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 during the last 35 years.

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