Orange County
Information about the county's resources for caregivers and older adults.
Last updated: March 15, 2025
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Orange County Area Agency on Aging
Lead advocate for approximately 780,000 older adults aged 60 years and older residing in the county, with a specific focus on low-income ethnic minorities.
(714) 480-6450
Age Well Senior Services
Meals on Wheels (South County), transportation, wellness programs, case management, and senior center programs.
949-855-8033
Programs Include:
• Meals on Wheels
Specifically created by registered dietitian to meet the nutritional needs of older adults, each delivery consists of three meals. Daily Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday – Friday.
1(800) 677-1116
Central and North Orange County: SeniorServ - 714-220-0224
Irvine residents: City of Irvine Senior Services: 949-724-6910
South Orange County: Age Well Senior Services: 949-855-8033
• Lunch Café
Senior centers are for in-person lunch with an updated, fresh & healthy menu catered by Zest in a Bowl. Reservation and small donation is requested. Visit their website to see contact information.
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Provides seniors to and from their non-emergency medical appointments.
(949) 855-9766
• Care Management
Individualized care and assessment of each case to create personalized care plans. Plans may include nutrition options such as home-delivered meals, transportation referrals, safety evaluations & outside resource referrals.
949-380-0155 EXT. 11
• Health & Wellness Classes
Consists of various preventative health classes, health screenings, and informational seminars. Contact information varies. Please visit the website to see available classes and who to contact.
• Senior Cuisine Delivered
A one-of-a-kind meal plan service that offers a perfect blend of variety, affordability, and convenience. Local restaurants to provide delicious meals at a low weekly subscription rate, which includes doorstep delivery.
Online Interactive Learning
Hundreds of live online classes to keep older adults mentally, physically and socially active. Classes are interactive, easy to join, offered day and night and free for our community.
Adult Protective Services
Directed at preventing or remedying neglect, abuse or exploitation of adults who are unable to protect their own interests because of age or disability. Investigates abuse in private homes and unlicensed board and care homes.
24-Hour Hotline: 800-451-5155
Long Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman Office
Investigates abuse in residential facilities (e.g., nursing and board and care homes).
24-Hour Hotline: 1 (800) 231-4024
800-300-6222
Safe Options for Seniors Human Options
For emergency shelters and/or counseling for victims of elder abuse.
24-Hour Hotline: (877) 854-3594
949-757-3635
Abrazar
Transportation, socialization and other services for seniors.
714-893-3581
Alzheimer’s Orange County
Assistance with and resources for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Help Line: 844-373-4400
949-955-9000
Family Caregiver Resource Center
Services for family caregivers including family consultation, assessment, care planning, counseling, referrals for resources, psychoeducational seminars, respite planning and community education.
800-543-8312
714-446-5030
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Provides supportive services to persons who are aged, blind, or disabled, and who are limited in their ability to care for themselves and cannot live at home safely without assistance. This includes persons who would be able to return to their homes from hospitals, nursing homes, or board and care homes, if they had help at home.
714-825-3000
HICAP
Provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling and community education.
HICAP Hotline:1 (714) 560-0424
1 (714) 560-0424
Senior Community Service Employment Program of Orange County
A federally funded program whose purpose is to train, retrain and prepare low income workers - age 55 and older - for entry or reentry into the workforce.
866-500-6587
Commnuity Legal Aid
Fights injustice and advocates for social, economic, and racial equity by providing compassionate, holistic, and impactful legal services.
800-834-5001
Powerful Tools For Caregivers
A 6-week evidence-based education program for family caregivers that will provide you with tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiver challenges you face.
800-543-8312
714-446-5030
List Of Service Providers
A list of service providers providing various services such adult day care, caregiver support & resources, disability services & products, donations & volunteerism, employment & education, end of life bereavement, and more.
Comprehensive & Professional Care
We provide comprehensive support, including personal care, mobility assistance, housekeeping, communication, and transportation.
All of our caregivers undergo background checks and receive training and certification through the Caregiver Training University.
Our private pay in-home care services are $28 per hour, with a two-hour minimum per visit, no long-term contracts
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