For questions, contact Senior Information & Assistance at 707-468-5132 (or 1-800-510-2020 within Lake and Mendocino Counties) or email us at IASpecialist@ccmc1.org.
	Home > Table of Contents > Caregiving Care Management These programs develop plans for coordinated care of individuals who, because of age, illness, disability, or other difficulties, are unable to arrange for services on their own behalf. Services include assessment of needs, coordination of needed services, and monitoring/follow-up of services to determine their effectiveness. Community Care Management Corp. 301 S. State St., Ukiah 468-9347 Multi-program, private non-profit agency that helps people in Lake, Mendocino, and Sonoma counties to live independently at home. See www.communitycare707.com. Programs include: · Community Care HIV/AIDS Program (CCHAP) 8050 Lake St., #A, Lower Lake 995-1606 301 S. State St., Ukiah 462-3041 Care management and support services for persons in Lake and Mendocino Counties who have been diagnosed with HIV or AIDS. Lower Lake Drop-in Center provides counseling, social activities, informational meetings, support groups, and literature to persons living with HIV and AIDS, their family, friends, and caregivers. · Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) 8050 Lake St., #B, Lower Lake 995-7010 205 S. Main St., Fort Bragg 964-4027 301 S. State St., Ukiah 468-9347 Spanish language line 468-9340 Care management services to assist persons age 65+ to remain safely at home. Clients must be Medi-Cal eligible without a share of cost, and at risk for institutionalization. Mendocino County AIDS, Viral, Hepatitis Network (MCAVHN) 148 Clara St., PO Box 1350, Ukiah 462-1932 Case management, practical assistance, emotional support, drop-in center, referral and information, food vouchers, transportation, rent and utilities assistance. HIV/HCV counseling and testing, syringe exchange, HCV support groups, and client socials. For any person affected by, living with, or at risk for HIV/HCV in Mendocino County. CUSOC case management for those with co-occurring disorders (mental health/substance abuse). See www.mcavhn.org. Caregiver Respite & Support Provides supervision and care of clients while the usual caregiver receives a break. Also see health section “Disability or Condition Specific Supports: Cognitive & Memory Loss” for other programs that may be of help to those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or a similar condition. Redwood Caregiver Resource Center 1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B, Santa Rosa 800-834-1636 or 542-0282 Provides services, including possible respite, to assist caregivers of older, frail individuals, or to assist older caregivers of people of any age who have disabilities. Also provides counseling and support for family caregivers of adults with adult onset cognitive impairments (traumatic brain injury, stroke, early onset dementia) through education, research, services, and advocacy. Helpful fact sheets and links at website: www.redwoodcrc.org. Redwood Coast Medical Services ~ Shamli Volunteer Hospice/Respite Program PO Box 1100, Gualala 884-4005 or 412-6018 Provides symptom and supplemental management and respite at no cost to families dealing with life threatening or chronic illness. See www.rcms-healthcare.org. Home Health Home visits by medical professionals (such as registered nurses, physical/occupational/speech therapists), home health aides, and social workers for those unable to leave home to receive these services. Prescribed by a doctor and paid by medical insurance subject to policy limitations. Adventist Health Clear Lake Home Care Services ~ Lake County 9245 Hwy 53, PO Box 532, Lower Lake 994-0737 See www.adventisthealth.org/home-care-services/. Adventist Health Home Care & Phoenix Hospice 100 San Hedrin Cir., Willits 800-606-9596 or 459-1818 See www.adventisthealth.org/homecare/pages/locations/mendocino.aspx. Mendocino Coast Home Health 700 River Dr., Fort Bragg 961-4651 See www.mcdh.org/home-health/ Sutter Care at Home 889 11th St., Lakeport 800-675-5595 or 263-7400 See www.sutterhealth.org/scah In-Home Services In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Provides