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Resources for Senior Living, Care and Assistance
Here's a directory of other useful senior resources.
Select your topic short-cut or browse to survey them all.
Tools and Documents
Senior Resource Organizations
Senior Case Assistance Services
Senior Centers and PACE Programs
55+ and Low Income Housing Programs
Our Partner Network
Although our partners have been tested and are reliable providers, we cannot claim any knowledge of, or responsibility for, their continued performance.
In-home Care
Hospice Services
Senior Case Management
Medi-Cal and Medicare Advisors
Veterans Helpers
Legal and Financial Services
Other Services
Safe Home and Emergency Pendants
Moving Services
Select your topic short-cut or browse to survey them all.
Tools and Documents
Senior Resource Organizations
Senior Case Assistance Services
Senior Centers and PACE Programs
55+ and Low Income Housing Programs
Our Partner Network
Although our partners have been tested and are reliable providers, we cannot claim any knowledge of, or responsibility for, their continued performance.
In-home Care
Hospice Services
Senior Case Management
Medi-Cal and Medicare Advisors
Veterans Helpers
Legal and Financial Services
Other Services
Safe Home and Emergency Pendants
Moving Services
Tools and Documents
Document Discussing Our Mission & Experience
This PDF document discusses our significant senior industry experience, especially that of Cathy Ellis our founder.
Document Discussing Typical Senior Options
This very useful PDF document describes various options for senior living and senior care, based on specific needs.
A Senior Care Options Tour Checklist
Use this SCO checklist to assist in asking the right questions on a senior home tour.
Physician's Report for RCFE - Form LIC602A
This Physician's Report will be required for entry into licensed Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. This is the California State blank LIC602A.PDF form.
California POLST Form
The Physician's Order for Life Sustaining Treatment‐POLST‐ is a medical order that enables seriously ill patients to specify the type of medical treatment the patient wishes to receive at the end of life.
CA State Resource Guide - Choosing a Residential Care Facility
This CA state guide document has information and definitions that is useful for families researching senior living in California.
Senior Resource Organizations
State of California Aging Website
Large State of California Aging Website - Assorted Topics and Resources.
Council on Aging Association SD
Council on Aging San Diego promotes the independence, health and dignity of older adults through compassion, education and advocacy.
Council on Aging Association OC
Council on Aging Orange County promotes the independence, health and dignity of older adults through compassion, education and advocacy.
Alzheimer's Association - San Diego Chapter
Alzheimer's Association provides programs and fund raising focused on Alzheimer's research, care and family support.
Alzheimer's San Diego
Supporting Alzheimer’s Care & Cure in San Diego County. Alzheimer's San Diego provides local families with free programs, services, support, information and resources, while advancing critical local research for a cure.
Alzheimer's Orange County
Dedicated to providing quality care and support services to residents of Orange County who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia, and also partnering with local researchers to populate clinical trials to help find a cure.
Parkinson's Association
The Parkinson’s Association serves all San Diegans affected by Parkinson’s disease.
SD County Long Term Care Ombudsman
The San Diego County Long Term Care Ombudsman program advocates for residents in Long Term Care Facilities, such as nursing homes, as well as investigates abuse in other licensed facilities.
California Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver Program
CA Department of Health Care Services operates the Assisted Living Waiver Program for Medi-Cal recipients
CA Dept of Social Services Community Licensing
CCLD licenses and inspects various types of senior communities and homes.
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce website
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce website
Senior Case Assistance and Low Income Services
Interfaith Community Services
Low income homeless and senior services.
Foundation for Senior Care
Fallbrook-based Foundation for Senior Care provides senior activities and assistance in North San Diego County, especially focused on in communities of Fallbrook and Bonsall.
Meals on Wheels San Diego Cty
The Meals on Wheels program is designed to specifically address food insecurity, declining health, and social isolation. Phone: (760) 736-9900
Alliance for Regional Solutions
Collaborative of North County leaders work together to insure that current and emerging human needs are justly met for the greater good of our region.
