Placer County's Older Adult Programs: A Complete 2026 Guide

Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels)

For older adults who are homebound or have difficulty cooking, Meals on Wheels delivers nutritious meals directly to your home. In Placer County, this is coordinated through the Area 4 Agency on Aging. Meals are provided on a suggested donation basis — no one is turned away for inability to pay.

To apply: Call 2-1-1 or visit agencyonaging4.org

Congregate Meal Sites

Hot meals are served at senior centers and community sites across Placer County, including locations in Auburn, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, and Tahoe. These meals also provide a social connection opportunity — one of the most important factors in healthy aging.

To find a site near you: Call 2-1-1

Placer Rides

Placer County's paratransit program offers free and low-cost rides for residents age 60 and older and adults with disabilities. You can schedule rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, senior centers, and other destinations.

To schedule: Call (530) 889-9500

Placer County Transit

Fixed-route bus service connects communities across the county. Many routes offer reduced fares for seniors and people with disabilities.

Information: placer.ca.gov/transit

Fall Prevention Programs

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalization for older adults. Placer County offers evidence-based fall prevention classes — including the Stepping On program and A Matter of Balance — free of charge at various locations.

To find a class: Contact the Area 4 Agency on Aging or call 2-1-1

Chronic Disease Self-Management

Free workshops help people living with arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic conditions manage their health more effectively. These are typically 6-week programs offered at community locations.

Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center

Del Oro provides free support to family caregivers in Placer County, including respite care, counseling, support groups, and care consultations. Eligible caregivers must be caring for someone 60+ with limitations in daily activities, or someone with an adult-onset cognitive condition.

Contact: (916) 728-9333 | deloro.org

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Funded through AAA4, this program provides additional respite, supplemental services, and information for family caregivers.

Contact: agencyonaging4.org

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

If you or a family member lives in an assisted living facility, board and care home, or skilled nursing facility, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman can advocate for your rights — for free. They investigate complaints, resolve problems, and provide information about resident rights.

Contact: (800) 231-4024

Legal Assistance

Free legal help for older adults is available through AAA4-funded partners for issues including advance directives, Medicare/Medi-Cal disputes, consumer fraud, and housing.

Access through: 2-1-1 or agencyonaging4.org

Senior Centers

Placer County has senior centers in Auburn, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, Rocklin, and other communities offering activities, classes, meals, and social events. Many are free or low-cost.

Placer County Older Adult Advisory Commission (OAAC)

The OAAC is a citizen-led advisory body that advocates for older adult programs and policies at the county level. Meetings are open to the public and held monthly (except July and December). If you want to have a voice in how county programs serve older adults, attending an OAAC meeting is a great starting point.

Meeting schedule: placer.ca.gov