services to low income disabled individuals and older adults who need assistance to remain safely in their own homes. Services may include assistance with meal preparation, laundry, shopping, transportation, bathing, dressing, and personal care. Eligibility: Medi-Cal eligible and assessed to have the physical and/or mental functional limitations to be at risk for placement outside of the home. Lake County 16170 Main St., Unit D, PO Box 9000, Lower Lake 888-221-2204 or 995-4680 Mendocino County 764 S. Franklin St., PO Box 1306, Fort Bragg 877-327-1677 or 962-1000 747 S. State St., PO Box 839, Ukiah 877-327-1799 or 463-7900 472 E. Valley St., Willits 800-771-2453 or 456-3740 Private Pay Caregiver Agencies California Department of Social Services Home Care Services Bureau (HCSB) & Home Care Aide Registry 744 P St. MS 9-14-90 Sacramento 877-424-5778  Promotes consumer protection for elderly and disabled individuals who hire private aides to come into their homes and provide assistance with activities of daily living. Provides licensing of Home Care Organizations and maintains the Home Care Aide Registry of aides who have been background checked. For more information and to link to the registry, see www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/Community-Care/Home-Care-Services. ~ The following Home Care Organizations offer services that may include homemaking chores, personal care, transportation and shopping, protective supervision, social reassurance, and end-of-life care. To learn more about hiring home care providers, see the Family Caregiver Alliance fact sheet at www.caregiver.org/hiring-home-help. Andersson Care 32924 Odom Ln., Fort Bragg 964-4040 Service area: Coastal area from The Sea Ranch to Westport. See www.anderssoncare.com. Home With Us, LLC 923 19th St., Lakeport 349-0971 202 W. Perkins St., Ste. B, Ukiah Service area: Lake and Mendocino Counties. See www.homewithus.com. Pacific Medical Resources (PMR) 1102 S. Main St., Ste. 3A, Fort Bragg 877-964-2001 or 964-2000 160 E. Gobbi St., Ukiah 671-7765 Offers both caregiving and nursing services. Service area: Lake and Mendocino Counties. See www.pacificmedicalresources.com. · Lake Caregivers/Mendocino Caregivers Caregiving services. · Mendocino Nursing Services Services by Registered Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses including but not limited to physician ordered injections and medications, respiratory and wound care, and pain control management. Sequoia Senior Solutions, Inc. 1372 N. McDowell Blvd., Ste. S, Petaluma Toll-free: 888-469-5694 390 N. Main St., Lakeport Lake County 262-1477 Mendocino County 462-3227 (Now also offering door-through-door transportation for wheelchair users -- rates based upon van originating from Petaluma). Service area: Lake and Mendocino Counties. See www.SequoiaSeniorSolutions.com. United Medical Resources 1367 S. Dora St., Ukiah 468-7824 Service area: Lake and Mendocino Counties. See www.UnitedMedicalResources.pro. Volunteer Assistance Anderson Valley Village PO Box 576, Boonville 684-9829 A membership organization that serves residents of Anderson Valley age 50+ wishing to age in place. Coordinates volunteer participants to respond to the needs of members, and also maintains a list of providers and services for hire that have been recommended by members and friends of AVV. See www.andersonvalleyvillage.com. Community Resources Connection (CRC) PO Box 336, Gualala 800-395-8984 or 884-4562 For residents of the coastal area between Elk and Timber Cove, including Annapolis, caring volunteers attempt to link ambulatory passengers needing transportation to rides. Also provides referrals to other types of support by community services and providers (such as professionals, tradespeople, and volunteers). A program of RCMS (Redwood Coast Medical Services). See www.crconnection.org. Konocti Senior Support, Inc. Friendly Visitors 14310 Memory Ln., PO Box 6668, Clearlake 995-1417 Home visits by trained volunteers who offer friendship, understanding, and companionship. Eligibility: Lake County resident age 55+ and homebound, isolated, lonely, or needing comfort and support. See www.konoctiseniorsupport.com/.