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At Altais, care extends beyond the the doctor’s office. We know that staying healthy often requires more than medical visits—It’s about access to the right patient resources and community programs to support your overall well-bring.
Our team has compiled helpful healthcare resources, support tools, and community services to help you and your family navigate your healthcare journey with confidence.
Healthcare Resources
Insurance and Financial Support
Learn about insurance plans we accept and explore programs for utilities, housing, and medical expenses.
Dental Resources
Affordable dental care options are available at UCLA, USC, and local clinics.
Senior Support Services
Nutrition and Meal Support
Community meal sites and home‑delivered meals keep seniors nourished.
Housing and Living Options
Independent living communities and continuing care retirement communities.
Employment and Day Programs
Resources for senior employment and adult day health programs.
Emotional and End‑of‑Life Care
Hospice and Grief Support
Compassionate end‑of‑life care and counseling are available.
Food, Clothing, and Emergency Assistance
Several organizations provide emergency food, groceries, clothing, and other essentials.
How to Access These Resources
Many of these programs are available at no cost or on a sliding‑scale basis. To learn more about eligibility or to connect with a program:
- Call the listed phone numbers
- Ask your Altais provider for referrals
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Adult Day Health Care
When an adult needs healthcare during the day, these organizations can provide the support they need.
ABC Day Health Care
417 Alpine St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 481-0888
Everlasting Adult Day Health Care Center
302 Laveta Terrace
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 221-7889
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MOAF)
401 N. Garfield Avenue
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 278-3629
Dental Resources
Dental health is just as important as overall physical wellness. These healthcare resources can help keep mouths healthy and happy.
FRANKEL DENTAL GROUP
10801 Venice Blvd.
West Los Angeles, CA
(310) 398-6161
Root canal on all teeth
Medi-Cal accepted
Private fees from $260-$408
UCLA DENTAL SCHOOL – ENDODONTIC DEPT.
10833 Le Conte,
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 825-4348
M-F 8:00 am– 5:00 pm
Root canal on all teeth
Medi-Cal accepted
Some Ryan White funds
Private fees: $325 for anterior, $375 for premolar, $450 for molar
UCLA VENICE DENTAL CENTER
323 Lincoln Blvd
Venice, CA 90291
310-392-4103
Medi-Cal accepted
USC DENTAL SCHOOL (Specialties Department)
925 W. 34th Street
Between Hoover and Vermont
Los Angeles, CA 90089
213-740-2805
Root canal available on all teeth
Medi-Cal accepted
Private Pay fees range from $200-$600
Patient Resources for Seniors
Seniors have a special place in our communities and hearts at Altais. To support the diverse needs of these patients, we have compiled a list of patient resources and tools for senior citizens.
Area Agency on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging is part of the Los Angeles County Department of Community and Senior Services. It helps seniors find important services ranging from home-delivered meals to legal assistance and healthcare.
CONTACTS
CALL 211
(213) 738-4004
(800) 510-2020
(213) 738-2651
(888) 202-4248
Community Meal Sites for Seniors
Good nutrition is vital for good health. These community meal sites provide nutritious meals for seniors.
East LA Community Service Center
133 N. Sunol Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90063
(323) 260-2801
(323) 604-0800
** Hot meals: M-F 8:00am to 12pm. Donation $2.25
El Sereno Senior Center
4818 Klamath Place
Los Angeles, CA 90032
(323) 222-2040
** Hot meals: 11:00am- 12pm M-F. Donation $2.00
Las Palmas Senior Center
1820 N. Las Palmas Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 465-7787
** Hot meals: 60+. M-F 11:30am. Donation $1.50
City of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
The Senior Citizen Nutrition Program
Locations in North West Valley, West Los Angeles-Venice, and Central Services Areas.
* Homebound meals available
(213) 485-1310
** Hot meals: 5 days a week. Donation: $1.00-$1.25
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Continuing care retirement communities can help seniors get the support they need while maintaining some independence.
ATHERTON BAPTIST HOMES
214 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 289-4178
Ensign California Mission Inn
4825 Earle Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770
(626) 287-0438
HOLLENBECK HOME
573 S. Boyle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 263-6195
KINGSLEY MANOR
1055 N. Kingsley Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 661-1128
Employment for Seniors
The following organizations can help seniors who still need or want to work.