Medi-Cal Waiver Program
Explains how Medi-Cal may be able to assist with Assisted Living costs through the Assisted Living Waiver Program.
Community Health Group
CHG offers medical insurance for Medi-Cal recipients.
Helping Hands Senior Foundation
Rich selection of senior resouces for LA area.
55+ and Low Income Housing Information
Low Cost Housing Presentation Slides
A presentation by Oceanside Housing Programs Manager.
Affordable Housing List Contacts
This is a report containing various city contacts for housing departments, affordable housing programs and apartment lists.
ElderHelp
ElderHelp offers an array of personalized services including a HOME SHARING program.
Senior Centers and PACE Day Programs
Oceanside Country Club Senior Center
Oceanside Country Club Senior Center
455 Country Club Lane
Oceanside CA 92054
760-435-5250
455 Country Club Lane
Oceanside CA 92054
760-435-5250
Oceanside El Corazon Senior Center
Oceanside El Corazon Senior Center
3302 Senior Center Drive
Oceanside CA 92056
760-435-5300
3302 Senior Center Drive
Oceanside CA 92056
760-435-5300
Vista Senior Center
Vista Gloria McClellan Adult Activity Center
Brengle Terrace Park
1400 Vale Terrace Drive Vista CA 92084
760-643-5288
Brengle Terrace Park
1400 Vale Terrace Drive Vista CA 92084
760-643-5288
Carlsbad Senior Center
Carlsbad Senior Center
799 Pine Avenue
Carlsbad CA 92008
760-602-4650
799 Pine Avenue
Carlsbad CA 92008
760-602-4650
San Marcos Senior Center
San Marcos Senior Center
111 Richmar Ave
San Marcos CA 92069
760-744-5535
111 Richmar Ave
San Marcos CA 92069
760-744-5535
Escondido Senior Center
Escondido Senior Center
210 E Park Ave
Escondido CA 92025
760-738-4210
210 E Park Ave
Escondido CA 92025
760-738-4210
Encinitas Senior Center
Encinitas Senior Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Drive
Encinitas CA 92024
760-943-2250
1140 Oakcrest Park Drive
Encinitas CA 92024
760-943-2250
Gary and Mary West PACE PROGRAM
Gary and Mary West PACE PROGRAM
Program of All-inclusive Services for the Elderly - PACE
Comprehensive Medi-Cal Services Day Program
1706 Descanso Ave.
San Marcos CA 92078
(760) 280-2230
Program of All-inclusive Services for the Elderly - PACE
Comprehensive Medi-Cal Services Day Program
1706 Descanso Ave.
San Marcos CA 92078
(760) 280-2230
St. Paul's PACE PROGRAM
St. Paul's PACE PROGRAM
Program of All-inclusive Services for the Elderly - PACE
Comprehensive Medi-Cal Services Day Program
304 Seacrest Way
Encinitas CA 92024
619-677-3800
Program of All-inclusive Services for the Elderly - PACE
Comprehensive Medi-Cal Services Day Program
304 Seacrest Way
Encinitas CA 92024
619-677-3800
San Diego PACE
San Diego PACE
Program of All-inclusive Services for the Elderly - PACE
San Diego and surrounding communities
Alan Tornel
alan.tornel@syhealth.org
619-218-5955
www.syhealth.org
619-205-4585
Program of All-inclusive Services for the Elderly - PACE
San Diego and surrounding communities
Alan Tornel
alan.tornel@syhealth.org
619-218-5955
www.syhealth.org
619-205-4585
Oceanside FHC PACE
Oceanside PACE - Family Health Centers of San Diego
2201 Mission Ave Oceanside
Program of All-inclusive Services for the Elderly - PACE
(619) 515-2300
https://www.fhcsd.org/pace-oceanside/
2201 Mission Ave Oceanside
