Nevada County Now offers paratransit and senior on-demand dial-a-rides. There is no Sunday service. Service area includes Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, and other local areas (see link to map in Web Pages section below). Bus hours: 7am - 6pm  Monday - Friday. 7:30am - 4:30pm Saturday.

See bottom of this listing for info about evacuating with animals in event of disaster.

PARATRANSIT
The County of Nevada Transit Services administers an origin-to-destination/door-to-door paratransit service for persons with disabilities who, due to a mental or physical disability, are unable to use the fixed-route bus system, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Eligibility for Paratransit Service

• In order to become eligible for paratransit service, a passenger must complete an ADA application form and be certified as eligible. Forms (printer friendly and fillable PDF) are available on the web page and through the Nevada County Transit Office 530-477-010…

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The Professional Fiduciary Association of California provides information about professional fiduciaries.

Professional Fiduciary services may include:

• Trustee
• Guardian
• Estate Executor
• Daily Bill Paying and Money Management
• Healthcare Representation
• Agent under a Power of Attorney
• Executor for senior with no spouse or family
• Conservator for those who are mentally or physically incapacitated
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://pfac-pro.org/

The Nevada County Connects public buses provide fixed route transit services in Western Nevada County.

General Information

See below for info about evacuating with animals in event of disaster.

• Route maps and bus schedules are available on the website.
• Info about fares and passes is on the website. People who have EBT cards may be eligible for bus passes on Nevada County Connects. Contact your worker via the Nevada County Department of Social Services to find out.
• The Transit app provides real-time info for bus locations.
• 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.
• Rider's Guides with a system map, bus schedules, and general information can be picked at local public libraries, Nevada City City Hall, Grass Vall…

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Info about bus fares and passes for Nevada County Connects, the public bus system in Western Nevada County, is on the website.

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). The Golden Ticket pass is not for use on Nevada County Now par…

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Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal provides garbage and refuse removal and curbside recycling.

For questions about senior discount eligibility for residential service call 530-583-7800. Eligibility requirements include being a full time resident at the service address and being enrolled in the CARE utility payment assistance plan through the electric utility provider.

There is no senior discount for use of the transfer station.

Websites:

• Home page - https://www.waste101.com/
• Residential Services - https://www.waste101.com/residential-services/
• “Tahoe One Big Bin” a Placer County's website which describes the method of recycling which allows trash and recycling to go in the same bin/garbage can and it is later sorted to recover recyclable materials at the Materials Recovery Facility in Truckee. - https://tahoeonebigbin.com/

The Elder Care Providers' Coalition offers meetings, support groups, workshops, and the Senior Resource Guide. Requests for the Senior Resource Guide can be made by either phone or email.

• 530-401-3632 (Volunteer's personal number)
• ecpc@eldercareproviderscoalition.org

Web pages
Home page - https://eldercareproviderscoalition.org/

Amor Senior Care provides:

• companionship
• Alzheimer's and dementia care
• housekeeping
• groceries and meals
• personal care
• veterans services
• transitional care
• respite care
• 24-hour care

Medicare does NOT pay for in-home care. Amor Senior Care takes private pay and Long-Term Care insurance. They also have many VA clients.


Web pages

• Home - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/companionship
• Companionship - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/alheimers-dementia
• Alzheimer's & Dementia Care -https://www.amorseniorcare.com/alheimers-dementia
• Housekeeping - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/housekeeping
• Groceries & Meals - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/groceries-meals-1
• Personal Care - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/personal-care
• Veteran Services - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/veteran-services
• Transitional Care - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/transitional-care
• Respite Care - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/respite-care
• 24 Hour Care - https://www.amorseniorcare.com/24-hour-care

Gold Country Senior Services (GCSS) 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 here.

Gold Country Senior Services also operates a Senior Center in Grass Valley. It's located at 231 Colfax Ave in Grass Valley. Senior Center Members receive half-price access to all programs and get to help choose the programs GCSS offers each month.

To become a member, you can fill out an online application here or print an application form here.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/
• Current Listings - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/activities-classes/
• Senior Center - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/senior-center/
• Online Application - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/become-a-member/
• Print an Application - https://www.goldcountryservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/senior-center-member-application-paper.pdf

Sierra Senior Services offers community dining at the North Tahoe Event Center at 8318 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143. 

Open to the public Tuesday from 11:45am-1pm. Please make reservations by 4pm the day before by calling 530-550-7600. 

Visitors under the age of 60 may enjoy lunch for a contribution of $10 per meal. Voluntary contribution for seniors is $6 per meal but no senior will be turned away due to inability to contribute.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierraseniors.org/
  
  
  

Sierra Senior Services offers community dining at the Truckee Donner Senior Apartments at 10040 Estates Drive, Truckee, CA 96161. 

Open to the public Tue-Fri from 12-12:30pm.

Visitors under the age of 60 may enjoy lunch for a contribution of $10 per meal. Voluntary contribution for seniors is $6 per meal but no senior will be turned away due to inability to contribute.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.sierraseniors.org/