Beyond finding a community, Jacksonville Senior Advisor points Jacksonville-area families to the free and low-cost resources that help an older adult stay safe and supported — whether they're aging at home or planning a move. Here's where to start across Northeast Florida.
Core resources for Northeast Florida seniors
- ElderSource — Area Agency on Aging for Northeast Florida: free options counseling, benefits screening, and caregiver support. Elder Helpline 1-888-242-4464 / (904) 391-6699. Serves Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau, and Baker counties.
- Florida SMMC LTC Medicaid: long-term care coverage for eligible seniors — see our Florida senior care hub.
- Veterans benefits: VA Aid & Attendance and the Jacksonville VA Outpatient Clinic; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
- Meals, transportation & senior centers: Meals on Wheels, non-emergency medical transport, and community senior centers throughout the metro.
- Verify a license: check any facility's AHCA record on Florida Health Finder (floridahealthfinder.gov) before you tour.
Neighborhood resource guides
Local senior resources — senior centers, meal delivery, transportation, and support groups — for specific Jacksonville-metro neighborhoods.
San Marco (Jacksonville, FL)
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View →Avondale (Jacksonville, FL)
View →San Jose (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Mandarin (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Baymeadows (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Deerwood (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Arlington (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Southside (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Downtown Jacksonville (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Ortega (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Springfield (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Murray Hill (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Bartram Park (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Tinseltown (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Sandalwood (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Cedar Hills (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Beauclerc (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Lakewood (Jacksonville, FL)
View →Sawgrass (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
View →Palm Valley (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
View →Downtown St. Augustine (St. Augustine, FL)
View →Anastasia Island (St. Augustine, FL)
View →Downtown Orange Park (Orange Park, FL)
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Not sure where to begin? Talk it over with a free Jacksonville Senior Advisor advisor — no fee, no pressure either way. Send a message or email [email protected].