Program of All-inclusive Services for the Elderly - PACE
(619) 515-2300
https://www.fhcsd.org/pace-oceanside/
Our Senior Solution Partners
IN-HOME CARE PROVIDERS
Brightstar Care Carlsbad
Brightstar Care Carlsbad
Dan Sweiger
dan.sweiger@brightstarcare.com
https://www.brightstarcare.com/carlsbad
Tel 760-448-1025
Award-winning RN-led in-home care services
Dan Sweiger
dan.sweiger@brightstarcare.com
https://www.brightstarcare.com/carlsbad
Tel 760-448-1025
Award-winning RN-led in-home care services
Family Matters In-Home Care
Family Matters In-Home Care
Andrew Frojelin
andrew@familymattershc.com
familymattershc.com
Tel 760-909-2007
Cel 408-355-8113
Andrew Frojelin
andrew@familymattershc.com
familymattershc.com
Tel 760-909-2007
Cel 408-355-8113
Qualicare North County San Diego
Qualicare North County San Diego
Steve Kidwell
skidwell@qualicare.com
http://www.qualicare.com/north-county-san-diego/
Tel 760-936-4000 Comprehensive nurse-managed in-home care services
Steve Kidwell
skidwell@qualicare.com
http://www.qualicare.com/north-county-san-diego/
Tel 760-936-4000 Comprehensive nurse-managed in-home care services
AAll Care Home Care
AAll Care
Mary Mahon
www.aallcare.com
Tel 760-471-7033, 619-297-9601
Mary Mahon
www.aallcare.com
Tel 760-471-7033, 619-297-9601
Canaan Home Care
Canaan Home Care
Sylvia Nestorov
sylvia.nestorov@canaanhomecare.com
www.canaanhomecare.com
www.canaancares.org
Cell 949-444-1844
Office 858-764-2663 x101
DSS Lic 304700021 and 374700014
Sylvia Nestorov
sylvia.nestorov@canaanhomecare.com
www.canaanhomecare.com
www.canaancares.org
Cell 949-444-1844
Office 858-764-2663 x101
DSS Lic 304700021 and 374700014
Assisting Hands Home Care
Assisting Hands Home Care
Colleen Mertes
cmertes@assistinghands.com
https://assistinghands.com/110/california/carlsbad/
Tel (760) 444-0343
Colleen Mertes
cmertes@assistinghands.com
https://assistinghands.com/110/california/carlsbad/
Tel (760) 444-0343
Right at Home In Home Care
Right at Home In Home Care and Assistance
San Marcos
Carmen Sanchez
carmensanchez@rahnorthcounty.com
http://www.rahnorthcounty.com
Tel 760-752-2888
In-Home Care and Assistance
San Marcos
Carmen Sanchez
carmensanchez@rahnorthcounty.com
http://www.rahnorthcounty.com
Tel 760-752-2888
In-Home Care and Assistance
Horizen Support Services - ORANGE COUNTY
Horizen Support Services - In-home Care Services
Orange County
Michele White
michelehorizon15@gmail.com
Tel. Mobile (714) 356-3343
Orange County
Michele White
michelehorizon15@gmail.com
Tel. Mobile (714) 356-3343
Avenue Home Care
Avenue Home Care
Shelby Short
Angela Brunick
760-814-3006
www.avenueme.com
Shelby Short
Angela Brunick
760-814-3006
www.avenueme.com
OTHER SENIOR SERVICES
George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Centers
George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Care Centers
Adult day care and support services for families
affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of
memory impairment diseases.
www.Glenner.org
Tel 619-543-4700
Adult day care and support services for families
affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of
memory impairment diseases.
www.Glenner.org
Tel 619-543-4700
Southern Caregiver Resource Center
ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS!
