People Coordinated Services
Southwestern Center

5133 South Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90043
Tel: (323) 294-5226
Fax: (323) 294-9831
Email: Eldercare@pcs-socal.org 

Serving Zip Codes 90008, 90016 (shared), 90018 (shared), 90043, 90045, 90047 (shared), 90066 (shared), 90094, 90245, 90247 (shared), 90293

People Coordinated Services (PCS) Multipurpose Center serves people 60 years of age and older, who reside in the southwestern area of Los Angeles. The PCS service area include the Eighth Councilmanic District, the Crenshaw Baldwin Hills area, and other neighboring communities.

The philosophy of the center is that seniors should have a single place to go to receive a variety of services.

PCS is partially funded by the Los Angeles City Department of Aging and the Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging.

List of Services

A typical calendar of events and services for one month includes:

Nutrition - Hot Well-Balanced Meals

A hot well-balanced meal, as well as other nutrition, are provided for seniors 60 years of age or older who participate in the PCS nutrition program.

Congregate nutrition services are provided five days a week, at six sites, located in the southwestern area of Los Angeles. This area includes the following communities:

Map to Nutrition Sites:

Home delivered meals are provided to regular participants, who are unable to attend the congregate site due to illness.

Nutrition and related supportive services include:

Health Services

Our health services include health screenings such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol levels, blood sugar levels and foot exams by nurses, podiatrists, and other professionals. Call for more information.

Transportation

We provide transportation for seniors to participate in services at our centers and for special appointments.

Escort service is provided by having a companion to accompany seniors on trips such as to their doctor, shopping and banking.

Community Services

This includes meaningful classes, sewing, knitting, and exercise as well as other creative, social, educational, physical, psychological and economical activities.

Consumer Services

We provide assistance with completing forms such as renter's rebate and tax preparation forms.

Special Events & Recreational Trips

A full range of special programs and recreational trips are provided throughout the year to meet the needs of seniors. these activities are designed to keep seniors active, healthy and involved. Seniors are challenged mentally and physically to enable them to continue to enjoy life in their later years.

Outreach Services

Telephone Reassurance
Volunteers call homebound seniors regularly to comfort them. We also call to keep in touch and to find out how they are doing. you can assist this group as a volunteer.

Visiting
Volunteers visit seniors in their home or convalescent home to reassure and comfort them.

Case Management

The case management program provides comprehensive social services to the at risk elderly and disabled population in the southwestern area of Los Angeles.

The program seeks to assist the elderly population in maintaining independent living and to coordinate services which enable clients to remain in their community environment.

Trained case workers assist with filing applications for financial and social services.

Information and Referral
Includes giving information about resources, programs, activities and services that are available and convenient. We make arrangements and appointments to link seniors with services we do not provide at the Multipurpose Center.

Adult Day Care

Our adult day care center is licensed to care for seniors who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia, as well as Stroke survivors and the frail elderly.

The Alzheimer's and Dementia Social Day Care Program and Resource Center is located at:

4703 Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(323) 295-9925

We provide direct supervision and a care plan to maintain current level of functioning and delay institutionalization. Trained staff assist with activities of daily living. We arrange and provide organized social, cultural, and recreational activities.

Services provided:

Caregivers are encouraged to become involved in bi-weekly support groups, advisory committee and care planning for their loved ones.

Program costs

All fees are based on a sliding fee scale. A self-declaration of income is required.

The goals of the program are:

The center is funded by the Alzheimer's Association Los Angeles Chapter & the Frank N. Mellinger Alzheimer's Fund.

Caregiver Support

Those who have the responsibility of caring for a senior are welcomed to attend our support, educational, and discussion groups. We provide referral to community organizations and have a resource library with helpful books and pamphlets.

About People Coordinated Services (PCS)

People Coordinated Services of Southern California, Inc. (PCS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to a system of quality programs and services designed to challenge and empower individuals, families and communities to maximize their potential.

Founded in 1939 in response to critical demand for a social service component that focused on neglected poor and minority populations, PCS has evolved today into a full service agency offering programs to meet the needs of the underserved population as they exist in today's society.