In Sacramento County, one call can open several doors, but the organizations do different jobs. Area 4 Agency on Aging provides guidance and referrals across seven counties; Sacramento County screens applications for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS); Meals on Wheels Sacramento County addresses food needs through home delivery and cafés. Knowing which office decides a benefit and which one helps locate it can prevent a family from waiting for an answer at the wrong place.
For meals, caregiver support, or community services, the state directory lists Area 4 at 1401 El Camino Avenue and 916-486-1876. Its Sacramento County page and regional service directory help identify partners for a specific address. Area 4 can guide callers, but a referral does not reserve a place: each provider confirms criteria, waiting lists, contributions, and schedules. The Area 4 profile explains coverage and contact points.
IHSS is the public route for requesting authorized domestic, personal, or paramedical assistance at home. Applicants must live in Sacramento County, be age 65 or older, blind, or disabled, meet Medi-Cal eligibility, and submit the SOC 873 medical form. Start by calling 916-874-9471 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., or submit the county application. A social worker assesses the case and decides tasks and hours; filing paperwork does not guarantee approval. See the IHSS requirements and steps here.
For food, Meals on Wheels Sacramento County accepts phone applications from people age 60 and older who cannot readily leave home or cook because of illness, recovery, or other limitations. The organization describes prepared meals, wellness checks, and community cafés at multiple county sites. People able to attend a center should call first to learn that site’s process; those seeking home delivery must complete screening because capacity can change. The profile lists the phone, address, and meal formats.
Before calling, note the ZIP code, mobility, health coverage, whether the person lives alone, needed tasks, and availability for an assessment visit. Ask who administers the benefit, what documents are missing, and whether a wait or suggested contribution applies. IHSS determines individual eligibility; Area 4 connects residents with regional services, and Meals on Wheels manages its own programs. For transportation, Medicare, resident advocacy, or caregiver support, Area 4 can identify the appropriate local provider.
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Area 4 Agency on Aging — Sacramento County
1401 El Camino Avenue, 4th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95815
Area 4 Agency on Aging coordinates resources for older adults and caregivers in Sacramento and six other Northern California counties. The state directory lists its office at 1401 El Camino Avenue, fourth floor, and phone number 916-486-1876. This is an administrative contact point; call before trav
Information, meals, caregiver support, health promotion, and referrals for Sacramento; the regional agency covers seven counties.
Sacramento County IHSS Public Authority
9300 Tech Center Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95826
IHSS is a public benefit administered by Sacramento County to help eligible people remain safely in their own homes. It may cover domestic tasks, personal care, and certain paramedical services identified through the process; it is not a general cleaning service purchased directly, and age alone doe
County assessment for authorizing domestic, personal, and paramedical in-home services for eligible Medi-Cal applicants.
Meals on Wheels Sacramento County
7375 Park City Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831
Meals on Wheels Sacramento County is a local nonprofit that pairs food support with regular contact for older adults living in the county. Its home-delivery program is intended for people age 60 and older who cannot readily leave home or prepare meals because of illness, recovery, or other limitatio
Home-delivered and community meals, wellness checks, cafés, restaurant options, and pet food in Sacramento County.
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Official website of Area 4 Agency on Aging — Sacramento County ↗
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California Department of Aging · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Agency on Aging Area 4 · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Area 4 Agency on Aging — Sacramento County ↗
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Agency on Aging Area 4 · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Area 4 Agency on Aging — Sacramento County ↗
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Agency on Aging Area 4 · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Sacramento County IHSS Public Authority ↗
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Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Sacramento County IHSS Public Authority ↗
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Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Sacramento County IHSS Public Authority ↗
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Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Sacramento County IHSS Public Authority ↗
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Sacramento County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Sacramento County IHSS Public Authority ↗
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Sacramento County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Meals on Wheels Sacramento County ↗
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Meals on Wheels Sacramento County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Meals on Wheels Sacramento County ↗
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Meals on Wheels Sacramento County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Meals on Wheels Sacramento County ↗
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Meals on Wheels Sacramento County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Meals on Wheels Sacramento County ↗
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Meals on Wheels Sacramento County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Meals on Wheels Sacramento County ↗
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Meals on Wheels Sacramento County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Official website of Meals on Wheels Sacramento County ↗
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Meals on Wheels Sacramento County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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California Department of Aging · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Sacramento County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Meals on Wheels Sacramento County · Accessed October 23, 2026
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Agency on Aging Area 4 · Accessed October 23, 2026
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