Local Help and Information

California Advocates for Nursing Reform (CANHR)
CANHR’s long term care advocates assist consumers with long term care options; pre–placement counseling; guidance with Medi–Cal eligibility and estate recovery; resident rights complaints; elder financial abuse problems; and community education on various long term care issues, including alternatives. CANHR’s toll–free hotline: (800) 474–1116 (in California only).

Nursing Home Guide
CANHR’s online guide has in–depth information on all 1,300+ nursing homes in California, including interactive searches, comparisons and details on violations, complaints and services.

Residential Care Guide
CANHR’s residential care guide includes basic information on RCFEs/Assisted Living in California, including licensing and ownership information, and, for those facilities who responded to our survey, basic information about services provided.

California Department of Aging
The California Department of Aging contracts with and provides leadership and direction to Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)that coordinate a wide array of services to seniors and adults with disabilities at the community level and serve as the focal point for local aging concerns. You can locate the Agency on Aging in your area by calling 1-800-510-2020 or find your county phone number by going to the website.

California Caregiver Resource Centers
Eleven centers throughout the state offer specialized information, respite care, legal & financial consultation, support groups, and family consultations for families and friends who are caring for adults with chronic, disabling health conditions.

Heart of the Valley, Services for Seniors
This non-profit, publicly supported organization is committed to supporting independent living for seniors who reside in West Santa Clara Valley by offering services performed by dedicated volunteers.

Santa Clara County Department of Aging and Adult Services
The Department of Aging and Adult Services promotes a safe and independent lifestyle for seniors, including quality nutrition and supportive in-home services. In addition, DAAS assists in the provision of long term care for the frail elderly.

Santa Clara County Library Accessible Services
The Santa Clara County Library provides books and other library materials for seniors who are unable to get to libraries themselves. The Library also offers materials and services to make the library more accessible to those who are visually or hearing impaired.

Santa Clara County Library Senior Services
The Santa Clara County Library offers many services and programs for persons age 65 and older. These include the "senior exemption: from fines, special aids, and volunteer opportunities.

Self-Help for the Elderly of Santa Clara County
This multi-service organization provides a wide variety of programs ranging from employment/training and social activities for those who are more independent to in-home assistance and residential care to those who need it.

Senior Resources in Santa Clara County
This helpful list of resources is made available by County Supervisor Ken Yeager of District 4. It includes resources for Family Support, End-of-Life, Education, Employment, Assisted Living and more.