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Lake County Senior & Disabled Resource Directory

 

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Housing & Shelter

 

 

 

 

City of Clearlake Housing Rehabilitation Program

............................................................................ 994-8201 ext. 111

Loans for the repair of housing owned and/or occupied by lower income households. Owner-occupants who are permanently disabled or age 62+ may be eligible for deferred payment loans. Funds can be used for improvements such as re-roofing, electrical, plumbing, and structural repairs. Eligibility:  Homeowner living in the City of Clearlake, conforming to maximum income limits set by HUD. See www.clearlake.ca.us.

 

City of Lakeport Housing Loan Program

Lakeport Community Development Dept.,..................... 263-5613 ext. 15

Provides direct (amortized) loans at below market interest (repaid in monthly installments over 15 years; or deferred) for housing rehabilitation projects and in some cases, new construction. Eligibility:  City of Lakeport resident or non-profit agency conforming to maximum income limits established by the State for low and moderate income individuals. Apply at City of Lakeport Community Devel. Dept.

 

Lake County Owner Occupied Housing Rehab Program

16170 Main St., Ste. D, PO Box 1049, Lower Lake..................... 995-7120

Simple annual interest loans for specified home rehabilitation projects. Deferred payment loans, interest-only payment loans, and amortized loans available based on income qualifications. Amortized loans will be 15 years and/or up to 30 years at the discretion of Lake County, payable at any time with no-prepayment penalty. Eligibility:  Residents of the unincorporated area of the County (not Lakeport nor Clearlake) who own and reside in the home to be rehabilitated and meet low-income eligibility. Contingent upon program funds. See www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/DepartmentDirectory/Social_Services.htm.

 

North Coast Energy Services, Inc. – Weatherization Program

966-B Mazzoni St., PO Box 413, Ukiah.............................. 800-233-4480

Provides free weatherization services to improve the energy efficiency of homes, including attic insulation, weather-stripping, minor housing repairs, and related energy conservation measures. Available to households approx. every five years. Eligibility:  Must meet limited-income criteria. Call Toll-Free line for application. Phone reception:  Mon. – Thurs., 8:00 a.m. – Noon.

 

PG&E Energy Partners Program

Toll-Free Smarter Energy Line.......................................... 800-933-9555

TDD/TTY...................................................................... 800-652-4712

Provides qualified low-income customers free weatherization measures and energy-efficient appliances to reduce gas and electricity usage. Eligibility:  PG&E customer, must meet household income limitations and have not participated in the program in prior 10 years.  Visit website for more program details. Call or complete online referral at www.pge.com/energypartners.

 

USDA Rural Development

777 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa...................................... 526-6797 ext. 4

TDD............................................................................ 530-792-5848

Housing Repair Program provides grants and/or loans to very-low income homeowners in homes considered modest for the area. Grants limited to those age 62+. Mobile homes may be eligible if the site is owned by the applicant and home is on a permanent foundation or will be, with Section 504 funds. Call office for prequalification. See www.rurdev.usda.gov/ca.

 

 

Habitat for Humanity

16285 Main St., PO Box 1830, Lower Lake................................ 994-1100

Helps families in need to build simple, decent, affordable housing, through volunteer labor and donations of money/materials. Houses are sold to partner families at no profit and are financed with affordable, no-interest mortgages. Eligibility:  Owner families invest 500 hours of their own labor and sweat equity into building their houses and houses of others.

 

Lake County Housing Commission

16170 Main St., Ste. D, PO Box 1049, Lower Lake..................... 995-7120

Provides three low-income housing services: Owner Occupied Housing Rehab Program; First Time Home Buyers Assistance Program; and Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Eligibility:  See individual program requirements. Contingent upon the availability of program funds. See www.co.lake.ca.us/Government/DepartmentDirectory/Social_Services.htm.

