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A Directory for Older Adults
Information to help improve your quality of life and plan for the future
Napa 2026
Dear Readers,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 edition of Born to Age for Napa County. I am proud to be your publisher and to serve this county, which is a great place to live, work, raise a family, and retire.
While the Born to Age office is based in San Mateo County, we consider ourselves just a stone’s throw away from Napa County and the neighboring communities. It is an honor to provide you with news, content, and resources for the aging Boomers and those who care for them.
Here at Born to Age, our goal is to make resources known and more accessible to seniors, their family members, and those in the elder care industry. This year, we are proud to have a wide variety of directory listings, display advertisements, and informative articles to aid you and your loved ones through the process of aging.
I look forward to hearing your feedback and working with you in the future.
Sincerely,
Annamarie Buonocore Publisher Born to Age
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ACTIVITIES
Alliance Francaise afnapa.com 707-252-2673
Alliance on Aging
3448 Villa La. Napa, CA napavalleyallianceonaging.com 707-226-7127
A network alliance advocating for and promoting the development, coordination and implementation of older adult services in the Napa Valley. Meets at noon on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, at the Queen of the Valley Outreach Conference Room. Brown Bag Lunch. $10.00 annual membership dues.
American Canyon Family Resource Center
3423 Broadway, Ste. D-1 American Canyon, CA 94503 707-980-7024 info@americancanyonfrc.org
American Canyon Senior Center
2185 Elliott Dr. American Canyon, CA 707-647-5350
Fitness classes, Stitchers Social club, Pinochle and more! Senior Nutrition Program MondayFriday 11:30am-12:30pm $4.00 suggested donation.
American Needlepoint Guild
707-738-1463
napaneedlepoint@gmail.com
Contact Janet Perry for locations and times
Ballroom Dancing
707-927-5050
Elks Club Tuesday nights, 7:30pm Alternating bands
Ballroom Dancing in Yountville
707-944-4900
1st and 3rd Sunday of the month
- 1:30-3:30pm Yountville Veterans Home - Contact Grant Hall
Beekeepers of Napa Valley
3331 Solano Ave. napabeekeepers. wordpress.com 707-227-2489
3rd Monday, 3:30pm Round Table Pizza
California Native Plant Society napavalleycnps.org mail@napavalleycnps.org Napa Valley Chapter
Calistoga Community Center 1307 Washington St. Calistoga, CA 707-942-2838
Lengthen and Strengthen Class Tuesdays / Thursdays 10:30am-12:30pm - $5.00 per class.
Cribbage Club
3275 Browns Valley Rd. 707-224-2345
Tuesdays, 6:15pm Napa Moose Lodge and 1:00-3:00pm every Thursday at the Napa Senior Center
Democrats of Napa Valley napavalleydems.org
Meets 3rd Monday of each month. Check website for meeting locations.
Ivy Rebekah Lodge
1800 Atrium Pkwy. Napa, CA 707-259-1908
Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 2p.m. The Meadows
Latinos Unidos
707-332-7119
Contact Hector Olivera
LGBTQ Connections
780 Lincoln Ave. Napa, CA 94558
lgbtqconnection.org 707-251-9432
ian@lgbtqconnection.org
Every first Tuesday of the month, LGBTQ Connection hosts the Napa LGBT Seniors Discussion Group, from 10:15am-Noon at the group’s usual location (Queen of
The Valley Community Outreach, 3448 Villa Lane, Suite 102). There is plenty of parking and nearby bus transportation. There are no strict age qualifications, so for those that consider themself a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender older adult, please come.
Library Grandparent
Volunteers
707-253-4079
Contact: Althea Kent
Mah Jong
707-255-5638
Master Gardeners
ucanr.edu
707-253-4221
Visit website for class info
Meditation
1249 Coombs (off Pearl St.) Napa, CA nvcsl.org
707-252-4847
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Napa Valley Center for Spiritual Living
Napa Bocce Association
Napa Senior Center
1500 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
707-224-8593
Contact: Jim Holland for days / times.
Napa Boots and Belles
707-252-3161
Square Dance Club Wednesdays
7:00-9:00pm.
Napa Commission on Aging
1195 Third Street Napa, CA countyofnapa.org/1000/ Commission-on-Aging
707-337-0878
Meets 4th Monday, 2:00-4:00pm. Board of Supervisors Chambers. No meetings in May or December. To confirm meeting date, time and place call Heather Stanton
Napa County Historical Society
napahistory.org
707-224-1739
Napa Orchid Society
707-254-0467
info@nv-os.org
Meets 2nd Friday of every month
7:00pm, Napa Senior Center
Napa Senior Activity Center
1500 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 cityofnapa.org 707-255-1800
Napa Valley Adult Education
1600 Lincoln Ave. Napa, CA adulted.nvusd.org 707-253-3594
Napa Valley Ballroom Dancers
Napa Senior Center
1500 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
707-255-5890
2nd Saturday of each month
Contact: Bob Peterson
Napa Valley Bonsai Club
Napa Senior Center
1500 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
707-945-0908
1st Saturday of the month
Napa Valley Bridge Club
Napa Senior Center
1500 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
707-255-7813
Contact: Anastasia Loban
Napa Valley College Trips and Tours
707-967-2900 then press 2
Napa Valley Genealogical and Biographical Society
707-252-2252
Napa Valley Harmonizers
2303 Trower Ave. Napa, CA 94558
napavalleyharmonizers.com
707-261-0989
Tuesdays, 7:00pm.
Napa Valley Baptist Church.
Napa Valley Needlers Napa Senior Center
1500 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
707-255-7612
Every 2nd Thursday, 11:00am.
Napa Valley Quilters Napa Senior Center
1500 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
707-257-1058
Every 2nd Saturday, 10:00am.
Napa Valley Women’s Club
218 Franklin St., Napa, CA 94559
707-224-3924
Every 4th Tuesday, 6:00pm.
Napa Vintage Republican Women Federated
707-257-6204
4th Thursday, 5:00pm Social, 6:00pm Dinner. Call for location
Napa-Solano Audubon Society
707-224-6133
Old Goats Men’s Group
707-226-2327
R.E.P.A.
707-255-7871
President: Tom Marek - call for meeting dates / times. Meets once per quarter on the last Friday.
Rianda House Senior Activity Center
1475 Main St. St. Helena, CA 94574 riandahouse.org
707-963-8555
info@riandahouse.org
We are a senior center without walls! Classes and resources are offered
virtually, and on-site, outdoors, and via drive-thru events in St. Helena and Calistoga. Classes include wellness, current events, art, lectures, exercise, drama, support groups and more! Classes are free thas to donations and grants!
Sew and Chat
707-226-8230
Sing Napa Valley
singnapavalley.org
707-255-4662
info@singnapavalley.org
Sing Napa Valley is the auditioned, intergenerational community chorus. Ages range from teens to senior citizens. Members are accepted by audition and attend weekly rehearsals during the performance season.
Sons in Retirement #149
2840 Soscol Ave. Napa, CA 94558
707-224-1636
Meets 1st Tuesday, 11:00am Lunch at the Napa Elks Lodge
Sons of Italy
937 Coombs St. Napa, CA 94559
osdia.org/lodge/napa
707-224-5432
napasonsofitaly@gmail.com
Temporarily at the Native Sons Hall 4th Monday, 6:00pm. Call to confirm dates / locations
TOPS Chapter
1542 4433 Solano Ave. Napa, CA 94558
707-253-8363
mdrake9223@sbcglobal.net
8:25-9:30 am every Thursday. Meets in Club House - La Siesta Village
Town of Yountville, Parks and Recreation
6516 Washington St. Yountville, CA 94599
townofyountville.com
707-944-8712
Veterans Homes of California
Barstow: 760-252-6200
Chula Vista: 619-482-6010
Fresno: 559-493-4400
Lancaster: 661-974-7035
Redding: 530-224-3363
Ventura: 805-659-7500
Yountville: 707-944-4600
Widowed Senior Social Club - WSSC
707-254-0467
2nd Friday of each month, noon potluck at Elks Lodge. Every Tuesday at 8:00am breakfast at Black Bear Diner. Contact: Karen Whitecotton for more information.
