San Mateo County — Peninsula
Senior Resources in Woodside
Woodside is a small rural town in the wooded hills west of the Peninsula. While there's no dedicated senior center, residents have access to nearby PVI Little House in Menlo Park and other countywide programs.
No dedicated city senior center. Residents 55+ are served by countywide organizations including Peninsula Volunteers Inc. (Little House & Meals on Wheels in Menlo Park), Peninsula Family Service, and San Mateo County Aging & Adult Services.
Hospitals & Clinics
Stanford Health Care — Stanford Hospital
Stanford's flagship academic medical center serving Woodside residents for comprehensive care.
Sequoia Hospital (Dignity Health)
Nearby acute care hospital in Redwood City. Recognized for cardiac care and patient safety.
Senior Care Homes
The Sequoias — Portola Valley
Premier CCRC nearby offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
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 — Woodside
In-home senior care offering personal care, meal prep, medication reminders, companionship, and dementia care.
Transportation
SamTrans & Redi-Wheels
San Mateo County's public bus system with reduced senior fares. Redi-Wheels offers door-to-door paratransit.
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.
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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