 

  • First Time Home Buyers Assistance Program

Provides financial support in the form of deferred payment loans to families who might otherwise be unable to purchase a home. Eligibility:  Residents of the unincorporated area of the County (not Lakeport nor Clearlake). Household income cannot exceed 80% of Lake County’s Median Income, adjusted annually for household size. Contact office for an application. Contingent upon program funds.

 

  • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

Rental assistance program for very low-income households. Waiting list may be closed but opens periodically for new applications. Eligibility:  Household income cannot exceed 50% of Lake County’s Median Income adjusted annually for household size. Preferance given to households under 30% of Median. Contact office for an application. Contingent upon program funds.

 

Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation (RCHDC)

499 Leslie St., Ukiah............................................................ 463-1975

Subsidized housing, property management services, and self-help program towards home ownership. Eligibility:  Requirements vary per housing project. Contact individual housing complexes to complete application. See www.rchdc.org.

 

Homeless & Transitional Housing

 

Lake County Community Action Agency Transitional Shelter

15312 Lakeshore Dr., PO Box 969, Clearlake............................ 995-0495

Or...................................................................................... 995-0473

Operates Lake County's only transitional shelter with a capacity of housing 22 people in five units. Provides case management for shelter residents, including counseling, life skills training, access to job training, and job development.

 

Lake Family Resource Center –  Rape & Domestic Violence Crisis Center

896 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport................................................. 262-1611

Toll-Free...................................................................... 888-775-8336

24/7 crisis line.............................................................. 888-485-7333

Provides services to victims and families. Advocacy, peer counseling, and restraining orders are available. Therapy and counseling services. Shelter for women and children through the Freedom House. See www.lakefrc.org.

 

 

·        Adagio

15117 Olympic Dr., Clearlake................................................. 995-0370

Family complex, 2, 3 and 4 bdrm (3 accessible units).

 

·        Austin Manor Apts.

14900 Burns Valley Rd., Clearlake.......................................... 995-1650

Senior complex, 1 bdrm (2 accessible units). Eligibility:  62+ unless disabled.

 

·        Autumn Village Apts.

14930 Burns Valley Rd., Clearlake.......................................... 995-1650

Senior complex, 1 bdrm (4 accessible units). Eligibility:  62+ unless disabled.

 

·        Cache Creek Apts.

16080 Dam Rd., Clearlake..................................................... 994-9581

Family complex, 2, 3, and 4 bdrm (5 accessible units).

 

·        Clearlake Apts.

7145 Old Hwy 53, Clearlake................................................... 994-5111

Family complex, 1, 2, and 3 bdrm.

 

·        Clearlake Commons Clearlake Village

15160 Austin Dr., Clearlake................................................... 994-1163

Family complex, 1, 2 bdrm (accessible units: 6 at CC, 4 at CV).

 

·        Highlands Village

Office, 6215 Old Hwy 53, Clearlake......................................... 994-7538

Senior complex, 1 bdrm (4 accessible units). Eligibility:  62+ or mobility impaired and very low or extremely low income.

 

·        Lakeport Village Apts.

901 S. Forbes St., Lakeport.................................................... 263-5231

Family complex, 1, 2 bdrm (2 accessible units).

 

·        Lakeview Apts.

525 Bevins St., Lakeport....................................................... 263-7021

Senior complex, studio, 1 bdrm (4 accessible units). Eligibility:  62+ unless mobility impaired.

 

·        Lakeview Terrace Apts.

7055 Old Hwy 53, Clearlake................................................... 995-5295

Family complex, 2, 3, 4 bdrm (4 accessible units).

 

·        Middletown Garden Apts.

15750 Knowles Ln., Middletown.............................................. 987-9668

1, 2, 3 bdrm (2 accessible units). Eligibility:  62+ senior section; other section 18+. 

 

·        Nice Village Apts.

6620 Collier Ave., Upper Lake................................................ 274-8259

Family complex, 1, 2, 3 bdrm (2 accessible units).