Wine Country Needlepoint Guild Napa Senior Center
1500 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
707-479-8875
Meets 4th Saturday of each month.
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES FOR HEALTH
CARE
California Medical Association
800-882-1262
Call to order a kit.
Napa Long Term Care Ombudsman
1443 Main St., Ste. 125-D Napa, CA 94559 napaombudsman.org
707-255-4236
For residents in nursing homes and assisted living.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Christian Church Homes: Main Office
303 Hegenberger Rd, Ste. 201 Oakland, CA 94621-1419
cchnc.org
510-632-6712
Established in 1961, Christian Church Homes is a non-profit organization that has been building and managing affordable housing communities where seniors can live
and thrive in the comfort of their own home.
Christian Church Homes: Jefferson Street Senior Housing
3400 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558
707-258-8875
City of Napa Housing Authority
1115 Seminary St. Napa, CA 94559 cityofnapa.org
707-257-9543
The Housing Division operates a variety of affordable housing programs in the City of Napa including first time homebuyer and rehab loan programs. The City’s Housing Division also staffs the Housing Authority of the City of Napa (HACN). HACN provides Section 8 rental assistance countywide.
Laurel Manor
3201 Laurel St. Napa, CA 94558 cityofnapa.org
707-257-9543
The Housing Authority owns this 50 unit senior housing complex. The apartments house low income seniors.
Napa Creek Manor
1300 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
707-257-1878
Napa Valley Community Housing (2 Locations)
Napa Park Homes
790 Lincoln Ave. Napa, CA 94558
(707) 253-6140
Napa Park homes consists of 140 rental units, 116 of which are designated for persons eligible for Section 8 housing.
The Reserve at Napa Senior Apartments
710 Trancas St. Napa, CA 94558
707-252-4070
Rohlffs Manor
2400 Fair Dr. Napa, CA 94558 rohlffsmanor.com
707-255-9555
Silverado Orchards Retirement Community
601 Pope St. St. Helena, CA 94574 silveradoorchards.com
707-963-3688 / 800-339-1229
Vintage at Napa
2360 Redwood Rd. Napa, CA 94558
vintageatnapaapts.com 707-2244550
55+ (Income restrictions apply)
Woodbridge Village
727 Hunt Ave. St. Helena, CA 94574
707-963-3231
HUD Housing
AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging
275 Beck Ave. Fairfield, CA 94533 Information and Assistance Support Calls:
Napa Residents: 707-253-4248
Solano Residents: 707-297-3782
CARE MANAGEMENT / PLANNING
CARE Network at Queen of the Valley Medical Center
3448 Villa La., Ste. 102 Napa, CA 94558
707-251-2000
Located at Queen of the Valley Medical Center. Provides complex care, transitional care and brief care management addressing both
medical and psychosocial needs of the client. All services are free of charge to Napa County residents.
Choice in Aging choiceinaging.org
707-708-0571
Collabria Care
414 S Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 collabriacare.org
707-258-9080
Care management, related to serious illness or chronic conditions, provided through the Day Program, Palliative and Hospice services. Consult with a social worker to identify the program most appropriate for your situation.
Mentis - Healthy Minds, Healthy Aging
709 Franklin St. Napa, CA 94559 mentisnapa.org
707-255-0966
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282, Ext 100
Senior Helpers North Bay 1100 Trancas St., #105 Napa, CA 94558 seniorhelpers.com/ca/napa 231 D St. Ste. B Davis, CA 95616 seniorhelpers.com/ca/solano-yolo 707-251-1540 or 707-200-6665 bnations@seniorhelpers.com
Share The Care
162 S. Coombs St. Napa, CA 94559 sharethecarenv.org
707-492-3198
info@sharethecarenv.org
CERTIFIED SENIOR ADVISOR
Hearts That Matter, Inc. Kim Geis Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®
68 Coombs St., Ste A-9 Napa, CA 94559 heartsthatmatter.com
707-738-0413
KGeis@heartsthatmatter.com
CONGREGATE MEALS
American Canyon Senior Center
2185 Elliott Dr. American Canyon, CA 94503
707-647-5338
Monday-Friday 11:30am-12:30pm. Suggested donation is $4.00, but not necessary - no one is turned away
Napa Senior Center
1500 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
707-255-1800
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30am-noon. Drive-thru meal pick-up for seniors, 60 and older. This is giving the seniors an opportunity to get out of the house and still remain safe and receive a meal. Suggested donation is $4.00 but not necessary - no one is turned away. Questions, please call Meals on Wheels at 707-253-6100, Ext. 111
CONSERVATORS / TRUSTEE
Napa County Public Guardian
707-253-4049
CONSUMER ADVOCACY SERVICES
Better Business Bureau
501-238-1000
Born To Age PO Box 59 Cotati, CA 94931
707-652-9966
info@borntoage.com
California Department of Consumer Affairs
800-952-5210
HICAP
800-434-0222
Medicare & Long Term Care Insurance Counseling
Napa County Consumer Affairs
707-253-4059
Share the Care
162 S. Coombs St. Napa, CA 94559
sharethecarenv.org 707-492-3198
info@sharethecarenv.org
COUNSELING SERVICES
Comprehensive Services for Older Adults
650 Imperial Way Napa, CA 94559
707-253-3818 or toll-free: 1-800-498-9455
Healthy Minds / Healthy Aging
707-251-2058
HICAP
1-800-434-0222
Mentis (Napa’s Center for Mental Health Services)
709 Franklin St. Napa, CA 94559 mentisnapa.org
707-255-0966
Sliding fee counseling. Also accepts Medicare.
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org
707-542-0282. Ext. 100
DRIVING COURSES & DRIVING CONCERNS
AARP Smart Driver Course / AARP Driver Safety
aarp.org/auto/driver-safety
888-687-2277
The nation’s largest classroom and online driver safety course designed especially for drivers 50 and older. Check website to find a location near you!
Napa Senior Center
1500 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 cityofnapa.org 707-255-1800
Rosemary Robles
Senior Driver Ombudsman, DMV 7677 Oakport St., Ste. 220 Oakland, CA 94621 501-563-8998 rosemary.robles@dmv.ca.gov
EDUCATION
Collabria Care
414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558 collabriacare.org/communityevents 707-258-9080
Caregiver trainings, memory screenings, community workshops
Literacy Center - Napa Library
580 Coombs St. Napa, CA 94559
countyofnapa.org/700/Literacy 707-253-4283
robin.rafael@countyofnapa.org
Contact Robin Rafael for more info.
Napa County Alliance for Senior Education 707-256-7645
ncaseclub@yahoo.com Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am Napa Valley College
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
The Napa County Office of Emergency Services (OES) 1195 Third Street, Ste. B-20 Napa, CA 94559 countyofnapa.org/353/ Emergency-Services 707-299-1892
Contact: Kevin Twohey kevin. twohey@countyofnapa.org
The Red Cross - California Northwest Chapter 5297 Aero Dr. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 redcross.org/get-help/how-toprepare-for-emergencies.html
ESTATE & FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES
D.A. Santos & Associates PO Box 6109 Napa, CA 94581 dasantosandassociates.com 877254-7276 or 707-254-7276 info@dasantosandassociates.com
FALL PREVENTION
Share the Care
162 S. Coombs St. Napa, CA 94559 sharethecarenv.org 707-492-3198
info@sharethecarenv.org
Volunteers will install grab bars on a sliding scale basis. Grab bars and other equipment can be donated or purchased. Some grab bars are available without charge for very low income people.
