) for lower-income senior homeowners.
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