El Dorado County Senior Resources
The official local and state programs that help El Dorado 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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El Dorado County Senior Services — Information & Assistance
The county's Area Agency on Aging: a single starting point to find and access local services for older adults age 60+. Placerville and South Lake Tahoe offices.
Source: El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency, Senior Services
Area Agency on Aging
The federally designated aging agency for El Dorado County and the advocates who work for residents.
El Dorado County Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Independent advocates who investigate and help resolve complaints for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in El Dorado County. Statewide crisis line: 1-800-231-4024.
Source: El Dorado County (elder abuse / RCFE reporting page); California Department of Aging — Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
HICAP — Medicare counseling
Free, unbiased counseling on Medicare, supplemental insurance, and long-term-care coverage through the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program, serving El Dorado County.
Source: California Health Advocates — HICAP El Dorado County
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: El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of elders and dependent adults — 24-hour confidential hotline.
Source: El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency
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 13 Northern California counties, including El Dorado — 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 — El Dorado County Support Groups
A directory of in-person and online caregiver support groups meeting across El Dorado 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 — free confidential referral line
Dial 211 for a free, confidential search of adult day care, respite, and other local health and human services (El Dorado County is not covered by the Nevada/Placer-based 211 Connecting Point provider — dialing 211 routes to the correct regional provider).
Source: 211.org (national 211 directory)
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.
El Dorado 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. Placerville and South Lake Tahoe offices.
Source: El Dorado 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 LSNC Auburn office serves El Dorado County residents.
Source: Legal Services of Northern California
Meals & transportation
Day-to-day support that keeps seniors nourished and connected.
Senior Nutrition Program (Western El Dorado County)
Home-delivered meals and congregate dining sites in Placerville, Pollock Pines, Georgetown, El Dorado Hills, and Cameron Park, weekdays. Suggested $5 donation per meal.
Source: El Dorado County Health & Human Services Agency — Senior Nutrition Services
South Lake Tahoe Senior Center (Eastern El Dorado County)
Weekday congregate lunch program; transportation via the Tahoe Transportation District, (530) 541-7149.
Source: City of South Lake Tahoe — Senior Center