The Navigator for Seniors works with Nevada County residents to connect them with services for stated needs and also to see if there are any additional needs. The Senior Navigator assists with navigating programs and processes so people get connected to resources. Call 211 or 833-342-5211 for a referral to the Senios Navigator who will contact you to assist.

Nevada County Now offers paratransit and senior on-demand dial-a-rides. Find service details, including fares, at https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2262/Nevada-County-Now-Paratransit-Services or by calling Nevada County Now at 530-271-7433 or toll-free 855-314-7433. There is no Sunday service.
 
Map of Nevada County paratransit service area
Includes Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, and other local areas.
https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17160/Paratransit-Service-Area-PDF?bidId=
People who live up to 3/4 of a mile outside the "ADA Service Area" may be eligible for services as follows: 
Beyond ADA (Supplemental) Service: Nevada County, via Nevada County Now, provides supplemental paratransit service up to 3/4 of a mile beyond the mandated 3/4 mile ADA service area boundary. This service is provided on a limited basis depending on operational capacity. Individuals requesting Beyond ADA service area trips must be ADA certified. Please note tha… [read more]

Route maps and bus schedules are available in the Nevada County Connects Rider’s Guide, at www.nevadacountyconnects.com or call the office 530-477-0103 x 0 for travel planning information. 

See below for info about evacuating with animals in event of disaster.
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Google Transit Trip Planner - Information for the western Nevada County public transit system is available in the Google Maps app for trip planning in our community. To access this tool with a mobile device, visit Google Maps and select the public transit option or use it on the Nevada County Connects Trip Planner web page.
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The Nevada County Connects public buses provide fixed route transit services. Paratransit and senior dial-a-ride transportation services are available through Nevada County Now (formerly Gold Country Lift) https://www.nevadacounty… [read more]

Offers activities and classes that may include Needlework Circle, Bridge, Bingo, Nutritional and Educational Workshops, Line Dance, Tai Chi, and Gentle Yoga. See current listings on website: https://www.goldcountryservices.org/activities-classes/

Gold Country Senior Services is working to fully open a Senior Center in Grass Valley by sometime in 2024. Parts of the center may be able to open in mid-late 2023. Here's the web page with info: https://www.goldcountryservices.org/senior-center/ 

This resource is eligible for electronic referral.

The Senior Firewood Program provides qualified seniors a limited amount of pine/fir to supplement their other home heating sources when wood is available. Also accepts donations of wood as able.

PLEASE NOTE: Anyone wanting to apply to receive wood or donate wood should call to learn the current status of the program. Wood supplies generally run out each season and there are not always enough volunteers to accept wood donations. Call 530-615-4541 to learn when applications open and whether donations are currently being accepted.

At times when the Senior Firewood Program is out of wood, Project Go may be able to help both Nevada & Placer County residents if they are income eligible for LIHEAP (they do not need to be seniors, just income qualified). Call 916-782-3443.

Seniors may qualify for the Senior Firewood Program if they meet the following criteria:

• A Nevada County resident living in the Greater Grass Valley area
• 60 years of a…

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The Senior Outreach Nurse program provides health services to county residents 60 years and older. Offers comprehensive health and safety assessments, health screenings, fall prevention education, medication education/management resources, and continued in-home follow-up. In-home assessments review a client's medical, social, and environmental needs and offer health education consistent with client's needs. Will discuss referrals that are appropriate for clients, and help link them to other community resources and services. Provides follow-up visits and telephone calls as needed.

Offers outreach such as community based blood pressure clinics, flu shots in conjunction with Public Health, and participate in local health/wellness programs. Flu shots can be given to seniors in their homes. Call 530-265-1470 to arrange.

Senior Outreach Nurse does NOT do in-home COVID-19 TESTING. People who need in-home testing will need to get a home test kit.

For in-home COVID-19 VACCINES, con… [read more]

This resource is eligible for electronic referral. The FREED Telephone Reassurance program is for anyone feeling lonely or isolated in Nevada County. A phone bank of volunteers makes phone calls Monday - Friday to check-in, chat, and socialize. Individuals who would like to receive telephone calls can choose to receive calls from one day a week up to 5 days a week. https://freed.org/services/independent-living/phone-reassurance/
 
The FREED Friendly Visitor program is not conducting in-person visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, volunteers are still being matched one-on-one for individuals who prefer to have a friendly phone visit from the same volunteer on a regular basis. https://freed.org/services/independent-living/friendly-visitor-program/
 
Due to factors such as a lack of transportation or community inaccessibility, many seniors and people with disabilities go through prolonged periods of social isolation and loneliness. People who have disabilitie… [read more]

Info about bus fares and passes for Nevada County Connects, the public bus system in Western Nevada County is at https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/2259/Fares-and-Passes

Discounted bus fare cards are available for qualified seniors, people with disabilities, and youth passengers. Children 5 years and younger ride free. The forms of identification listed below are required in order to be eligible for discounted fares. All applicants must have and show a valid photo ID.

Seniors

• Senior (65+)
  • A valid state Driver's License or picture/age ID card
  • A valid Medicare card (not Medi-Cal)
• Senior (80+) - Golden Ticket is a Lifetime Pass to the Nevada County Connects bus system (formerly Gold Country Stage) for seniors aged 80 and over. It provides the pass holder with unlimited free rides on all Nevada County Connects routes for the lifetime of the pass holder. Eligibility is open to all Nevada County seniors with proof of age (valid California ID card or Driver’s License)…

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Meals for Seniors 60+ provides qualified home-bound seniors over the age of 60 in North San Juan / San Juan Ridge with nutritious lunches. Call Sue Bauer at 530-292-9525 for pick up times and information.

Specializes in assisting older adults and their families with move and transition needs, as well as information on more effective methods to age in place. If a move is needed, they assist with finding the right retirement community to suit needs and budget and provide assistance with every aspect of the move.

Offers a free initial in-home consultation to discuss needs so a customized plan for a smooth transition can be developed.