FOOD PANTRY
CANV - American Canyon Pantry - American Canyon Aquatic Center
100 Benton Way
American Canyon, CA 94503 2nd and 4th Tuesday 3:30-5:30pm.
CANV - Angwin Pantry
1 Angwin Ave., Angwin, CA 94508
1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday 6:009:00pm.
CANV - Calistoga Cares
Tubbs Building 1435 N. Oak St.
Calistoga, CA 94515
2nd and 4th Thursday 2:005:00pm.
CANV - Lake Berryessa Pantry
- Capell Valley Volunteer Fire Dept.
1082 Capell Valley Rd. Napa, CA 94558
3rd Wednesdays 11:00am-1:00pm.
CANV - Harvest Freewill
Baptist Church 240 Rio Del Mar
American Canyon, CA 94503 2nd and 4th Tuesday 3:30-6:00pm.
CANV - Napa Pantry - Napa Store House
1746 Yajome St. Napa, CA 94559
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00am-Noon and Thursdays Noon-2:00pm.
CANV - Pope Valley Pantry –Pope Valley Farm Center
5800 Chiles Pope Valley Rd. Pope Valley, CA 94567 1st Wednesday Noon-2:00pm.
CANV - St. Helena
Community Pantry
1777 Main St. St. Helena, CA 94574
Tuesday and Friday 2:30-4:00pm
HOME IMPROVEMENT / REPAIR
Calistoga Affordable Housing 1332 Lincoln Ave. Calistoga, CA 94515
707-942-5920
Rebuilding Calistoga is a volunteer program under the sponsorship of CAH that repairs the homes of elderly and disabled citizens who are either low-income and/ or physically challenged so they may live in warmth, safety, and independence. Limited to City of Calistoga.
Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership
707-252-6222
Funding available for low income repairs and appliances. Contact: Jim Tomlinson
HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE
North Coast Energy Services, Inc.
190 S. Orchard Ave., Ste. B-101 Vacaville, CA 95688 northcoastenergyservices.com 800-233-4480 or 707-495-4417
Provides energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. We serve Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.
HOME REPAIR LOANS
Housing Authority of Napa
707-257-9642
Contact: Sheral Brekke
HOME SHARING
Napa Valley Community Housing
150 Camino Dorado Napa, CA 94558 nvch.org
707-253-6140
HOUSING COUNSELING
Fair Housing Napa Valley 1804 Soscol Ave., Ste. 203 Napa, CA 94559 napafairhousing.org 707-224-9720
info@napafairhousing.org
INDEPENDENT LIVING
Rohlffs Manor 2400 Fair Dr. Napa, CA 94558 rohlffsmanor.com 707-255-9555
Silverado Orchards
Retirement Community 601 Pope St. St. Helena, CA 94574 silveradoorchards.com 707-963-3688 or 800-339-1229
INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
Collabria Care
414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 collabriacare.org/information-andassistance 707-253-4248
Contact: Tiffanie Walker A joint program of Collabria Care and Napa County providing information and resources to seniors.
Napa County Network for Aging and Independence 800-510-2020 or 707-253-4248
Share the Care
162 S. Coombs St. Napa, CA 94559 sharethecarenv.org 707-492-3198 info@sharethecarenv.org
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282, Ext. 100
INSURANCE COUNSELING
HICAP
800-434-0222
LEGAL SERVICES
Bay Area Legal Aid 575 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 210 Napa, CA 94558 legalaidnapa.org 707-259-0579
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CAHNR)
650 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA 94107 800-474-1116
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center 1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282, Ext. 100
LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE COUNSELING
HICAP
800-434-0222
LONG TERM CARE PLANNING / MEDI-CAL PLANNING
Comprehensive Services for Older Adults
650 Imperial Way Napa, CA 94559 countyofnapa.org 707-253-3818 or 800-498-9455
D.A. Santos & Associates P.O. Box 6109 Napa, CA 94581 dasantosandassociates.com 877-254-7276 or 707-254-7276 info@dasantosandassociates.com
MARKET DAYS
Community Action of Napa Valley - CANV canv.org
707-253-6128
Community partners host “Free Markets” offering a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables at different locations. The produce is free and open to everyone; there are no eligibility requirements; and firstcome, first served - Please bring a reusable bag. For locations and additional info go tocanv.org
REVERSE MORTGAGE
Finance of America Mortgage
Susan Richey
588 San Ramon Valley Blvd., #100 Danville, CA 94526 foamortgage. com/danville 707-688-9537
srichey@financeofamerica.com
SENIOR CENTERS
American Canyon Senior Center
2185 Elliott Dr. American Canyon, CA 707- 647-4567
Berryessa Senior Center 4380 Spanish Flat Loop Rd. Lake Berryessa, CA 94558 707-966-0206
Napa Senior Activity Center 1500 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 cityofnapa.org 707-255-1800
Rianda House Senior Activity Center 1475 Main St. St. Helena, CA 94574 riandahouse.org 707-963-8555 info@riandahouse.org
We are a senior center without walls! Classes and resources are offered virtually, and on-site, outdoors, and via drive-thru events in St. Helena and Calistoga. Classes include wellness, current events, art, lectures, exercise, drama, support groups and more! Classes are free thas to donations and grants!
SENIOR GOVERNMENT
Napa County Commission on Aging
1195 Third St. Napa, CA 94559 countyofnapa.org/1000/ Commission-on-Aging 707-253-3818
Meets every 4th Monday, 2:00-4:00pm. Napa County Administration Building, Supervisor’s Chambers, 3rd floor.
Senior Advisory Commission 707-255-1800 lbutton@cityofnapa.org
UTILITY & WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE
North Coast Energy Services, Inc.
190 S. Orchard Ave., Ste. B-101 Vacaville, CA 95688 northcoastenergyservies.com 707-495-4417
Provides energy conservation, consumer education & advocacy, home improvement, utility assistance, job training, and other services to people in need. We serve Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo counties.
HOW ADULT CHILDREN CAN BUILD A STRONG RETIREMENT SAFETY NET BEYOND MEDICARE
For adult children coordinating care for aging parents while balancing jobs, bills, and their own families, retirement financial security can feel like it rests on Social Security and Medicare. The core tension is simple: those programs help, but Social Security limitations can strain monthly budgets, and Medicare coverage gaps can leave major needs, especially longterm support, outside the safety net. When eldercare healthcare planning starts late, everyday caregiving challenges quickly turn into retirement readiness risks for both generations. Clearer expectations now create calmer, more confident decisions later.
Build a 6-Part Safety Net Beyond Government Benefits
Medicare and Social Security can be important anchors, but they weren’t designed to cover every care scenario, or every bill, your family may face. This mix-and-match safety net helps
By Camille Johnson, Staff Writer
you reduce “surprise costs” while giving your parents more choices later.
1. Protect earning power with disability insurance: If you’re still working, your income is often the engine that funds parent support and your own retirement. Check what your employer provides, then compare it to your real monthly obligations (mortgage/rent, childcare, parent expenses). Aim to cover the gap that would appear if illness or injury reduced your paycheck for a year or more; disability insurance benefits can keep a temporary health crisis from becoming a long-term financial derailment.