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
5657 E. Washington Blvd
City of Commerce, CA 90040
(323) 890-1555
SENIOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Area Agency on Aging
(800) 510-2020
LOS ANGELES COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER
(800) 510-2020
workforce.lacounty.gov/job-seekers/senior-services
(213) 351-5388
Independent Living Communities
Seniors who can live on their own and want to live among peers should consider independent living communities.
COLONIA JESS LOPEZ SENIOR APARTMENTS
2627 E. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 266-4300
JAPANESE RETIREMENT HOME
325 S. Boyle Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 263-9651
PILGRIM TOWER FOR THE DEAF AND ELDERLY
1207 S. Vermont
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 387-6541 (213) 746-9548
TUELYN TERRACE APARTMENTS
1250 S. Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 734-7006
VISTA TOWERS
3000 Leeward Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(213) 386-2786
In-Home Support Services
Seniors who qualify for Medi-Cal or Disabled A.D.L.S & I.A.D.L.S can rely on the IHSS Program to safely remain in their homes rather than an institution.
Call 1-888-944-4477 with the patient’s social security number, address, home phone, and diagnosis.
Senior Housing
Seniors who need assistance with housing can turn to these patient tools and resources.
Casa La Merced Senior Citizen Housing
140 N. Montebello
Montebello, CA 90640
(323) 721-9668
assistant@casalamercedsr-com
Concord-Huntington Park
6900 Seville Avenue
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 589-5956
E.L. Brown Apartments
1001 N. Hickory
Compton, CA 90220
(310) 886-5321
Filipino American Service Group
135 N. Park View Street
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 908-5050
Huntington Plaza Senior Apartments
6330 Rugby Avenue
Huntington Park, CA 90255
(323) 582-0685
Hospice and Grief Support
Dealing with death is never easy, but these organizations can help with hospice and grief support.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Hospice
8700 Beverly Blvd # B224
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 423-9520
** Offers comprehensive services: in-patient, home care, respite care
Neptune Society
883 W. 9th St
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 831-0664
** Cremation services. M-F 8:30 am-5:00pm. Spanish spoken
Our House Grief Support Center
1663 Sawtelle Blvd #300
Los Angeles, CA 90025
General phone number (888) 417-1444
(310) 473-1511
Vitas Healthcare/Hospice Care
990 W. 190th Street, #550
Torrance, CA 90502
(310 525 -2011 for New Patients
(626) 646-2167 for Covina
(818) 464-5201 for San Bernardino
** Private for profit. Accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, HMOs, Insurance
Whittier Presbyterian Hospital
12401 Washington Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 698-0811 x12500
** Meets every Thursday 10:00 -11:30am in the conference room. The classes are 6-week sessions.
Housing Assistance
Having safe and secure housing is something that everyone deserves. These programs and agencies can help you cope with the rising prices of housing and utilities.
Energy Assistance Program
Utility bills become a little more manageable with help from these programs.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
Delivers energy conservation services to low-income Californians (focusing on the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and families with children).
* Renters must get written permission from their landlord.
Los Angeles County Department of Community and Senior Citizens Services
(213) 738-2644
LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)
Helps low-income households meet their heating and/or cooling needs.
Dept. of Community Services & Development
700 N. 10th Street, Room 258
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 576-7109
CALIFORNIA ALTERNATE RATES FOR ENERGY (CARE)
Gives eligible customers a 20% discount on their electric and natural gas bills.
Customers with life support equipment or with special heating or cooling needs may be eligible.
Pacific Gas & Electric
1-800-743-5000
Southern California Edison
1-800-447-6620
Southern California Gas
1-800-427-2200
LOS ANGELES DEPT. OF WATER AND POWER
Offers rate reduction of the cost of electricity, water, and sewage for eligible low-income homes.
Offers Senior Citizen Lifeline Rate, a Life Support Device Discount, and discounts for eligible disabilities.
1-800-342-5397
Housing Assistance
These sources of support specialize in housing assistance and help with tenant rights.