 

·        North Shore Villas

5860 E. Hwy. 20, Lucerne...................................................... 274-2318

Senior complex, 1 bdrm (4 accessible units). Eligibility:  62+

 

·        Oak Hill Apts.

4425 Cruickshank, Kelseyville................................................ 279-1500

Family complex, 2, 3, 4 bdrm (2 accessible units). Eligibility:  18+ unless mobility impaired, must be current or retired domestic farm laborer.

 

·        Olympic Villa Apts.

14580 Olympic Dr., Clearlake................................................. 995-1730

Senior complex, 1 bdrm (3 accessible units). Eligibility:  62+ or persons with special needs. Submit 5 year landlord history and 6 months bank statements.

 

·        Olympic Village

15097 Olympic Dr., Clearlake................................................. 995-0370

Senior complex, 1, 2 bdrm (3 accessible units). Eligibility: at least one member of household must be 55+. Pick up applications at Adagio, 15117 Olympic Dr.

 

·        Orchard Garden Apts.

5025 Gaddy Ct., Kelseyville................................................... 279-0804

Family complex,1, 2, 3 bdrm (2 accessible units).

 

·        Sunshine Manor

2031 Giselman St., Lakeport.................................................. 263-3761

Senior complex, 1 bdrm (4 accessible units). Eligibility:  62+ unless mobility impaired.

 

·        Walnut Grove Apts.

3155 Smith Ln., Clearlake...................................................... 995-0775

Senior complex, 1, 2 bdrm (4 accessible units). Eligibility:  55+ and meet income limits. Come in to complete application.

 

 

 

Note: Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly

Also called "Board and Care Homes" or "Assisted Living Facilities." RCFEs provide room and board, plus care and supervision. Care is typically non-medical, but in some instances limited health care services are provided by appropriately skilled professionals. For information on choosing a facility, contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program of Lake and Mendocino Counties at 467-5835.

 

·        A Nice Care Home

6784 Crump Ave., Nice.......................................................... 274-9938

 

·        Clover Valley Guest Home

820 Clover Valley Rd., Upper Lake.......................................... 275-2405

 

·        Deerwood

7790 Brower Ln., Kelseyville.................................................. 279-8735

 

·        Edelweiss Guest Home

955 Pool St., Lakeport.......................................................... 263-4340

 

·        Lakeview Manor

4724 Terrace Ave., Lakeport.................................................. 263-6950

 

·        Lakeview Villa

135 Henderson Dr., Clearlake Oaks......................................... 998-9670

 

·        Orchard Park

14789 Burns Valley Rd., Clearlake.......................................... 995-1900

 

·        Walnut Grove Retreat

6680 Bergesen Dr., Kelseyville............................................... 279-1102

 

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)

650 Harrison St., San Francisco.............. 800-474-1116 or 415-974-5171

Dedicated to improving the quality of care for California's long-term care consumers, and educating people about nursing homes, residential care/assisted living and long-term care issues. Pre-placement counseling, estate planning information, Medi-Cal, and on-line nursing home and residential care/assisted living guides and fact sheets. Lawyer referral service. See www.canhr.org.

 

Community Care Licensing Division

Licensing and regulatory agency for various California licensed care facilities, including residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE). Searchable database of RCFE and other types of licensed care facilities at http://ccl.dss.cahwnet.gov. Follow ‘Find Licensed Care’ link.

 

Ombudsman Program of Lake and Mendocino Counties

747 S. State St., PO Box 839, Ukiah........................................ 467-5835

24 hr Reporting Line...................................................... 800-231-4024

Receives and investigates complaints made by or on behalf of residents of nursing and residential care homes. Visits facilities regularly to monitor and resolve problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 


For questions, contact Senior Information & Assistance at 707-468-5132 (or 1-800-510-2020 within Lake and Mendocino Counties) or email us at IASpecialist@hotmail.com.