2. Plan early for long-term care insurance (and alternatives): Medicare’s gaps show up most painfully with ongoing help at home, assisted living, and extended custodial care. Use the reality that 70% of older adults will need long-term services and support at some point as a prompt to get quotes early, when health
questions are easier. If traditional long-term care insurance feels out of reach, ask about hybrid life/LTC policies, shorter benefit periods (like 2–3 years), or a larger elimination period to lower premiums.
3. Maximize an HSA if you have access: If you’re on an HSA-eligible health plan, treat the HSA as a “medical emergency fund with tax perks.” Automate a monthly contribution, invest the balance once you’ve built a small cash cushion inside the account, and save receipts for future reimbursement if you can. Over time, an HSA can help pay deductibles, dental/ vision expenses, and other healthcare costs that Medicare may not cover.
4. Invest with a “care-cost timeline,” not a generic risk quiz: Split goals into buckets, nearterm (0–3 years), mid-term (3–10), and longterm (10+). Keep the near-term bucket in safer, liquid options so a sudden care need doesn’t
force you to sell investments at a bad time. For long-term retirement, increase contributions when possible, many savers can contribute up to $23,000 to a 401(k) in 2024, then revisit your mix annually to stay aligned with risk and caregiving demands.
5. Run your emergency fund like a caregiving “shock absorber”: Create two layers: a personal emergency fund (job loss, car repair) and a caregiver buffer for parent-related surprises (travel, short-term in-home help, a medication change). A practical starting point is one month of expenses in each layer, then build toward 3–6 months for the household. Keep it separate from daily spending and decide in advance what qualifies as an “emergency” to reduce family conflict.
6. Downsize and reduce expenses before it becomes urgent: Downsizing works best when it’s a choice, not a crisis. Help your parents map fixed costs (housing, insurance, utilities) and identify one change that reduces monthly burn, renting a smaller place, moving closer to family, renegotiating internet/phone, or simplifying subscriptions. Even a few hundred dollars freed up each month can help fund home safety upgrades, respite care, or insurance premiums.
A six-part plan doesn’t have to happen all at once. Small steps add up quickly. When your basics are protected and your cash flow is steadier, it becomes much easier to look at higher-impact moves like increasing income, reskilling, or adjusting work in a way that supports both caregiving and long-term security.
Grow Income with a Midlife Pivot: Reskill, Save, Insure
Going back to school in midlife can sharpen your skills, open doors to higher-paying roles, and give you more room in the budget to save and to carry the insurance and care coverage you want. Online degree programs make it easier to keep working full-time while staying on top of coursework, so you can build momentum without putting life on pause. If you’re drawn to practical, people-centered work, a healthcare degree can also let you make a positive impact on the health of individuals and families; a useful overview of your educational options can help you see what paths are the best fit for you.
Steady Habits That Keep the Safety Net
Strong
These routines turn a one-time plan into ongoing protection, so you can support
a parent’s care needs without constantly scrambling. Done weekly or seasonally, they help you catch coverage gaps early, keep cash available, and make decisions with less stress.
Weekly Care-and-Cost Huddle
• What it is: Spend 15 minutes reviewing upcoming appointments, meds, and likely out-of-pocket costs.
• How often: Weekly
• Why it helps: Small check-ins prevent surprise bills and last-minute care decisions.
Emergency-Fund Auto-Top-Up
• What it is: Set a tiny automatic transfer to a “care buffer” savings account.
• How often: Every payday
• Why it helps: Many have no emergency savings, so consistency matters more than size.
Preventive Care Calendar
What it is: Keep a shared list of annual physicals, vaccines, screenings, and follow-ups.
How often: Monthly review
Why it helps: Prevention can reduce avoidable crises that strain time and money.
Credit-Health Sweep
What it is: Check credit reports for errors that raise borrowing costs.
How often: Quarterly
Why it helps: Cleaner credit can lower premiums, interest, and emergency financing friction.
Retirement Safety-Net Questions Families Ask Most
Q: What withdrawal rules should we watch so my parents don't trigger a big tax bill?
A: Ask what accounts the money is coming from, because IRA and 401(k) withdrawals are usually taxable while Roth withdrawals may be different. A simple next step is to map one year of expected expenses and choose a planned monthly draw instead of large, reactive withdrawals. If required minimum distributions apply, make sure they are satisfied before taking extra.
Q: How can catch-up IRA or 401(k) contributions still help if retirement is close?
A: They can boost savings quickly, especially when paired with automatic deposits and a clear target like “one year of medical out-ofpocket costs.” Many families miss this lever
because only workers know about catch-up contributions. Have your parents confirm eligibility and update payroll deferrals or IRA transfers.
Q: When should my parents start Social Security if health is uncertain?
A: Timing is a risk tradeoff, not a moral test. The life expectancy averages can help you pressuretest “claim now” versus “delay,” but your parent’s medical history and cash needs matter more. If cash flow is tight, claiming earlier can protect the care budget.
Q: What are affordable healthcare options beyond Medicare if costs spike?
A: Start by asking providers for cash-pay pricing, generics, and payment plans, and then compare a Medigap or Medicare Advantage option during open enrollment. Also check for prescription assistance programs and community clinics that reduce routine costs. The best approach is the one that keeps care predictable.
Q: How do we combine income sources without making things complicated?
A: Give each income stream a job: Social Security for baseline bills, pensions for housing, and investments for variable medical expenses. Put everything into one monthly “income and bills” view so gaps show up early. If your parents are open to it, a small, flexible part-time role can cover premiums or copays.
Two Practical Steps Toward Retirement Health and Financial Security
When parents rely on Medicare alone, adult children often feel squeezed between rising costs and hard-to-predict care needs. The steadier path is the mindset of long-term retirement planning: treat money and healthcare as one plan, aim for financial self-sufficiency, and protect healthcare independence in retirement with clear, empowered eldercare decisions. The payoff is a more secure safety net and sustainable retirement habits that reduce last-minute crises and family conflict. A secure retirement is built by pairing financial self-sufficiency with healthcare independence. Choose two next steps today, one financial and one health-focused, to start closing the most stressful gaps. That small commitment supports stability, resilience, and dignity for the years ahead.
INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT LIVING
Silverado Orchards Retirement Apartments
601 Pope St. St. Helena, CA 94574
silveradoorchards.com
707-963-3688
Rates include your own quiet, private apartment with kitchenette and refrigerator and three nutritious meals are served seven days a week with a vegetarian or regular option at each meal. We offer complete housekeeping and linen service each week and scheduled daytime transportation to your local appointments. There are many planned programs, activities and excursions as well as a Health & Wellness program. We also have Guest Rooms and a fullservice Beauty Salon is available and open to the public. No long-term lease is required, only calendar month-to-month rental - No initial investment or “buy- in” is required. Some apartments are approved for your small pet… Utility costs, property taxes, garden and yard maintenance are included in the rates. Please call, email or stop by for rates and more information.
The Springs of Napa
3460 Villa La. Napa, CA 94558
707-690-5247
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Rohlffs Manor
2400 Fair Dr. Napa, CA 94558
rohlffsmanor.org
707-255-9555(Dial 711 for TDD hearing & speech disabled for a tour)
Single story & 2 story apartments. Must be 55 years+. Rent for studios $564-$1,017. One bedroom $995$1,194. Two bedrooms $1,130$1,356. Full kitchens & patios or
gardens. Community Garden. Small pets welcome. Income cannot be over $47,760 for one person or $54,600 for 2 people annually. Not for Profit Corporation. Waiting list is 3 months to one year.
Rancho De Calistoga
2412 Foothill Blvd. Calistoga, CA 94515
707-942-6971
Jefferson Street Housing
3400 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558
707-258-8875 (77 Apartments)
Laurel Manor
3201 Laurel St. Napa, CA 94558
707-254-1837
Housing Authority owns this 50 unit senior housing complex managed by Hedgerow Property Management.
