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SF DPH Mobile Vaccine Unit 628-652-2700, mobilevac@sfdph.org 

Adult Day Health Centers (ADHC)/Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS)

ADHC are licensed by CDPH as health facilities.  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/CalHealthFind/Pages/Home.aspx

ADHC then become certified by CDA as CBAS to serve Medi-Cal beneficiaries. https://www.aging.ca.gov/Providers_and_Partners/Community-Based_Adult_Services/CBAS_Providers/

All ADHC/CBAS are required to provide the following, based on individual participant’s needs: skilled nursing care; personal care; physical, occupational, speech therapy; mental health services; therapeutic activities; medical social work; hot meals and nutritional counseling; transportation to and from participant's residence.

https://www.aging.ca.gov/Providers_and_Partners/Community-Based_Adult_Services/Program_Narrative_and_Fact_Sheets/

ADHC CBAS virtual tour at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxJclfMON3U

Bayview Hunters Point ADHChttps://www.bhpmss.org/adult-day-health-center 1250 LaSalle Ave., SF 94124, 415-826-4774

Circle of Friends ADHC, 1550 Steiner St., SF 94115, 415-614-2233

Golden State ADHC, http://www.goldenstatecbas.com/ 738 La Playa St., SF 94121, 415-387-2750

L’Chaim ADHC, https://www.jfcs.org/find-help/emigres/lchaim-health-center/ 2534 Judah St., SF 94122, 415-449-2925

Self-Help for the Elderly, https://www.selfhelpelderly.org/our-services/health-and-home-care/senior-care/adult-day-services 408 22nd Ave., SF 94121, 415-677-7556
SteppingStone ADHC – Golden Gate, https://www.steppingstonehealth.org/ 350 Golden Gate Ave., SF 94102, 415-359-9210

SteppingStone ADHC – Mabini, https://www.steppingstonehealth.org/ 55 Mabini St., SF 94107, 415-882-7301

SteppingStone ADHC – Mission Creek, https://www.steppingstonehealth.org/ 930 Fourth St., SF 94158, 415-974-6784

SteppingStone ADHC – Presentation, https://www.steppingstonehealth.org/ 301 Ellis St., SF 94102, 415-923-0245 (closed)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides comprehensive medical/social service delivery system. To be eligible, person must be age 55+, reside in a PACE service area, be determined eligible at nursing home level of care by Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), and be able to live safely in their home or community at the time of enrollment. https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ltc/Pages/programofall-inclusivecarefortheelderly.aspx

Medicare & Medi-Cal reimburse PACE providers directly for care. If enrolled in Medicare + Medi-Cal, pay nothing or pay Medi-Cal “share of cost” to PACE provider. PACE providers accept private pay.

On Lok PACE virtual tour https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGm2jqoayIFCsZxXdKihz8FpFcOwdL2L

​How OnLok PACE helps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPdmOKl0qYM

NEMS PACE 415-352-5050 or 800-508-4578 https://nemspace.org/   

728 Pacific Ave., 2nd Floor, SF 94133

 

On Lok PACE 888-886-6565 or 1-855-973-1110 https://www.onlok.org/pace/

On Lok PACE – Gee Center, 1333 Bush St., SF 94109 

On Lok PACE – Powell Center, 1441 Powell St., SF 94133

On Lok PACE – 30th Street Center, 225 30th St., 2nd Flr, SF 94110

On Lok PACE – IOA, 3575 Geary Blvd., SF 94118

On Lok Excelsior Day Center, 4430 Mission St., SF 94112 https://www.onlok.org/pace/locations/on-lok-excelsior-care-center/

Rafiki Coalition for Health & Wellness, 601 Cesar Chavez St. @ 3rd St. & Pier 80, 94124, 415-615-9945. https://rafikicoalition.org/services/

SF Health Network https://sf.gov/resource/2022/sf-health-network-clinics

Dental

https://www.sfds.org/dental-health/reduced-fee-dental

City Impact, 140 Turk St., 94102, 415-292-1770. Hospitality Dental Services

https://sfcityimpact.com/programs

Dental LifeLine https://dentallifeline.org/California/ free dental care to applicants who lack adequate income to pay for dental care and one of following: • Have a permanent disability or
• Are elderly: age 65+ or • Qualify as medically fragile. Coordinator tel. 530-241-4222.

