Eldercare Locator
Verified working Aug 3, 2026
A U.S. locator for local aging services and caregiver support.
Eldercare Locator is a U.S. government-supported resource for finding community services for older adults, caregivers, and families. Visitors can search by location or contact trained staff by phone/text, chat, or email for help identifying local aging resources, including Area Agencies on Aging.
Why it stands out
- Operated as an official U.S. government service through the Administration for Community Living.
- Combines a searchable locator with live help by phone/text, chat, and email.
- Designed around local aging-service networks rather than only general health information.
- Connects users to Area Agencies on Aging and community services that vary by location.
Good to know
- Focused on services for older adults and caregivers in the United States.
- Search usefulness depends on entering a location and on the availability of local community resources.
- It is a referral and information service, not a direct care provider or emergency service.
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Family caregivers and older adults use it to find nearby aging services before a care need becomes urgent. Look up community-based meal, transportation, in-home, or support programs in a specific area. Contact trained staff when a family is unsure which local agency handles an aging-related need. Find official starting points for aging services after a move or hospital discharge.
Location-based resource search for older-adult services; national phone/text support at 1-800-677-1116; online chat and email contact options; featured factsheets and guides on aging-related topics such as nutrition; links to ACL, HHS, USA.gov, and partner aging organizations.
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