Napa Creek Manor
1300 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
707-257-1878
(84 Units, Accepts Section 8)
Woodbridge Village 727 Hunt Ave. St. Helena, CA 94574
707-963-3231
The Reserve at Napa
710 Trancas St. Napa, CA 94558
707-252-4070
Vintage at Napa
2360 Redwood Rd. Napa, CA 94558
707-224-4550
Veterans Home of California
260 California Dr. Yountville, CA 94599
707-944-4601
Offers multiple levels of care for California Veterans. Call or visit for detailed information.
ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE
Collabria Care
414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
collabriacare.org/collabria-dayprogram
707-258-9080
A combination of medical, social, and therapeutic services for adults over age eighteen, needing assistance in activities of daily living. Care is provided at the center. Additional services include Alzheimer’s specialty care and chronic care management. Free consultations.
ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Comprehensive Services for Older Adults
650 Imperial Way Napa, CA 94559
707-253-3818 or 1-800-498-9455
AGING WOMENS
SUPPORT GROUPS
OLE Health
1141 Pear Tree La. Napa, CA 94558 olehealth.org
707-254-1770
Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm.
ALS SUPPORT GROUPS
ALS Golden West Chapter
webgw.alsa.org
707-861-0257
Meets quarterly, usually at 414. S. Jefferson St., Napa, CA 94559. Contact Facilitator, Daniel Potapshyn, MA, for dates and times.
ALZHEIMER’S INFORMATION
REFERRAL & EDUCATION
Alzheimer’s Association 1450 Neotomas Ave., Ste. 140 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 alz.org/norcal
707-573-1210 or 800-272-3900
Alzheimer’s Association
4340 Redwood Hwy., Ste. D-314 San Rafael, CA 94903 alz.org/norcal 415-472-4340 or 800-272-3900
Collabria Care - Napa County’s Alzheimer’s Resource Center
414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
collabriacare.org
707-258-9087
Free consultations and memory screenings for individuals or families who have questions about memory loss, loss of independence, driving, and other senior care issues.
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1 B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org
707-542-0282. Ext 100
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS
Collabria Care
414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 collabriacare.org
707-258-9087
Collabria Care offers multiple support groups throughout the year and in multiple locations. Call for locations, dates, and times.
Collabria Care - Rianda House 1475 Main St. St. Helena, CA 94574
707-963-8555
Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm.
ASSISTED LIVING: BOARD & CARE
Greenhills Care Home
115 Thayer Way
American Canyon, CA 94503 707558-8487
Napa Valley Senior Living
3100 Hamilton St. Napa, CA 94558 1460 Sherman Ave. Napa, CA 94558 napavalleyseniorliving.org
707-312-2971
krystal@napavalleyseniorliving.org
Piner’s Guest Home
1800 Pueblo Ave. Napa, CA 94558 pinersguesthome.com 707-224-7925
Sonoma Grove
765 Donald St. Sonoma, CA 95476 sonoma-grove.com 707-996-2161
Viewmont Villa
3158 Browns Valley Rd. Napa, CA 94558 viewmontvilla.com
707-287-0118 info@viewmontvilla.com
ASSISTED LIVING: FACILITIES
The Berkshire 2300 Brown St. Napa, CA 94558 berkshireassistedliving.com 707-252-9037
ASSISTED LIVING: COMPLAINTS
Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division 101 Golf Course Dr., Ste. A-230 Rohnert Park, CA 94928 707-588-5026
Napa Long Term Care Ombudsman
1443 Main St., 125-D Napa, CA 94559 napaombudsman.org 707-255-4236
info@napaombudsman.org
Volunteers serve as patient advocates in providing assistance with quality of life issues. The ombudsman office also maintains a binder of citations and actions against local residential care facilities.
ASSISTED
LIVING:
ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA / MEMORY CARE
Napa Valley Senior Living
3100 Hamilton St. Napa, CA 94558
1460 Sherman Ave. Napa, CA 94558 napavalleyseniorliving.org
707-312-2971
krystal@napavalleyseniorliving.org
Sonoma Grove
765 Donald St.
Sonoma, CA 95476 sonoma-grove. com 707-996-2161
Viewmont Villa
3158 Browns Valley Rd. Napa, CA 94558 viewmontvilla.com
707-287-0118
info@viewmontvilla.com
Greenhills Care Home
115 Thayer Way American Canyon, CA 94503 707-558-8487
The Berkshire 2300 Brown St. Napa, CA 94558 berkshireassistedliving.com
707-252-9037
CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS
American Cancer Society
860 Napa Valley Corporate Way, Ste. E Napa, CA 94558 cancer.org
1-800-ACS-2345
The American Cancer Society offers FREE programs and services to cancer patients and their caregivers. Call for transportation to treatment appointments, assistance with appearance-related side effects, or for information or referral 24 hours a day.
Bosom Buddies - Breast Cancer Support
3421 Villa La. Napa, CA 94558
707-251-3543
birha.mccann@stjoe.org
Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30pm in the Wellness Center. Contact Birha McCann.
Cancer Support Group
3448 Villa La., Ste. 102 Napa, CA 94558
thequeen.org/Events-Calendar. aspx
707-251-2000
adrienne.waterman@stjoe.org
Every Wednesday 4:00-5:30pm. Open to individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer. Please note pre-registration is not required; however, schedules and locations are subject to change. You may wish to call and confirm prior to attending your first meeting. Contact: Adrienne Waterman.
CAREGIVER RESOURCES & SUPPORT
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 edwoodcrc.org 707-542-0282, Ext 100
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
Collabria Care 414 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 collabriacare.org
707-258-9087
Support groups throughout the year and in multiple locations. Call for locations, dates, and times. With and without respite care. English and Spanish groups offered.
CAREGIVERS FOR HIRE
Hearts that Matter, Inc.
68 Coombs St., Ste. A-9 Napa, CA 94559 heartsthatmatter.com
707-252-7569
kgeis@heartsthatmatter.com
Love & Joy Senior Care Services
340 Northrup La. American Canyon, CA 94503 707-342-5613 lj.seniorcare@yahoo.com
A Partner in Caring
68 Coombs St., #A-9 Napa, CA 94559 apartnerincaring.com 707-296-1177 info@apartnerincaring.com
Senior Helpers North Bay
1100 Trancas St., #105 Napa, CA 94558 seniorhelpers.com/ca/napa 231 D. St., Ste B Davis, CA 95616 seniorhelpers.com/ca/solano-yolo 707-251-1540 or 707-200-6665 bnations@seniorhelpers.com
Your Home… Nursing Services
3188 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558 yourhomenursing.com 707-224-7780 yhns@earthlink.net Napa: 707-224-7780, UpValley Napa: 707-963-4913, Vallejo/Benicia: 707-642-4711, Fairfield/Vacaville: 707-428-5733, Yolo County: 530-753-7478
CAREGIVER TRAINING SERVICES
Napa Valley Caregiver Training Center
1100 Trancas St., Ste. #102 Napa, CA 94558
adulted.nvusd.k12.ca.us/ 707-253-3594
CHORE SERVICES
In-Home Supportive Services
707-259-8359
This service is for aged, 65+ or disabled people whose income and assets are low and need housework or personal care to remain safely at home. Employment possible for those wanting to provide those services. Must be eligible for Medi-Cal.
CHRONIC PAIN / FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUPS
Napa Valley College -Fibromyalgia - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2277 Napa-Vallejo Hwy. Napa, CA 94558
707-255-7786
fmforum@sbcglobal.net Call for times and meetings.