Medi-Cal Dental https://dental.dhcs.ca.gov/

UCSF Dental Center, 707 Parnassus Ave., 415-476-1891 https://www.ucsfdentalcenter.org/

UoP Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 155 Fifth St., 2nd & 3rd Flr Group Practices, 94103. 
415-929-6501 https://dental.pacific.edu/dental/dental-services/san-francisco-main-clinic

Read This Before Your Next Trip to the Dentist - Consumer Reports (8/09/2022)

Adults | MouthHealthy - Oral Health Information from the ADA

Project Homeless Connect Core Senses https://www.projecthomelessconnect.org/programs/coresenses/

Hearing

Hearing Industries Association (HIA) Financial Assistance Guide for hearing aids https://betterhearing.org/hearing-aids/the-price-of-hearing-aids/

Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Financial Assistance https://www.hearingloss.org/hearing-help/financial-assistance/

Best Hearing Aid Buying Guide - Consumer Reports (4/24/2023)

https://www.npr.org/2023/08/16/1194185000/protect-your-hearing-and-ears

Help America Hear provides new hearing aids for people with low income; program of last resort

https://helpamericahear.org/help-america-hear-program

Age-Related Hearing Loss (Presbycusis): What to Know & What to Do (betterhealthwhileaging.net)

https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/safe-earwax-removal.html

Vision

EyeCare America: apply for no-cost eye exam https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america

  • Seniors Program connects eligible seniors age 65+ with local volunteer ophthalmologists who provide a medical eye exam often at no out-of-pocket cost, and up to one year of follow-up care for any condition diagnosed during the initial exam, for the physician services. Eligibility: U.S. citizen or legal resident; age 65+; not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA; not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years

  • Glaucoma Program provides a glaucoma eye exam at no cost to those who are eligible and uninsured. Those who are eligible and insured are billed and are responsible for any co-payments. (This is an awareness program to provide a baseline glaucoma eye exam to those who may not be aware they are at increased risk). Eligibility: U.S. citizen or legal resident; not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA; not had an eye exam in 12 months or more; at increased risk for glaucoma, determined by your age, race and family history.

 

Medi-Cal Vision https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/pharmacy/Pages/Vision.aspx

Free or low-cost eye exams https://new-eyes.org/source-of-free-eye-exams

 

New Eyes https://new-eyes.org/application purchases new prescription eyeglasses for low-income individuals in the U.S. through an e-voucher program.  Eligibility: Be in financial need - reside in a household with net monthly income below 250% of FPL; Have had a recent eye exam (within in last 24 months) with a pupillary distance measurement (or click here to learn how to measure pupillary distance). If you have a prescription older than 24 months, you may be able to renew your prescription available through our online application.

OneSight https://onesight.org/faqs 501(c)(3) non-profit agencies can apply on behalf of individuals in need of glasses by issuing a referral letter (on agency letterhead and include Tax ID# for nonprofit) verifying visual and financial need. Applicant takes referral letter + valid prescription to participating Luxottica Retail Location (LensCraftersTarget Optical or Pearle Vision corporate store) to receive a pair of glasses at no charge. If applicant patient does not already have a valid prescription (< 2 years old), applicant can ask if the onsite doctor at the optical retailer is able to donate an eye exam or they can reach out to Prevent Blindness for assistance.

Pacific Vision Foundation Charity Care https://pacificvisionfoundation.org/for-patients/ through Lion’s Eye Foundation Clinic http://www.lionseyeca-nv.org/ Eligible patients must meet income requirements, have no insurance, and be referred by a physician. 711 Van Ness, Ste 250, SF 94102. 415-600-3950

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