Senior Resources
Senior Services
For more information on available senior recreation activities, classes, and programs, please visit our Shoreline Recreation Guide.
You can also view our current quarterly Senior Services Newsletter.
AARP Tax Assistance
The city is pleased to offer free assistance for low-income seniors in preparing State and Federal income tax returns. This service is by appointment only. Appointments, which can be made come January of each year, will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are held solely on Mondays, from February through April. Tax assistance appointments take place at:
Fire Station #48 – Community Room
3131 North Gate Road
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Please call (562) 431-2527 x1307 for more information.
Bathroom Accessibility Grant Program
The City of Seal Beach is proud to offer the Bathroom Accessibility Grant Program to eligible Leisure World residents. Funded through federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the County of Orange, this program helps improve bathroom safety and accessibility for senior homeowners. The program is administered by CivicStone, Inc., on behalf of the City, and provides professional coordination from application through construction – at no cost to the homeowner.
Eligible Improvements
- Bathtub cut down for conversion to a walk-in shower
- Installation of a high-boy toilet
- Addition of grab bars as needed
- Alteration or creation of shower bench
Note: Porcelain tubs do not qualify for modification.
Program Eligibility, applicants must:
- Be 55 years of age or older
- Own and reside in a home located within Leisure World, Seal Beach
- Meet HUD income limits (savings do not disqualify applicants – only income is considered): view CDBG HUD income limits
- Submit a completed Doctor’s Analysis Form indicating mobility, pain, or balance issues
Applicants are prioritized based on medical need as documented by a licensed physician.
Application Process
Visit www.civicstone.com to complete the application online or download forms. You may also request a printed application by contacting CivicStone. Once approved, construction typically takes less than one week. All installations are performed by licensed contractors approved by the City.
Contact Information
CivicStone, Inc. – Program Administrator
Phone: (909) 364-9000, Email: monique@civicstone.com
Leisure World Information Materials:
Senior Lunch Program
-Congregate Meals, Senior Lunch Café
Meals on Wheels Orange County provides a senior lunch program at the North Seal Beach Community Center. The Senior Lunch Café is served from 11:00am-12:00pm noon, Monday through Friday (closed on City of Seal Beach observed Holidays). The lunch program is open to all adults age 60 years and older. Meal recipients are given the opportunity to provide a voluntary contribution, suggested at $3 for meals. No one will be turned away due to the inability to contribute. For more information, please call (562) 460-6079, or visit the website for Meals on Wheels Orange County. The Senior Café Congregate Meals are held at:
The North Seal Beach Community Center
3333 St. Cloud Drive
Seal Beach, CA 90740
-Home Delivered Meals
For homebound individuals aged 60 years and older who are unable to shop and/or prepare meals for themselves, Meals on Wheels Orange County delivers two meals directly to their home: breakfast items, a cold lunch, and a frozen dinner. These meals, which provide 100% of the U.S Nutritional Recommended Dietary Allowance, are available five days per week. The suggested donation is $4.50 per day. For more information, please call the site directly at (562) 430-6079 between the hours of 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Seal Beach Transportation Program
Completed application required for participation: Seal Beach – Senior Transportation Program Application
The City of Seal Beach Transportation Program provides free transportation services for Seal Beach residents aged 60 years and older, and adults with disabilities.
Only registered users can participate in the fixed-route senior shuttle and Dial-A-Ride cab services. To register as a new rider, please download the application using the link above. Completed applications must include photo identification and proof of Seal Beach residency. Acceptable photo identification can be a driver’s license, or a state or government issued ID. Submissions for proof of residency may be a recent utility bill, a deed, insurance, etc. For Leisure World residents only, you may elect to provide your Golden Rain Foundation ID Card for proof of residency in lieu of a document. Completed applications can be delivered in-person at City Hall, mailed, or emailed.
If you have any questions on the application process, would like to confirm whether you are an existing registered user, or have general questions regarding the Senior Transportation Program, please contact:
-Tatiana Marocco, tmarocco@sealbeachca.gov, (562) 431-2527 x1307
-Nathan Caukin, ncaukin@sealbeachca.gov, (562)-431-2527 x1390
-Fixed-Route Shuttle Service
View the Seal Beach Shuttle Service Flyer
The City of Seal Beach Transportation Program includes our free of cost Senior Shuttle Service. This shuttle operates on a fixed route throughout major city stops including; the Seal Beach Pier, Leisure World, the Rossmoor Shopping Center, and the North Seal Beach Community Center. This (twenty) 20-passenger capacity shuttle can accommodate wheelchairs, scooters, and other mobility devices. It also has a bike rack that can hold two (2) bikes. Please refer to the above link for more details on the route and stops. The shuttle does not require reservations to board if you are part of the program.