Napa Valley College, Building 800, Room 831 Contact: Rebecca Thompson: 707-224-9039
OLE Health - Chronic Pain
1141 Pear Tree La. Napa, CA 94558 olehealth.org 707-254-1770 Tuesdays 3:00-4:00pm.
CHRONIC STRESS / ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUPS
Attitudes for Health & Healing
3421 Villa La. Napa, CA 94558
707-815-1557
napanance@comcast.net
Peer support for healing attitudes as a result of illness, loss, needed support, financial fears, relationships and other life challenges. Based on the work of Gerald Jampolsky, MD. Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm. Contact: Nancy
CLUTTERERS
SUPPORT GROUPS
Clutterers Anonymous clutterersanonymous.org In working the Clutterers Anonymous program of recovery from cluttering,
CROHN’S
& COLITIS
SUPPORT GROUPS
OLE Health
1141 Pear Tree La. Napa, CA 94558 olehealth.org/ccfa-napa-supportgroup 707-812-4555 rhari724@gmail.com
1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00-8:00pm. 2nd floor conference room.
DENTURES & DENTAL CARE ASSISTANCE
Share the Care 162 S. Coombs St. Napa, CA 94559 sharethecarenv.org 707-492-3198 info@sharethecarenv.org
Provides financial assistance for low income people who are unable to qualify for Medi-Cal assistance and are unable to afford basic dentalcare. Emergency funds available for dentures
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUPS
OLE Health
1141 Pear Tree La. Napa, CA 94558 olehealth.org 707-254-1770 Mondays 4:30-5:30pm.
OLE Health - Women Only 1141 Pear Tree La. Napa, CA 94558 olehealth.org 707-254-1770 Tuesdays 9:30-10:30am.
DIABETES SUPPORT / EDUCATION GROUPS
OLE Health
1141 Pear Tree La. Napa, CA 94558 olehealth.org 707-254-1770
Diabetes Educational Group: Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm. Diabetes Support Group: Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm.
DINNER DELIVERY PROGRAM
Suppertime, LLC
101 South Coombs St., Ste. Y4 Napa, CA 94558
suppertimeinnapa.com 707-2243097
We have 2 plans: One for people that needs dinners every night. We deliver Monday-Saturday for 4 weeks. Or a ten meal plan for people to call in when they want food. I will call you to confirm your order and help you pick out your menu items and subs.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Red Cross - DAT (Disaster Action Team) redcross.org 707-628-3692
Contact: Pamela Chappell
ELDER ABUSE
ADVOCACY
Comprehensive Services for Older Adults
650 Imperial Way Napa, CA 94559 707-253-3818 or 800-496-9455
Law Office of Naomi DreskinAnderson
2180 Jefferson St., Ste. 345 Napa, CA 94559
napavalleyelderlaw.com 707-252-8900 naomi@NapaValleyElderLaw.com
Napa County’s District Attorney Office of Elder Abuse Unit
1127 First St., Ste. C Napa, CA 94559 countyofnapa.org 707-299-1414
Napa Long-Term Care Ombudsman
1443 Main St., Ste. D-125 Napa, CA 94559 napaombudsman.org 707-255-4236 info@napaombudsman.org
ELDER ADVOCACY
Napa Long-Term Care Ombudsman
1443 Main St., Ste. D-125 Napa, CA 94559 napaombudsman.org 707-255-4236 info@napaombudsman.org
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES
Collabria Care
414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 collabriacare.org 707-258-9080
Multiple support groups throughout the year in multiple locations. Call for locations, dates, and times. With and without respite care. English and Spanish groups offered.
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
414 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 redwoodcrc.org 1-800-834-1636
rcrc@redwoodcrc.org
Meetings are held at Collabria Care. Currently conducitng meetings via Zoom 1st Thursday of the month from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Email or call for future updates as to when in- person groups will start again.
Share the Care
162 S. Coombs St. Napa, CA 94559
sharethecarenv.org
707-492-3198
info@sharethecarenv.org
Meets with families to help plan and assess needs for care and support. This is an independent, community- based nonprofit agency, totally supported by donations.
FOOD ADDICTS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS
Food Addicts in Anonymous 1000 Trancas St. Napa, CA 94558 foodaddicts.org
707-254-7699
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm. Queen of the Valley Medical Center, main conference room 2. Contact Jane for more information.
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND
Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc
350 Los Ranchitos Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903 guidedogs.com
1-800-295-4050
HEALTH & MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Family Medical
592 Lincoln Ave. Napa, CA 94558
707-363-1607
Piner’s Medical Supply
907 Trancas St. Napa, CA 94558
piners-medical.com
707-224-7921
HEARING AID COLLECTIONS (USED)
Share the Care
162 S. Coombs St. Napa, CA 94559 sharethecarenv.org 707-492-3198 info@sharethecarenv.org
HEARING IMPAIRED ADVOCACY
Hearing Loss Association of Napa Valley hearinglossca.org
jneen@napanet.net
Meets at Napa Senior Activities Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa, CA 94559. 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00pm. There are no meetings in July and August. Email Jeannine Scott for more information.
HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Healthy Living at Home
1320 Willow Pass Rd., Ste. 555 Concord, CA 94520 healthylivingnet.com 510-362-4503
Contact: Scott Lobdell slobdell@ healthyliving-eb.com
Healing at Home - A Division of Hospice by the Bay
355 West Napa St., Ste. A Sonoma, CA 95476
hbtbhomecare.org
707-935.5135
Skilled Home Health Care is ideal for those recovering from surgery or managing chronic conditions such as heart disease, COPD or diabetes. Our team will bring skilled specialists directly to you, train your caregivers how to make you more comfortable, and enable you to live more independently.
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS / CONGREGATE MEAL LOCATIONS
American Canyon Senior Center
2185 Elliott Dr. American Canyon, CA 94503 Monday-Friday 9:00am- :00pm. Lunch served at 11:30am. Meals are free of charge, donations accepted.
Community Action of Napa Valley (CANV) / Meals on Wheels
2521 Old Sonoma Rd. Napa, CA 94558 canv.org
707-253-6111, ext. 111 MOW services are a great way for seniors, 60 and older, to get access to healthy foods on a regular basis. Dietary needs change as one gets older, and it is often difficult for senior citizens to get the foods they need to remain healthy during retirement. The MOW delivery service is the perfect solution to this problem. MOW services have a variety of different options, including healthy meals, low sodium or salt free meals, or preportioned meals ready to cook. We ensure that seniors get properly portioned nutritional meals without the hassle of traveling to the local super market or Grocery. Senior must live in Napa County and be: 1) Homebound - unable to leave home for an extended period of time; 2) Unable to buy food due to illness, disability or handicap, lack of transportation or family assistance; or 3) Unable to prepare a balanced meal or special diet for any of the above reasons. Grab & Go Congregate Meals Programdrive-thru for meal pick-up at the Napa Senior Center Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:30am thru noon. This is giving the seniors an opportunity to get out of the house and still remain safe and receive a meal.
New Life Tabernacle
2625 First St. Napa, CA 94559
Monday-Friday 8:00am-1:00pm. Lunch served at 11:30am. Meals are free of charge, donations accepted.
Rianda House 1475 Main St. St. Helena, CA 94574
All are welcome to the weekly “Lunch Bunch” at Rianda House. Meals are provided by the “Meals On Wheels” program of Community Action Napa Valleyfor a schedule, and to reserve your seat call 707-253-6111.
IN-HOME
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Health & Human Services: Comprehensive Services for Older Adults
650 Imperial Way Napa, CA 94559
countyofnapa.org
707-253-3818 or 1-800-498-9455
LGBTQ SUPPORT GROUPS
LGBT Connection
780 Lincoln Ave. Napa, CA 94558
lgbtqconnection.org. 707-251-9432
ian@lgbtqconnection.org
Call for meeting locations and times.
