Local Senior Care Resources by State

Every state has a network of publicly funded agencies and programs designed to help seniors age in place, access care, and navigate the healthcare system. These resources are free or low-cost and available regardless of income level.

What Can Local Resources Help With?

• Finding Services: Connect with meal programs, transportation, adult day services, home care agencies, and respite care options in your community.
• Understanding Benefits: Get help enrolling in Medicare, understanding Medicaid eligibility, and maximizing available benefits.
• Care Planning: Work with care coordinators who can assess needs and develop personalized care plans.
• Resolving Issues: Address concerns about care quality, billing problems, or rights violations in care facilities.
• Accessing Financial Help: Learn about state programs that can help pay for care, including Medicaid waivers and state supplements.
• Caregiver Support: Find support groups, respite care, training, and counseling for family caregivers.

How to Use This Resource

Select your state from the map above to access a comprehensive directory of local resources. Each state page includes:

• Direct contact information for your State Unit on Aging
• List of Area Agencies on Aging serving your region
• SHIP Medicare counseling program details
• Long-term care ombudsman contact information
• Adult Protective Services reporting hotlines
• State-specific Medicaid waiver programs
• Unique state programs and initiatives
• Local Alzheimer's Association chapters
• State Veterans Affairs offices and homes

All services listed are publicly funded or nonprofit organizations. While services may be free or have sliding scale fees based on income, no one is turned away due to inability to pay.