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Eldercare Locator — National Senior Services Directory

Name: Eldercare Locator — National Senior Services Directory
Telephone: 1-800-677-1116

Free federal service connecting older adults and caregivers to local services — meals, in-home care, transportation, caregiver support, and elder abuse resources.

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1-800-677-1116

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English

How to access senior-support help

A local aging agency can help you find meals, rides, care or help for a caregiver. Each service has its own rules. Ask who it serves.

What to bring

Ask what papers to bring. If you are helping someone apply, ask what consent or proof of your role is needed.

Typical timeline

Meals, rides and home care may have different waitlists. Ask each service when help could start.

Where listings come from

Federal and state program databases, nonprofit registries, 211 networks, community health directories, and reviewed community submissions.

When they were last checked

Verified resources show a check date. Records marked unverified have not been independently confirmed — call ahead before visiting.

What "verified" means

A verified resource has had its contact information, hours, and services confirmed through a direct source — a government registry, official website, or direct outreach.

Coverage status

ClearHelp accepts assigned ZIP codes across all states, D.C., and U.S. territories. Local depth is strongest in 13 metro markets; elsewhere, results may be state, territory, remote, or national when the source explicitly confirms that reach.Call 211 where available if local results are limited or you need more options right away.

How to report a change

If a phone number, address, or service has changed, use the Report an issue link on any resource card. We review all reports.

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