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUPS
Earle Baum Center
1800 Atrium Pkwy. Napa, CA 94559 earlebaum.org/calendar 707-523-3222 jefferson@earlebaum.org
Earle Baum Center of the Blind provides low vision support. Meets monthly at the Meadows of Napa from 10:00-11:00am. Check calendar on website for dates. For more information, call Patricia Jefferson at 707-636-2314
LUPUS SUPPORT GROUPS
Lupus 3421 Villa La. Napa, CA 94558
707-226-9838 bethe11@mac.com
1st Tuesday of each month, 5:30-7:00p.m. Queen of the Valley Wellness Center. 2nd floor classroom. Contact: Denise Bleuel, LCSW at 707-226-9838 or Beth Emerson at bethe11@mac.com for more info.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Family Medical
592 Lincoln Ave. Napa, CA 94558 707-363-1607
Piner’s Medical Supplies
907 Trancas St. Napa, CA 94558
piners-medical.com
707-224-7921
Share The Care - Want to Donate Used equipment? 162 S. Coombs St. Napa, CA 94559 sharethecarenv.org 707-492-3198 info@sharethecarenv.org
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
Piner’s Medical Transport
1820 Pueblo Ave. Napa, CA 94558 pinersambulance.com 707-255-3461 or 707-224-3123
Taxi Scrip
625 Burnell St. Napa, CA 94558
707-251-2800
Eligible persons must live in the city of Napa, and be 65 or older or disabled of any age. Download application from vinetransit.com or call customer service at 707-251-2800.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
UpValley Village - A program by Collabria Care 414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 upvalleyvillage.org
707-815-0217
The UpValley Village is a membership organization for adults 60+ from Yountville to Calistoga. We offer in- home services, referrals, and activities so older adults can remain safely in their homes and communities as long as possible.
MENTAL HEALTH
Mentis - Healthy Minds, Healthy Aging
709 Franklin St. Napa, CA 94559 mentisnapa.org 707-255-0966
NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS / LITIGATION
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
650 Harrison St. San Francisco, CA 94107 cahnr.org
1-800-474-1116
Online resource for all information made public about local nursing homes.
Napa Long-Term Care Ombudsman
1443 Main St., 125-D Napa, CA 94559 napaombudsman.org 707-255-4236 info@napaombudsman.org
The Ombudsman Program maintains files of state surveys (which include deficiencies and citations) on each local facility.
NURSING HOMES
Piner’s Nursing Home
1800 Pueblo Ave. Napa, CA 94558 pinersnursinghome.com 707-224-7925
OXYGEN EQUIPMENT
Family Medical
592 Lincoln Ave. Napa, CA 94558 707-363-1607
Piner’s Medical Supply
907 Trancas St. Napa, CA 94558 piners-medical.com 707-224-7921
PALLIATIVE CARE
Collabria Care
414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
collabriacare.org/palliative-services 707-258-9080
Provides support and care for people with serious illness. We work with your physician to improve you and your caregiver’s quality of life by providing symptom and pain management, access to specially trained clinicians, and ensuring informed decisions about the patient’s care.
By the Bay Health - Napa, Marin, and Sonoma County 17 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Larkspur, CA 94939 hbtb.org/palliativecare Information: 415-230-6306
Admissions: 415-444.9210
Home-based palliative care provides expert symptom management and comfort care, while allowing patients coping with life-limiting illness to pursue curative treatments. Coverage depends on insurance carrier, so please call for details.
PHARMACY
Family Medical 592 Lincoln Ave. Napa, CA 94558
707-363-1607
PLACEMENT SERVICES
Love & Joy Senior Care Services
340 Northrup La. American Canyon, CA 94503 707-342-5613
Your Home… Nursing Services
3188 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558 yourhomenursing.com 707-224-7780
RECYCLED HEALTH & MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Share the Care
162 S. Coombs St. Napa, CA 94559 sharethecarenv.org 707-492-3198 info@sharethecarenv.org
RESPITE CARE OUT-OFHOME
Collabria Care
414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 collabriacare.org
707-258-9080
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center
1140 Sonoma Ave., Ste. 1B Santa Rosa, CA 95405 redwoodcrc.org
707-542-0282, Ext 100
Viewmont Villa
3158 Browns Valley Rd. Napa, CA 94558 viewmontvilla.com
707-287-0118 info@viewmontvilla.com
SHOPPING / ERRAND SERVICES
Your Home… Nursing Services
3188 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558 yourhomenursing.com
707-224-7780 yhns@earthlink.net
SPINAL CORD SUPPORT GROUPS
Spinal Cord
3448 Villa La., Ste. 102 Napa, CA 94558
707-252-4411, ext. 2600
rachel.cloninger@stjoe.org
Last Friday of the month 1:003:00pm. Except November and December due to holiday schedule
STROKE SUPPORT GROUPS
Stroke Support
3448 Villa La., Ste. 102 Napa, CA 94558
707-252-4411, ext- 2819 kate.candland@stjoe.org 2nd
Tuesday of each month, 3:004:00pm. Contact: Kate Candland for more information.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous - AA
1000 Trancas St. Napa, CA 94558
707-224-3824
Every Friday and Sunday 7:30-8:30pm. Contact: Mike for more info.
TELEPHONE REASSURANCE
Molly’s Angels
433 Soscol Ave., #A-100 Napa, CA 94559 mollysangels.com
707-224-8885
Molly’s Angels volunteers make weekly wellness check-in calls to over 65 seniors living alone in Napa County. Local seniors receive a free weekly call to check on their well- being or simply hear a friendly voice.
TRANSPORTATION & ESCORT SERVICES
American Cancer Society cancer.org
707-255-5911, press 3 or 1-800-ACS-2345, press 3 Volunteer drivers assist cancer patients with transportation to and from treatment facilities. Limited out of county transportation. Assistance with out of county lodging during cancer treatment.
American Canyon Transit ridethevine.com/ american-canyontransit
707-557-7557
American Canyon Transit (ACT) provides a fixed route bus service aimed at getting local residents to shopping and healthcare facilities within American Canyon. If you cannot walk to the bus stop, ACT will pick you up from home. ACT connects to the Napa VINE bus routes 11 and 29 allowing passengers to travel to Napa, Vallejo, the Vallejo Ferry and even BART in the East Bay. The cost of fixed route services is $1.00 per adult ride and 0.50¢ for older adults. The fare for door-to-door services is $1.00 for seniors.
Calistoga Shuttle
ridethevine.com/calistoga-shuttle 707-963-4229
Calistoga Shuttle is an on- demand, door-to-door, transit service within city limits. No advanced reservations are required. Buses are wheelchair accessible. The cost is $1.00 per ride. Call the number above to schedule a pick up. Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 7:00am-9:00pm Friday: 7:00am-11:00pm Saturday: 8:15am-11:00pm Sunday*: 11:00am-9:00pm
*May-November only
Lifeline Taxi Program
625 Burnell St. Napa, CA 94558
ridethevine.com/taxi-scrip 707-253-4649
For evening trips or on a day when you may not feel well enough to take the bus, our Taxi Scrip program provides a lifeline service within the City limits of Napa. Under the program, Napa residents 65 and older or persons with disability of any age may take a cab ride anywhere in the City of Napa and pay up to half the cost of the cab ride. The average out-ofpocket cost for riders is $4.00 per
ride. You must be a resident in the City of Napa. You can purchase up to three booklets of tickets monthly. Some program restrictions apply
Mileage Reimbursement Program
625 Burnell St. Napa, CA 94558
ridethevine.com/mrp 707-253-4649
The Mileage Reimbursement Program was created to encourage volunteer based transportation for older adults and persons with disabilities who cannot drive and do not have access to public transit. You find a volunteer driver to transport you to medical or grocery trips and we will reimburse the mileage. Your volunteer driver can be a friend, a family member, neighbor, etc. You must be a County of Napa resident, unable to drive, reside outside the bus service area or travelling to/ from a medical appointment or grocery trip that cannot be reached by other forms of public transportation. Call or go online at website above for an application.
