Aging Well
San Diego Senior Care Services
The best care for your most important years.
If you're over 65, or caring for an older loved one, trust in us to provide extraordinary care, dedicated assistance and a range of senior care service resources — tailored to your every need.
Programs and services
As San Diego's largest and most comprehensive health care system, our medical teams offer exceptional care for older adults including access to a network of renowned experts and geriatric medicine specialists in top-notch facilities.
And our emergency departments are uniquely qualified to care for older adults, as accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
We offer the following senior care programs and services specialized to our aging community.
Check-ins
This free service is offered to seniors through Sharp Grossmont Hospital and the Senior Resource Center. We offer daily telephone wellness checks to make sure isolated seniors are healthy and safe, allowing older adults to maintain their independence while providing a safety net for concerned family and friends.
These automated calls are scheduled when convenient for recipients and if it goes unanswered, a follow-up call will be made to a designated contact. To learn more, call us at 619-740-4214. For locations and services outside of East County, call 1-800-510-2020.
Hospice and palliative care services
At Sharp HospiceCare, we believe that hospice is more than end-of-life support. It's about comfort, compassion and giving every patient the best possible quality of life. We're skilled at pain management and symptom control, but we're also human beings with loved ones of our own — and we're at your side when you need us the most.
Medicare
At Sharp, we’re here to support you and answer all your Medicare questions, whether you are new to Medicare — turning 65 or over 65 and retiring soon — or already have a Medicare plan.
We offer a variety of ways for you to learn more about Medicare from the convenience of your home. You can attend a free webinar or connect directly with a Medicare specialist.
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Learn how you can make a lasting gift to Sharp HealthCare through legacy planning.
Mental health services
Sharp HealthCare's inpatient older adult programs accommodate the special needs of seniors. Each patient is under the care of a psychiatrist who directs a treatment team of registered nurses, social workers, activity therapists, psychologists, occupational therapists and mental health workers, all trained to identify the special behavioral and physical health needs of seniors.
Treatment focuses on helping to restore or maintain function while helping to achieve the highest level of independence possible.
Learn more about our mental health services for older adults.
Senior Resource Centers
Whether you're an older adult or caregiver, our Senior Resource Centers offer a multitude of information and resources to assist you with your health needs. Our centers provide free health education classes, health screenings, community-based flu shots and referrals to other health services and specialties.
Our senior life experts are deeply connected within the senior care industry and have gathered resources and information from multiple services across San Diego County.
To receive information about quarterly activities by email, contact us at src@sharp.com. We will add you to our distribution list, which you may unsubscribe from at any time.
Skilled nursing services
At Sharp HealthCare, we understand how important it is to help each of our patients retain the highest level of independence. If your loved one requires a higher level of care than can be provided at home — but does not require hospitalization — we can help.
Our skilled nursing services support many conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, recuperating from surgery, rehabilitation and stroke.
Vial of Life
The Vial of Life is a small container that can be placed on your refrigerator door and holds important health-related information, such as your name, address and medication history. If paramedics arrive in an emergency, this information assists them in providing a fast, accurate medical response. Download the Vial of Life form (also available in Spanish) and place it on your refrigerator. Keep extra copies in your car and wallet, and bring it when visiting your doctor.
To obtain a Vial of Life container, call us at 619-740-4214. Our team provides training to local EMS to ensure they look for the Vial of Life, drastically improving their ability to provide the best care possible.
Volunteer programs
If you’re looking to stay active, we recommend getting involved with Sharp as a volunteer.
Serve your community, meet new people and assist in a wide variety of meaningful programs at one of our hospitals. Whether you'd like to greet visitors, raise funds, provide companionship or work in a gift shop, we have countless ways you can help throughout San Diego.
Caregiving resources
Being a caregiver takes courage, patience, persistence and the support of family, friends and the community. If you are a caregiver, remember to take care of yourself. Here are some solutions for caregivers to help prevent burnout.
Adult day care centers
Free time is cherished and rare. Consider using adult day care centers or homemakers to help alleviate the burden of caring for someone around the clock.
Adult day care centers offer care recipients therapeutic social interaction, and health services if needed. Contact San Diego County's Aging & Independence Services at 1-800-510-2020 for a list of adult and social day care centers.
Help with meals
Nutrition is an issue that continually arises when taking care of a family member or friend. Meals on Wheels (1-800-573-6467) delivers low-cost hot lunches and cold suppers seven days a week. This service not only offers nourishment but also adds social interaction to those who may be living alone.
Senior nutrition sites also serve low-cost lunch at local senior centers. This nonthreatening avenue can also encourage seniors to become involved in outside activities.
For someone who has difficulty shopping for groceries, agencies and businesses exist that will shop for them for a reasonable fee. Contact Aging & Independence Services at 1-800-510-2020 for more information.
Local resources
Several local agencies can provide information on services available to help with the caregiving burden:
Senior Resource Centers
Our Senior Resource Centers focus on connections and resources. San Diego County has a vast array of resources available for older adults and caregivers.
At the Senior Resource Center, we endeavor to deliver The Sharp Experience to those who are seeking more information. We do this by offering consultations, phone calls and resource support when it matters most. The benefit of utilizing this service is that you can talk with experts in resources to ensure that you're getting the right resource at the right time.
To receive information about quarterly activities by email, contact us at src@sharp.com. We will add you to our distribution list, which you may unsubscribe from at any time.
Senior services locations
Sharp HealthCare offers many health services for seniors — from classes to specialized care to health education.
Senior Resource Centers
Sharp Senior Resource Centers offer screenings, lectures, health education classes, fitness opportunities, health and wellness information, referrals to Sharp HealthCare and more.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
9000 Wakarusa
La Mesa, CA 91942
619-740-4214
Sharp Memorial Hospital
7901 Frost St.
San Diego, CA 92123
858-939-3400
Our older adult services
Sharp Mesa Vista's Older Adult Services program is designed to address specific issues that seniors face, including depression, anxiety or other mental health problems.
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
7850 Vista Hill Ave.
San Diego, CA 92123
858-836-8434
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