Senior Housing Information and Referral

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: A Place for Mom is a free senior living referral service.

SERVICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FEES: Free

INTAKE PROCEDURE: Telephone for service

WAIT LIST: There is no wait at this time

SITE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: Provides help for seniors or their families in finding care options whether in-home care, assisted living, memory care or board and care.

SERVICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Available after hours and on weekends with appointment only

FEES: Free to families they serve. Paid a referral fee by the community if someone moves into a community that has been referred.

PAYMENT SOURCE: Communities that are referred to

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Senior seeking services must be 55+ years.

INTAKE PROCEDURE: Intake interview either on the phone or in person. In person interview is by appointment only.

WAIT LIST: There is no wait at this time

LANGUAGES SPOKEN, OTHER THAN ENGLISH: N/A

SITE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Available after hours and on weekends with appointment only

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: Specializes in non-medical home care services and placement in assisted living facilities throughout the Bay Area. Encourages independent living by providing companionship, housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and personal care.

SERVICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FEES: Free to clients

INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call or walk-in to apply

WAIT LIST: There is no wait at this time

LANGUAGES SPOKEN, OTHER THAN ENGLISH: Croatian, Tagalog, Arabic, Spanish, Tongan

SITE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 24 Hours/7 Days a week

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: Offers free personalized service that helps find a home for seniors and caregivers. -Offers free assessments to learn about your needs -Tour and visit facilities Senior living and housing options can include: Independent Living Communities, Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Assisted Living Communities, Board and Care Homes, Alzheimer's Care homes and others.

SERVICE HOURS: Monday - Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FEES: Free

INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call or email for services

LANGUAGES SPOKEN, OTHER THAN ENGLISH: Spanish, Tagalog

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: Helps seniors and families understand the levels of care and the differences between assisted living, board and care, residential care, skilled nursing facilities, and other senior living options.

SERVICE HOURS: Monday - Sunday, 24 hours, 7 days

FEES: No fees.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Age 60 and above.

INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call or visit web site

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Agency intake packet

WAIT LIST: There is no wait at this time.

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: CareSource Registry matches each senior client to an appropriate living community, based on individual needs, financial requirements, and activities desired. These communities include assisted living communities, residential care homes, memory care communities, dementia/Alzheimer's care communities, and retirement living communities. CareSource Registry has experience in geriatric social work and care management and collaborates frequently with local government agencies, community based agencies, home health agencies, hospice agencies, elder law attorneys, hospital systems and skilled nursing facilities. CareSource Registry helps to find an appropriate living environment tailored to individual needs and preferences, providing a flexible lifestyle and personalized care. They have extensive experience in the areas of dementia and Alzheimer's care. Services are free of charge to seniors and their families.

SERVICE HOURS: 24 Hours, 7 days a week

FEES: Free

PAYMENT SOURCE: Free

INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call for service

LANGUAGES SPOKEN, OTHER THAN ENGLISH: Spanish

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: A proactive approach to care management at home or relocating to a senior community. Placement services, tour of facilities, cost of services.

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: Oasis Senior Advisors is a national organization providing local senior-placement services, completely free to the senior and their family. The senior advisors ease the challenges associated with a senior changing their home by acting as their advocate and agent by exploring all options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Residential Care Homes, Skilled Nursing, and Memory and Respite Care.

SERVICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FEES: Completely free to the client (the senior and their family)

PAYMENT SOURCE: Referral fees from senior living communities

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Age 55+

INTAKE PROCEDURE: A senior advisor conducts in-person interviews to gather complete details of the senior's needs, preferences, and financial profile. Cutting-edge software is utilized to identify the best matches to the features and services of various communities. Tours are arranged with matching communities, and senior advisors accompany the family on their visits. Can provide referrals related to moving, in-home care, elder lawyers, real estate agents, life/long-term planning, etc.

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: Web site, focused on the San Francisco Bay Area, with an array of senior communities and housing types to help find appropriate housing. Visit SearchSeniorLiving.com or call (877) 243-8073.

SERVICE HOURS: 24 hours

FEES: Free

INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call or visit web site.

WAIT LIST: There is no wait at this time

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: SeniorAdvisor.com is a consumer ratings and reviews site for senior living communities and home care providers nationwide. The website provides easy access to the information families need when making a senior care decision, and features trusted reviews and advice from local residents and their loved ones. The website provides an open platform for residents and their families to share their first-hand experience of their senior care services to help others in search for senior care. For more information, please visit the website.

SERVICE HOURS: 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

FEES: N/A

PAYMENT SOURCE: N/A

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: N/A

INTAKE PROCEDURE: Create an online profile

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Conveniently located within two (2) blocks of Grand Central Terminal and three (3) blocks from Bryant Park. Offers immediate accessibility to commuter rail, bus, city bike and metro/subway lines.

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: Assessment, referrals, facility screening, assistance with all aspects of placement and follow up.

SERVICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. On call 24 hours, 7 days

FEES: No fees for referral and placement services.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN, OTHER THAN ENGLISH: Spanish, Farsi, Vietnamese, Tagalog

SITE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. After hours and weekends on call.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: There is public transportation to this site. Bus stop nearby

DIRECTIONS TO SITE: Cross Street: Naglee and Park.

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: Senior Seasons provides referrals and helps clients to understand the different kinds of senior communities available.

SERVICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FEES: Free

INTAKE PROCEDURE: Call to apply Visit to apply E-mail to apply

WAIT LIST: There is no wait at this time

HOUSING OPTIONS/RESOURCES

DESCRIPTION: Seniorly.com is a resource for families looking for an appropriate senior community for their loved one including home care and respite care options.

SERVICE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

SITE HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.