TEL: 858-268-4432
scrc@caregivercenter.org
www.caregivercenter.org
TEL: 858-268-4432
scrc@caregivercenter.org
www.caregivercenter.org
Mental Health and Alzheimer's Studies
Study of Alzheimer's Disease
healthsciences.ucsd.edu/som/psychiatry/research/alzcare
Tel 858-534-9479
healthsciences.ucsd.edu/som/psychiatry/research/alzcare
Tel 858-534-9479
Family Health Centers Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services
619-515-2300
www.FHCSD.org
619-515-2300
www.FHCSD.org
San Diego Center for the Blind
San Diego Center for the Blind
Vision rehabilitation services that rebuild independence.
www.sdcb.org
Tel 760-758-5956
Vision rehabilitation services that rebuild independence.
www.sdcb.org
Tel 760-758-5956
California Telephone Access Program
California Telephone Access Program
Special phone programs especially for Deaf and Disabled.
www.californiaphones.org
Tel 800-995-6831 619-817-8042
Special phone programs especially for Deaf and Disabled.
www.californiaphones.org
Tel 800-995-6831 619-817-8042
Sonus Hearing Care Specialists
Sonus Hearing Care Specialists
Carlsbad
www.americanhearingsd.com
Tel 760-434-0125
Carlsbad
www.americanhearingsd.com
Tel 760-434-0125
Mobility In-Home Physical Therapy
Mobility In-Home Physical Therapy
Laurie Greene
Encinitas
MobilityPT1@gmail.com
Tel 760-445-3408
Laurie Greene
Encinitas
MobilityPT1@gmail.com
Tel 760-445-3408
Coastal Mobile Therapy Inc.
Coastal Mobile Therapy
Jason Swisher, PT, Owner
jason@coastalmobiletherapy.com
https://www.coastalmobiletherapy.com/
Tel 760-688-9089 mobile
Jason Swisher, PT, Owner
jason@coastalmobiletherapy.com
https://www.coastalmobiletherapy.com/
Tel 760-688-9089 mobile
HOSPICE SERVICE PROVIDERS
Hospice of the North Coast
Hospice of the North Coast
Lori Cooper
lcooper@hospicenorthcoast.org
hospicenorthcoast.org
Tel 760-431-4100
Lori Cooper
lcooper@hospicenorthcoast.org
hospicenorthcoast.org
Tel 760-431-4100
Silverado Hospice
Silverado Hospice
www.silverado.com/care-offerings/hospice-care/
Tel 888-328-4558
www.silverado.com/care-offerings/hospice-care/
Tel 888-328-4558
The Elizabeth Hospice
The Elizabeth Hospice
www.elizabethhospice.org
Tel 760-737-2050
www.elizabethhospice.org
Tel 760-737-2050
SENIOR CASE MANAGEMENT
Engage Life Care Management
Engage Life Care Management
Senior Case Management, care assessment and care management services.
Alesia Clark, Gerontologist
alesia@engagelifecare.com
www.engagelifecare.com
Tel 760-990-3001
Senior Case Management, care assessment and care management services.
Alesia Clark, Gerontologist
alesia@engagelifecare.com
www.engagelifecare.com
Tel 760-990-3001
Windward Life Care
Windward Life Care
Senior Case Management, care consultation and care management services.
agingwell@windwardlifecare.com
www.windwardlifecare.com
Tel 619-450-4300
Senior Case Management, care consultation and care management services.
agingwell@windwardlifecare.com
www.windwardlifecare.com
Tel 619-450-4300
A Hand to Hold
A Hand to Hold San Diego
Geriatric Case Management
Erica Smalley
ahandtoholdsd@gmail.com
www.ahandtoholdsd.com
Tel 760-230-3039
Geriatric Case Management
Erica Smalley
ahandtoholdsd@gmail.com
www.ahandtoholdsd.com
Tel 760-230-3039
MEDI-CAL AND MEDICARE ADVISORY
Medi-Cal Consulting Services
Medi-Cal Consulting Services
Lisa Ramsey
lisa@medihelper.com
www.medihelper.com
Tel 877-medihelp 633-4435
Lisa Ramsey
lisa@medihelper.com
www.medihelper.com
Tel 877-medihelp 633-4435
New Chapter Insurance
New Chapter Insurance
Bridlewood Insurance Affiliate
Medicare Consulting Vickie Braden
vickie@newchapterinsurance.com
CA Inbsurance #OM92451
Tel 858-412-7499
Bridlewood Insurance Affiliate
Medicare Consulting Vickie Braden
vickie@newchapterinsurance.com
CA Inbsurance #OM92451
Tel 858-412-7499
SENIOR VETERANS HELP
Estate & Medi-Cal Planning - Littorno Law
Estate, VA & Medi-Cal Planning Free help w/ VA applications
Angela McGlasson
angela@littornolaw.com
www.littornolaw.com
Tel 760-525-3140
Angela McGlasson
angela@littornolaw.com
www.littornolaw.com
Tel 760-525-3140
Veterans Advocacy Associates
Kevin Willis
President
Assistance with VA Aid and Attendance Benefit Application
kevin@myvaa.org
https://myvaa.org/
Tel 951-296-6755
President
Assistance with VA Aid and Attendance Benefit Application
kevin@myvaa.org
https://myvaa.org/
Tel 951-296-6755
SHORE Program for Veterans
Senior Housing Relief Program for Elders - SHORE
A service for vets.