Molly’s Angels
433 Soscol Ave., #A-100 Napa, CA 94559
mollysangels.com 707-224-8971 mollysangels@mollysangels. com Molly’s Angels provides free transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities for medical appointments in and out of Napa County. Rides to grocery stores, bank, etc. after medical appointment may be coordinated with volunteer driver. To join this free program, clients must be ambulatory, a Napa County resident, and at least 60 years of age or younger with disability. Appointments should be booked Monday to Thursday, preferably in the morning especially if appointment is out of town. Please book appointments with Molly’s Angels as soon as possible, two weeks in advance is recommended.
St. Helena Shuttle
ridethevine.com/st-helena-shuttle 707-963-3007
The St. Helena Shuttle is an ondemand, door-to-door, transit service within city limits. The St. Helena Shuttle is wheelchair accessible. The cost is 0.50¢ for older adults. Call at number above for pick-ups.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 7:45am-6:00pm
Friday: 7:45am-11:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-11:00pm
Sunday: Noon- 7:00pm
Transit Ambassadors
625 Burnell St. Napa, CA 94558
ridethevine.com/transit-ambassador 707-253-4649
If you have not been on a bus in some time, the VINE’s Transit Ambassador Program provides a travel buddy to teach you how to ride the VINE bus system. The Ambassador will ride around town with you until you feel comfortable travelling by yourself. The service is free of charge and you receive a free 31-day bus pass. The Transit Ambassadors Program is countywide.
VINE Go—Door to Door Services
625 Burnell St. Napa, CA 94558
ridethevine.com/vine-go Evaluation request: 707-253-4649, VINE GO - City of Napa: 707-252-2600, Up Valley: 707-963-4222, Am Canyon: 707-556-8221. Must register. If you are physically limited and cannot ride the regular bus, we provide VINE Go. VINE Go is a shared ride bus service that provides door-todoor transportation to anywhere within ¾ of a mile of the VINE service area. VINE GO operates during the same days and hours of operation as the regular VINE bus service. VINE Go will not provide service to people whose
There are many challenges that friend or family caregivers face every day, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created an especially complex situation. There is support—caregivers do not have to go on this journey alone!
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center offers free and low-cost support throughout Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Solano, Napa and Sonoma Counties, serving unpaid friend or family caregivers regardless of income.
transportation needs can be met by other local public transit services. VINE Go is available county-wide. The fare is $3.00-$6.00 per ride (depending on distance travelled). Go to website to download an application; if you do not have access to a computer, call at number above for an evaluation request and VINE GO will mail you an application.
VINE - The Bus System
625 Burnell St. Napa, CA 94558 ridethevine.com
707-251-2800
The new VINE bus system features more frequent service and more neighborhood routes designed to meet the needs of the average
rider. The VINE has 8 local routes (in the City of Napa), 2 regional routes, and 3 inter-county service routes. The cost per ride for older adults is 0.75¢*. An unlimited use, 31-day pass is just $24.00.* The VINE’s Route 10 and 11 provide county-wide bus service up and down Hwy. 29 in Napa Valley. Sonoma. The route 21 connects Napa to Fairfield and the Suisun train depot. Regional Route 29 Express connects the valley to the Vallejo Ferry and El Cerrito Del Norte BART station in the East Bay. *Does not apply to Routes 21 and 29
Yountville Trolley
ridethevine.com/yountville-trolley 707-312-1509
The Yountville Trolley is an ondemand, door-to-door transit service in the Town of Yountville. The Yountville Trolley is wheelchair accessible. The Yountville Trolley is free of charge. Call to number above for pick-ups. Hours of operation: Monday- Saturday: 10:00am- 11:00pm Sunday: 10:00am-7:00pm.
VETERANS SERVICES
Napa Veterans Services Office
650 Imperial Way Napa, CA 94559
707-253-4558
VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICES
Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
900 N. St. Sacramento, CA 95814
1-800-952-5666
Earle Baum Center for the Blind
4539 Occidental Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95401 earlebaum.org 707-523-3222
Serving people with various stages of sight loss.
Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.
350 Los Ranchitos Rd. San Rafael, CA 94903 guidedogs.com 800-295-4050
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
SUPPORT GROUPS
Weight Watchers
1240 Pearl St. Napa, CA 94559
weightwatchers.com/us 800-651-6000
Thursdays 10:00am and 12:30pm, Fridays 9:00am and Saturdays 8:00am. American Legion Post #113
WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTATION
Piner’s Medical Transport
1820 Pueblo St. Napa, CA 94558
pinersambulance.com
707-255-3461
WOUND CARE
Your Home… Nursing Services
3188 Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94558 yourhomenursing.com 707-224-7780 yhns@earthlink.net
BODY & ORGAN DONATION
California Transplant Donor Network
1611 Telegraph Ave., Ste. 600 Oakland, CA 888-570-9400
UC San Francisco Willed Body Program
San Francisco, CA 415-476-1981
Department of Anatomy, S chool of Medicine, AC-14
BURIAL, CREMATION & FUNERAL SERVICES
Claffey and Rota Funeral Home
1975 Main St. Napa, CA 94559 claffeyandrota.com 707-224-5210
Conneely Family Cremation & Funeral Services
9074 Brooks Road South Windsor, CA 95492 cfcfs.com 707-838-8883
Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary 9660 Old Redwood Hwy. Windsor, CA 95492 whcmortuary.com 707-838-6000
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Collabria Care
414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559 collabriacare.org/caregiverresources/grief-support 707-258-9080
Collabria Care offers multiple support groups throughout the year and in multiple locations. Call for locations, dates, and times. English and Spanish groups offered. Individual grief support also available.
Hospice by the BaySonoma County / Napa Grief Counseling Office
922 First Street West Sonoma, CA 95476
hospicebythebay.org
707-931-7299
Losing someone is hard — but finding help is easier than you think. We offer a variety of 8-week, one-time and drop-in grief support groups, classes and workshops throughout the year. All are open to the community at-large. Please visit our website or call for times and locations. Sonoma County/Napa Grief Counseling Office
HOSPICE
Collabria
Care
414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
collabriacare.org/hospice
707-258-9080
Hospice is specialized care that addresses the unique needs of individuals and their families when facing the end of life. The service includes a physiciandirected team of professionals who are committed to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients, caregivers, and families.
Adya
Hospice & Palliative Care
1652 W. Texas St., Ste. 207 Fairfield, CA 94533
adyacare.com
707-200-2989
Hospice by the Bay
355 West Napa St., Ste. B Sonoma, CA 95476
hospicebythebay.org
707-935-7504
Hospice isn’t the end — but it can be a new beginning. Let us show you what our 44 years of expertise can do to help manage your loved one’s pain and symptoms, offering you the possibility of more quality time together. Sonoma County, cities of American Canyon, Napa and Vallejo
PALLIATIVE CARE
Collabria Care
414 S. Jefferson St. Napa, CA 94559
collabriacare.org/palliativeservices/
707-258-9080
Palliative Care provides support and care for people with serious illness. We work with your physician to improve you and your caregiver’s quality of life by providing symptom and pain management, access to specially trained clinicians, and ensuring informed decisions about the patient’s care.
