The Center for Elders’ Independence helps at-risk seniors live at home, instead of in nursing homes

A message about COVID-19 from CEI

Our not-for-profit organization works to improve the total environment of older adults in the East Bay

We support our participants’ medical, social, emotional and nutritional needs. Our care teams include 11 professional disciplines. Every week, they meet in one room to review our participants’ care plans and changes in medical conditions, social engagement and emotional well-being. Although there are never any co-pays for services or medications, CEI-PACE will be the participant’s sole service provider & CEI guarantees access to services, but not to a specific provider.

This model of care is the Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Our sister organization, On-Lok in San Francisco, created this care model 45 years ago. Today, 35 PACE centers in California take care of over 6,500 participants.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Center for Elders’ Independence provides high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, which promote autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities.

2019 Impact Report

Read the 2019 Impact Report

The services we offer:

Transportation Services

Transportation to PACE Centers and Medical Appointments

Nutrition Services

Ongoing Dietary Reviews and Weight Management
Hot Meals Provided at PACE Centers

In-Home Services

Personal Care
Light Housekeeping
Meal Delivery for Home-Bound Seniors

Medical Services

Primary and Nursing Care
Hospital Services and Surgery
Emergency and Urgent Care Services
Medical Specialists
Prescription Medications
Medical Equipment
Dental Care, Optometry, Podiatry
Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy
Outpatient Labs and X-rays
Nursing Home Care

Social Services

Ongoing Case Management
Behavior Health Support
Recreational Therapy Programs
- Social Outings
- Social Time at CEI Centers

Family Services

Caregiver Support and Education
Meetings with CEI Personnel (if needed)

Logistical Services

Coordination of Medical Services, Appointments, Medication Delivery

The History of CEI: 35 Years of Helping East Bay Seniors Live at Home

Since the early 80’s, our unwavering goal has been to help vulnerable seniors stay in the community they love.

We’ve gone from one adult day center at Highland Hospital to six centers throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. We’ve served thousands of people in the East Bay since 1982.

But no matter how much the Center for Elders’ Independence grows, we never lose sight of our mission. We will always strive to improve the quality of life for our seniors and help them age with dignity.

Timeline:

1982

Community Adult Day Health Services, the precursor to CEI, opens Alameda County’s first ADHC
1992

CEI becomes a PACE organization with a center at Highland Hospital with 40 participants
1994

San Pablo PACE Center opens
2000

Berkeley PACE Center opens
2001

Highland PACE Center moves to Eastmont Town Center location
2006

400 participants
2009

Josie Barrow PACE Center opens
2011

500 participants
2013

600 participants
2013-2014

CEI partners with two alternative care settings—Hong Fook ADHC and Guardian ADHC
2016

700 participants
2017

CEI purchases Guardian ADHC
2017

San Leandro Center opens
2018

Guardian ADHC remodeled and refreshed
2019

Downtown Oakland Day Center moves and opens in new remodeled location