The Kings County Commission on Aging provides services to seniors aged 60+ in Kings and Tulare counties. It offers programs related to health insurance counseling, nutrition assistance including Meals on Wheels, legal assistance, senior centers, ombudsman services, counseling, and transportation assistance. The agency has a board and staff that oversees these programs and services, with the goal of supporting senior citizens as outlined in the Older Americans Act. It provides information, referrals, and acts as an advocate for area seniors.

1. Kings County Commission on Aging (KCCOA) Serving Kings/Tulare County Senior Residents 60yrs and older. 680 N. Campus Dr. Ste. D Hanford, Ca. 93230 (559) 582-3211 ext. 2828

4. Preventative Health Care for the Aging Program (P.H.C.A)

5. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

6. Multi-purpose Senior Service Program (MSSP)

7. Adult Day Care Centers

8. Legal Assistance: wills, power-of-attorney, etc…

10. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: Provides an objective, independent mediator to resolve problems for residents in skilled nursing facilities and residential care facilities for the elderly.

11. Senior Counseling: Ongoing support groups and individual counseling.

12. Senior Access for Engagement Program (SAFE)

14. Transportation Train : Amtrak Bus Service: Orange Belt Lines & Greyhound Bus Lines Taxi Service Medical Transportation Kings Area Rural Transit (KART) $10 books of tickets can be purchased at KCCOA for $5 for seniors. Monthly passes can also be purchased at half price.

17. Caregiver’s Support Groups: A place in which a group of participants can feel comfortable and safe expressing themselves as caregivers.

18. SAFE (Senior Access for Engagement) Personal Consultation Services (559) 582-3211 ext: 2828