Placer County Senior Resources
The official local and state programs that help Placer County seniors stay safe, supported, and independent — the kind of on-the-ground help a national referral site can’t give you. Every listing links to the program’s own page, with contacts verified from the source.
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Free local help finding and accessing services — a real person, not a national call center.
ADRC of Placer County
Aging and Disability Resource Connection — a single starting point to find and access local services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Source: Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) of Placer County
Seniors First — Information & Assistance
Placer County's nonprofit hub for senior programs: counseling, referrals, and help staying safe and independent for residents age 60+.
Source: Seniors First (Placer County nonprofit)
Area Agency on Aging
The federally designated aging agency for Placer County and the advocates who work for residents.
Agency on Aging Area 4 — Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Independent advocates who investigate and help resolve complaints for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Placer County.
Source: Agency on Aging Area 4
HICAP — Medicare counseling
Free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, supplemental insurance, and long-term-care coverage through the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program.
Source: California Department of Aging — HICAP
In-home & protective services
Programs that help a loved one stay safely at home, and protect those at risk.
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Helps eligible low-income older adults and people with disabilities pay for in-home care so they can remain safely at home.
Source: Placer County Health & Human Services
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of elders and dependent adults — 24-hour confidential hotline.
Source: Placer County Health & Human Services
Adult Protective Services — statewide hotline (CDSS)
If the county line doesn't connect, this statewide hotline routes your call to the right county APS agency by zip code — 24/7/365.
Source: California Dept. of Social Services (CDSS)
Caregiver & dementia support
Help for the family members doing the caring — plus specialized dementia guidance.
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center
Free support for unpaid family caregivers across the Gold Country counties, including Placer — care planning, family consultation, respite help, and support groups.
Source: Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center
Alzheimer's Association — 24/7 Helpline
Round-the-clock, confidential support and dementia-care guidance in 200+ languages, plus local support groups through the Northern California & Northern Nevada chapter.
Source: Alzheimer's Association, Northern California & Northern Nevada
Del Oro — Placer County Support Groups
A directory of in-person and online caregiver support groups meeting across Placer County — dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, and general caregiver groups, with times and locations.
Source: Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center
Respite & day programs
Short-term relief for the family member doing the caring, and daytime programs for the person they're caring for.
211 Connecting Point — Adult Day Care & Respite Directory
Free, confidential search of adult day care and respite service providers serving Placer County — dial 211 or search online.
Source: 211 Connecting Point
Help paying for care
Medi-Cal programs that can offset the cost of long-term care for those who qualify.
Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)
A California Medi-Cal program that can help pay for assisted living (RCFE) care for eligible enrollees, as an alternative to a nursing home.
Source: California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)
Veterans
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA benefits that help pay for senior care.
Placer County Veterans Services Office
County advocates who help veterans and their families claim VA benefits — including the Aid & Attendance pension, which can help offset the cost of assisted living or in-home care.
Source: Placer County Veterans Services
Legal help
Free legal assistance for older adults and their families.
Senior Legal Hotline (Legal Services of Northern California)
Free legal advice for Californians age 60+ — elder abuse, consumer and financial matters, housing, benefits, and advance planning. The Auburn office serves Placer County residents.
Source: Legal Services of Northern California
Meals & transportation
Day-to-day support that keeps seniors nourished and connected.
Seniors First — Meals & transportation (Western Placer)
Home-delivered and congregate meals plus senior transportation across western Placer County.
Source: Seniors First (Placer County nonprofit)
Sierra Senior Services (Eastern Placer)
Meals and senior services for the Tahoe–Truckee and eastern Placer County communities.
Source: Sierra Senior Services