-Operating hours are Monday through Friday 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m., 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
-Dial-A-Ride Cab Service
View the Seal Beach Dial A Ride Flyer
The City of Seal Beach Transportation Program includes our free of cost Dial-A-Ride Cab Service. Transportation services will be provided to any location within City limits, and up to three (3) miles outside City limits and within Orange County for non-emergency medical or health purposes. Users may also elect to go to the VA Hospital in Long Beach and UCI Health – Los Alamitos (off Katela Avenue). Cab service, upon request, can accommodate wheelchairs, scooters, and other mobility devices.
– Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
To make a reservation:
- Call toll free: (877) 224-8294(24-hours or more in advance).
- Provide the operator with your Senior Transportation Program ID number (SBXXXX).
- Request “Round Trip” if you need a ride back home.
- Provide the operator with a pick-up date and time.
- Provide the operator with a pick-up & drop-off location.
- Please note to the operator if you need any special accommodations, like assistance to the vehicle or having a mobility device.
It is recommended to reserve trips well in advance from the date needed. It is also suggested to provide a conservative pick up time if unsure to prioritize your reservation ahead of “new” requests.
*Same day reservations cannot be guaranteed with the cab service; requests will be accommodated based on availability*
Senior Resources
Aging & Disability Resources
The Orange County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) serves older adults and individuals with disabilities with information and access to available long-term services and support. For more information call (714) 480-6450.
Food and Nutrition Resources
Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAPOC) addresses the immediate needs of the community through the senior food box program with Orange County Food Bank as well as assists in enrollment in the CalFresh Program. Please visit www.capoc.org or call (714) 560-0424 for more information about CAPOC’s programs and services.
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)
HICAP provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling & education. HICAP counselors are state-registered staff and volunteers and offer personalized counseling and assistance to understand Medicare coverage options and choosing plans best suited for their needs. Call (714) 560-0424 or visit HICAP online at www.coasc.org/hicap.
Long Beach Transit (LBT)
Long Beach Transit (LBT) Route 171, provides transportation services between Long Beach and Seal Beach. For additional information on scheduled routes and times, please visit www.ridelbt.com
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
The Orange County Transportation Authority began in 1991 with the consolidation of seven separate transportation agencies. By increasing efficiency and eliminating duplicate functions, county taxpayers save millions of dollars. An 18-member Board of Directors governs OCTA. The Board consists of five county supervisors, ten city members, two public members, and the Director of the Department of Transportation District 12 (Caltrans) as a non-voting member.
OCTA is a multi-modal transportation agency serving Orange County. Orange County is kept moving with countywide bus and paratransit service; Metrolink rail service; the 91 Express Lanes toll facility; freeway, street, and road improvement projects; Share the Ride commuting options for individuals and employers; motorist aid services; and by regulating taxi operations. Here are the bus schedules for Route 1, Route 42, and Route 60. Each of these routes is linked.
Senior Non-Emergency Transportation (SNEMT)
The County of Orange – Office of Aging operates a program called SNEMT that is like the City’s Dial-A-Ride service. The SNEMT program provides transportation to older adults who are in need of low-cost transportation to and from non-emergency medical appointments, dentists, therapies, exercise programs, testing and other health-related trips. For more information on the County of Orange’s SNEMT program, please call (800) 510-2020 or (714) 480-6450.
Senior Scam Stopper Seminars
Seminars are offered in partnership with legislators, state and local agencies, law enforcement, district attorneys, and community-based organizations. Seminars cover construction-related scams, personal information privacy protection, elder abuse, financial fraud, technology, auto repair, and insurance. Visit the Department of Consumer Affairs Contractors State License Board at www.cslb.ca.gov/consumers/senior_scam_stoppers/
Virtual Educational Events
Register for virtual educational events, hosted by local Caregiver Resource Centers. All events listed are virtual and open to everyone. This is a collaborative effort of the California Caregiver Resource Centers to ensure high-quality education for California family caregivers. For registration information, please visit www.caregivercalifornia.org/event