Senior Services

La Comida de California
455 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto 
(650) 322-3742
Serves hot, nutritious lunches Monday – Friday in the Main Dining Room at Stevenson House and to-go boxes at the Methodist Church (625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto).  Participants must be 60 and older and their caregivers. $3.00 suggested donation.

Meals on Wheels
Apply through the County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency
(408) 350-3200 ext. 4
Provides home-delivered meals to homebound seniors.

(800) 984-3663
Provides a weekly bag of groceries to seniors (ages 60+) and disabled individuals (ages 55+). 

Santa Clara County Social Services Agency – Senior Nutrition Program
(408) 755-7680
The county partners with cities and community-based organizations to provide meals, transportation services, and additional resources. Programs include Cafe sites, Meals on Wheels (for homebound seniors), Friends from Meals on Wheels (friendly visits or phone calls to homebound seniors), and transportation services to cafe sites.

Second Harvest Food Bank 
Bing Center, 1051 Bing Street, San Carlos 
(650) 610-0800
Food & nutrition program, free groceries, and health screenings.

Self Help for the Elderly
550 East Remington, Sunnyvale
(408) 733-1883
Provides a Chinese-style noon meal for seniors age 60 or over (reservations must be made in person before 10:30am).

Jewish Family and Children’s Service
Koret Family Resource Center, 200 Channing Ave, Palo Alto
(415) 449-3700
Services include home care, care management, palliative care, fiduciary services, money management, dementia care, skilled nursing, futures program, healthcare advocacy, counseling, caregiver support.

585 North Mary Avenue, Sunnyvale
(888) 978-1306
Manages home care and hospice services.

353 W. Julian Street, San Jose 
(408) 792-1600
Recipients can get services at home from family, friends, or a provider and IHSS pays for the services. To qualify, you must be blind, live with a disability, or are 65 years or older. You must also have a Medi-Cal eligibility determination - if you do not have Medi-Cal, call (877) 962-3633 for details or to apply.

50 East 5^th Avenue, San Mateo
(650) 342-0822
Provides Alzheimer’s care, employment training and placement, nutritional meals, recreational activities, health insurance counseling and advocacy, homecare and hospice, house cleaning, senior housing and social services.

Senior Seasons 
(408) 737-2049
A free referral service for seniors and their families to help them evaluate and choose senior housing options. Also provides referrals for elder law, estate sales management, fiduciary, financial planning, geriatric care management, Medi-Cal planning, in-home care givers, and long-term care insurance. 

Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Rd, Building P, Palo Alto
(650) 509-9530
Offers therapeutic services and programming for people with stroke and brain injuries. 

2115 The Alameda, San Jose 
(408) 350-3200
Services include congregate and home-delivered meals, legal aid, transportation, in-home nursing and homemaker care, adult day and adult day health care and case management services. 

Alta Housing
725 Alma Street, Palo Alto
(650) 321-9709
Fosters, develops, acquires, rehabilitates, and operates affordable housing, including Sheridan Apartments, an affordable complex for seniors. 

Manages and develops affordable housing, including Belovida Santa Clara and The Veranda, affordable apartment complexes for seniors.

Offers affordable, independent housing for low-income seniors. 

Avenidas 450 Bryant Street, Palo Alto 
(650) 289-5400
Case management, adult day health, housing counseling, peer counseling, caregiver support, home repair, health screening, transportation, training, assisted living, information & referral, and enrichment services.  

Catholic Charities
2625 Zanker Road, San Jose
(408) 468-0100
Provides ombudsman care for seniors in long term care residences, transportation for adults with disabilities, a variety of social opportunities for all seniors, and serves hot meals at select locations.

Koret Family Resource Center, 200 Channing Ave, Palo Alto
(415) 449-3700
Services include home care, care management, palliative care, fiduciary services, money management, dementia care, skilled nursing, futures program, healthcare advocacy, counseling, caregiver support.

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto
(650) 223-8700
Daytime and senior programs include community concerts, day trips and excursions, and virtual programs.

Peninsula Volunteer Inc. (PVI)
800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park
(650) 272-5000
Provides a range of activities and supports for seniors. The Little House program offers a variety of health and wellness services through fitness classes, art activities, educational lessons, and more. The Rosener House provides therapeutic interventions to promote health, independence, and dignity for those living with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, dementia, stroke, and other conditions. Meals on Wheels and a Ride program are also available.

Santa Clara County Social Services Agency- Adult Protective Services (APS)
333 West Julian St, San Jose
APS 24/7 hotline: (800) 414-2002
Provides protection for frail, elderly and/or dependent adults. 

Self Help for the Elderly
50 East 5^th Avenue, San Mateo
(650) 342-0822
Provides Alzheimer’s care, employment training and placement, nutritional meals, recreational activities, health insurance counseling and advocacy, homecare and hospice, house cleaning, senior housing and social services.

Senior Adults Legal Assistance (SALA)
Multiple locations
(650) 969-8656
Free legal services in SS, SSI, Medicare, Medi-Cal, in-home support, elder abuse, housing, care facilities, incapacity planning, health insurance, simple wills and advance directives.

(408) 737-2049
A free referral service for seniors and their families to help them evaluate and choose senior housing options. Also provides referrals for elder law, estate sales management, fiduciary, financial planning, geriatric care management, Medi-Cal planning, in-home care givers, and long-term care insurance. 

2115 The Alameda, San Jose 
(408) 350-3200
Services include congregate and home-delivered meals, legal aid, transportation, in-home nursing and homemaker care, adult day and adult day health care and case management services. 

Tele-Care Service 
(650) 988-7558
Free program for older adults who live alone. Volunteers from El Camino Hospital Auxiliary call participants daily at a pre-arranged time to check on their well-being.

Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
2500 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
(650) 858-0202
Independent living skills, computer training, case management, mental health, transportation, low vision optometry, braille classes.