Aging & wellness services

At Jewish Family Service, we honor, respect, and understand the aging process. We are dedicated to ensuring older adults live a safe, active, and healthy life. Our many programs allow older adults to maintain their independence throughout the aging process.

Looking for Help?
Call the JFS Older Adult Access Line at (858) 637-3040 to get the support and information you need about Jewish Family Service programs and services available throughout San Diego.

Our Access Line Coordinator will go through an initial assessment with you, and help you find the best program and services to fit your needs. Our Access Line Coordinator can help connect you with residential and housing options, meal programs, social programs, counseling and support groups, homemaker and care services, transportation, care management services, and more.

Programs and Services

Bikkur Holim Friendly Visitor - Friendly volunteers bring joy, conversation, community connection, and friendship to isolated Jewish older adults and homebound/ill individuals.

Creating Opportunities for Older Persons (Co-Op) - We bring social programming and activities to residents in naturally occurring retirement communities.

Foodmobile - Our dedicated volunteers deliver hot nutritious kosher meals to isolated older adults and younger homebound disabled adults.

Geriatric Care Management - Our professional care managers are experts in the field of aging. They help manage the growing and complex demands and responsibilities of caring for you or your loved one.

JFS Fix-It Service - Trained and screened volunteers provide home safety modifications and minor home repairs for older adults age 60 and over.

Social & Wellness Centers - Our three Social & Wellness Centers provide a fun location to exercise your mind, body, and spirit through a variety of social, recreational, and educational programming. All three provide Kosher lunches, daily activities, and transportation through our On the Go service.

• North County Inland Center (Temple Adat Shalom) 
• College Avenue Center (Congregation Beth Jacob)
• University City Older Adult Center (Congregation Beth Israel)

On the Go - On the Go provides group and individual transportation solutions for older adults to medical and personal appointments, community events, Social & Wellness Centers, shopping centers, organized excursions, and more.

Serving Older Holocaust Survivors (SOS) - We are dedicated to ensuring our community’s Holocaust survivors spend their older adult years living in safe, positive, and healthy environments.

Referral Application for vendors serving the elderly
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