Asociación Nacional/Personas Mayores National Association for Hispanic Elderly
234 E. Colorado Blvd., #300
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 564-1988
* Serves low-income people and elderly with 16 and 22 unit projects. Spanish spoken. Servers LA County.
ABODE Community
315 W. 9th Street, #410
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 629-2702
www.communities.org
* Accepts section 8. Single-family and senior units.
Housing Development Services (Property Management)
3460 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(323) 231-1104
* Housing development consulting and housing management for low-income families and the elderly.
Section 8 Applications
P.O. Box 17985-0965
Foy Station
Los Angeles, CA 90017
U.S. Department of Housing/Urban Development
611 W. 6th Street, 10th Floor #800
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 252-2500
* Subsidized housing program. Obtain a list of rentals (section 8).
Section 8 Housing
When you need affordable housing, Section 8 is a federally funded housing assistance voucher that can help.
Pico Rivera Housing Authority
Section 8
6615 Passons
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
(562) 801-4347
HACLA Housing Authorities of the City of Los Angeles
Serves Baldwin Park, El Monte, Monrovia, Santa Monica, South Gate, Torrance, Burbank, Compton, Culver City, Glendale, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Norwalk, Pasadena, Pomona, Redondo Beach
HACLA EAST OFFICE
2600 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90057
M-F 8:00am-4:00pm
(213) 252-2514
HACLA WEST OFFICE
(213) 252-2573
HACLA VALLEY OFFICE IN VAN NUYS
(818) 756-1194
HACLA VALLEY OFFICE SOUTH
(310) 225-6655
Meals and Groceries
When you’re struggling to fill pantries and stomachs, these patient resources are here to help you get the nutrition you need.
All People Christian Center
822 E. 20th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90011
(213) 747-6357
** Offers bag of groceries Friday 9:30am– 1:00 pm. Once a month.
Catholic Charities/Administration Offices Social Services & Homeless Programs
1531 James M. Wood Blvd.
P.O. Box 15095
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 251-3400
** Offers emergency vouchers for food, temporary housing, cold weather energy, transportation, and employment. M-F 8:30am-5:00pm.
Catholic Charities Brownson House Center
1307 Warren Street
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 251-3512
** Offers emergency food and welfare to work.
** Serves: Boyle Heights and East L.A.
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 482-2040
** Offers emergency food. Fridays 8am-12pm. First come first serve. Requires ID, proof of income, and residents of ZIP code 90026 only.
Centro Maravilla Service Center
4716 Cesar Chavez Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 260-2805
** Offers USDA commodities, clothing, holiday baskets, job referrals, and mailbox service.
Faith In Christ Ministries
4527 S. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(323) 291-9636
** Hot meal program breakfast on Sat. 8:30am. Dinner Wed. 6:30-8:30pm.
** Groceries for low-income single-mother families and seniors. By appt. only 10am-2pm.
Resurrection Church
3324 E. Opal Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023
(323) 268-1141
** Offers bread, fruit, and vegetables. M-F 10am-11am. Bring your own bag.
St. Vincent De Paul Society
210 North Avenue, #21
Los Angeles, CA 90031
(323) 224-6287
** Offers food, clothing, furniture, shelter, and housing.
Meal Delivery
People who cannot cook for themselves can arrange for meal deliveries from these services.
City of Downey
(562) 904-7223
Direct (562) 622-5636
City of Los Angeles/Watts
(323) 346-7356
City of San Gabriel
(626) 960-2995 ex 106
HDM program: Seniors need to qualify and a social worker will visit
(Only in Glendora, Covina, West Covina Duarte, and Arcadia)
Cities of Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, and Pico Rivera
(562) 698-2750
Huntington Park City Foundation
(562) 806-5400 ex 241
Servicing Huntington Park, Maywood, Norwalk, Santa Fe Springs, Paramount, Lynwood, Cudahy, Downey, Commerce, South Gate, Whittier, Bellflower, Bell, Artesia, and Cerritos
Office Hours 8am-4:30pm
Donation $2.50
City of Bell Gardens
(562) 806-5400
www.hsala.org
Delivers M-F to seniors in: Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Downey
Donation $2.00