https://seniorhousingrelief.org/
https://seniorhousingrelief.org/
LEGAL & FINANCIAL SERVICES
A and D Cares - Fiduciary Service
A and D Cares - Fiduciary Services
Arlene Langston
arlene@andcares.com
http://andcares.com
Tel 619-851-4711
Arlene Langston
arlene@andcares.com
http://andcares.com
Tel 619-851-4711
Estate & Medi-Cal Planning - Littorno Law
Estate, VA & Medi-Cal Planning, Free help w/ VA app
Angela McGlasson
angela@littornolaw.com
www.littornolaw.com
Tel 760-525-3140
Angela McGlasson
angela@littornolaw.com
www.littornolaw.com
Tel 760-525-3140
Estate and Elder Law - Arthur S. Brown, ESQ
Integrated Estate and Elder Law Planning for Life
Arthur S. Brown, ESQ
arthur@whyprobate.com
www.whyprobate.com
Tel 760-438-5599
Arthur S. Brown, ESQ
arthur@whyprobate.com
www.whyprobate.com
Tel 760-438-5599
Law Office of Patricia Andel
Patricia L. Andel
patricia@andellaw.com
www.AndelLaw.com
Tel 760-522-7333
patricia@andellaw.com
www.AndelLaw.com
Tel 760-522-7333
Fischer and Ritchey, LLP
Barbara Fischer
Law Firm, Estate Planning, Trusts
info@frlawfirm.com
www.frlawfirm.com
Tel 760-471-1100
San Marcos
Law Firm, Estate Planning, Trusts
info@frlawfirm.com
www.frlawfirm.com
Tel 760-471-1100
San Marcos
Estate Planning-Law Office of Dana Green
Dana Green
dana@danagreenlaw.com
www.danagreenlaw.com
Tel 760-814-0158
Carlsbad
dana@danagreenlaw.com
www.danagreenlaw.com
Tel 760-814-0158
Carlsbad
Estate Planning - A.C. Howard Law
Anna C. Howard, Esq.
achowardlaw@gmail.com
www.achowardlaw.com
Tel 858-800-2532
Carlsbad
www.achowardlaw.com
Tel 858-800-2532
Carlsbad
Capital Legacy Law
Gita K. Nassiri, JD, MBT, CPA
Gita@CapitalLegacyLaw.com
www.CapitalLegacyLaw.com
Tel 760-979-1280
Carlsbad
www.CapitalLegacyLaw.com
Tel 760-979-1280
Carlsbad
Fiduciary Service - Jan Matthews
Jan Matthews, CLPF, NCG, DMM
jan.sdcoastalfiduciary@gmail.com>
www.coastaldmm.com
S D Coastal Fiduciary Services
Tel 619-446-7543
jan.sdcoastalfiduciary@gmail.com>
www.coastaldmm.com
S D Coastal Fiduciary Services
Tel 619-446-7543
Fiduciary Services - Laura Bassett
Laura Bassett, Fiduciary services
laurabassett50@gmail.com
Tel 760-583-0851
laurabassett50@gmail.com
Tel 760-583-0851
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management - Dana Albert
Dana J Albert, Vice President, Senior Financial Advisor
Carlsbad
dana.albert@ml.com
Tel (760) 930-3138
http://www.ml.com
Carlsbad
dana.albert@ml.com
Tel (760) 930-3138
http://www.ml.com
Edward Jones - Rachel Currington
Rachel A Currington, CRPC®, Financial Advisor
Escondido
Rachel.Currington@edwardjones.com
Tel (760) 746-5184
www.edwardjones.com
Escondido
Rachel.Currington@edwardjones.com
Tel (760) 746-5184
www.edwardjones.com
Law Office of Andrea M. Gherini
Trust Attorney and Estate Planning
Law Office of Andrea M. Gherini
www.amgtrustlaw.com
andrea@amgtrustlaw.com
Tel 760-754-2381
Law Office of Andrea M. Gherini
www.amgtrustlaw.com
andrea@amgtrustlaw.com
Tel 760-754-2381
SAFE HOME AND EMERGENCY PENDANTS
101 Mobility
101 Mobility
Provides access and mobility equipment, lifts and ramps, to help seniors remain in their home.
