Center for Elders’ Independence Celebrates Significant Expansion with the Inauguration of Three New PACE Centers This Summer

In response to the growing demand for senior care services across the East Bay region, Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) is opening three new Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) centers this summer. This major expansion will nearly triple CEI’s capacity, bringing compassionate, community-based care to over 3,200 older adults across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

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Each new location will serve as a vibrant and welcoming community hub, fostering health, connection and joy for seniors who might otherwise face isolation. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, approximately 1.3 million seniors in the state live alone, representing a staggering 23% of California’s senior population.

The new centers will begin serving participants in May and host public community grand opening events on the following dates:

PACE Tri-Valley – Friday, July 25
2441 Constitution Drive, Livermore / Serving Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore

PACE West County – Friday, August 1
3645 San Pablo Dam Rd., El Sobrante / Serving West Contra Costa County

PACE Temescal – Friday, August 8
3901 Broadway, Oakland / Serving Oakland and Berkeley

"We are thrilled to bring our mission to more seniors across the East Bay," says Maria Zamora, CEO of Center for Elders’ Independence. "These new PACE centers will provide life-changing care that allows older adults to live safely and independently in their homes, surrounded by community and supported by an expert team. Our mission is to empower seniors to live fulfilling lives on their own terms."

CEI’s PACE model delivers comprehensive healthcare and social services under one roof. From primary care, to meals, physical therapy and transportation, every service is designed to support seniors’ independence, dignity and quality of life.

CEI PACE Centers Offer:

• Primary and specialty medical care
• Rehabilitative services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy
• In-home care and support services
• Behavioral health care and counseling
• Nutritious meals and dietary support
• Social and recreational activities
• Transportation to and from appointments and the center
• Medication management and pharmacy services
• Dental, eye care, and foot care

CEI’s expansion underscores its emergence as one of the fastest-growing nonprofit PACE providers in California and a leader in transforming the aging experience. The organization's culturally responsive, person-centered care continues to set a gold standard for how communities support older adults.

About Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI)

Now in its 43rd year in the East Bay, CEI is a comprehensive healthcare model for vulnerable older adults. CEI serves more than 1300 senior participants using PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), which provides medical care and integrated support services, enabling older adults with multiple health challenges to live safely in a home and in their community setting for as long as possible. CEI currently provides PACE services at six PACE Centers in San Leandro, East Oakland, Oakland, El Sobrante, Livermore and Concord.

CEI also provides care coordination for more than 695 residents of all ages in Alameda and Contra Costa counties through the Home and Community Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver program. The program helps disabled persons of all ages to stay living independently in their communities. For more information about Center for Elders’ Independence, visit www.elders.org or call (844) 319-1150.

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