Dale Marsh
dmarsh@101mobility.com
www.101mobility.com/sandiego
Tel 858-800-2820
Provides access and mobility equipment, lifts and ramps, to help seniors remain in their home.
Dale Marsh
dmarsh@101mobility.com
www.101mobility.com/sandiego
Tel 858-800-2820
Life Alert Pendants
Life Alert Pendants and Protection Systems
www.lifealert.com
Tel 800-360-0329
www.lifealert.com
Tel 800-360-0329
LifeStation Pendants
LifeStation Pendants
www.lifestation.com
Tel 877-515-2941
www.lifestation.com
Tel 877-515-2941
Southwest Lifeline
Southwest Lifeline
Emergency medical alert and call pendant services
Cindy Sawyer
Tel 760-936-3184 800-797-3694
Emergency medical alert and call pendant services
Cindy Sawyer
Tel 760-936-3184 800-797-3694
SENIORS MOVING SPECIALISTS©
SENIOR MOVING SERVICES
Silver Linings Transitions - Senior Movers
Silver Linings Transitions
Jami A. Shapiro
Tel 858-522-9518
Cell 904-477-7084
jamishapiro70@gmail.com
CA BRE #01954825
http://www.silverliningstransitions.com/
Jami A. Shapiro
Tel 858-522-9518
Cell 904-477-7084
jamishapiro70@gmail.com
CA BRE #01954825
http://www.silverliningstransitions.com/
Caring Transitions Senior Moves
Caring Transitions
Dawn Lesicko
Carlsbad
Senior relocations,downsizing
dlesicko@caringtransitions.com
https://caringtransitionscarlsbad.com
760-710-7182
Dawn Lesicko
Carlsbad
Senior relocations,downsizing
dlesicko@caringtransitions.com
https://caringtransitionscarlsbad.com
760-710-7182
Elena Sosa Moving Concierge
Elena Sosa
Moving conceirge, partner, organizer, helper
emsosa4@gmail.com
Moving conceirge, partner, organizer, helper
emsosa4@gmail.com
BioOne Oceanside - Extreme Cleaning & Decontamination
BioOne Oceanside
Extreme Cleanup and Restoration
Hording, Hazardous Removal and Decontamination
Armand and Michele Amoranto
760-437-6609
info@biooneoceanside.com
www.biooneoceanside.com
Extreme Cleanup and Restoration
Hording, Hazardous Removal and Decontamination
Armand and Michele Amoranto
760-437-6609
info@biooneoceanside.com
www.biooneoceanside.com
NOTARY SERVICES
Carlson Mobile Notary
Robyn Carlson
rcpc@cox.net
www.carlsonmobilenotary.com
Tel 760-805-6064
rcpc@cox.net
www.carlsonmobilenotary.com
Tel 760-805-6064
Nicholas Fry Notary Public
Nicolas Fry
Notary Public
nfry76@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/nicholas-fry712
Tel 442-257-0210
Notary Public
nfry76@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/nicholas-fry712
Tel 442-257-0210
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