Finding reliable senior resources in Marion County can make a significant difference for older adults and the families who care for them. Whether you live in Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Summerfield, Marion Oaks, Silver Springs, or another Marion County community, this guide connects you with trusted local organizations and services.
Whether you’re planning for the future, supporting an aging parent, or navigating a recent health change, these local resources can provide valuable information, assistance, and support to help seniors remain safe, healthy, and independent.
If you or a loved one is also considering assisted living, independent living, or memory care, Senior Consulting Advisors provides personalized guidance to help families explore senior living options throughout Marion County—at no cost to you.
If you or a loved one is beginning to explore assisted living, memory care, or independent living, Senior Consulting Advisors provides personalized guidance at no cost to families.
Marion County offers a variety of resources for older adults, including caregiver support, Meals on Wheels, transportation services, senior centers, veterans benefits, Alzheimer’s and dementia resources, financial assistance, and home care programs. This guide brings together trusted organizations serving seniors throughout Marion County.
Seniors in Marion County have access to transportation programs, nutrition services, caregiver support, adult day care, home care, senior centers, legal assistance, veterans services, and memory care resources. Many of these organizations serve residents across all of Marion County.
The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serves as a central source of information for seniors, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. The ADRC can help connect you with long-term care resources, benefits counseling, caregiver support, transportation, and other local services. You’ll find contact information for the Marion County ADRC in this guide.
Several organizations throughout Marion County offer transportation assistance for older adults, including rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, senior centers, and other essential destinations. Eligibility and service areas vary by program, so it’s best to contact the transportation provider directly for details.
Eligible older adults may qualify for home-delivered meals through Meals on Wheels or other nutrition programs operating throughout Marion County. Congregate dining sites and community meal programs are also available in many areas for seniors who are able to travel.
Depending on eligibility, seniors may qualify for Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid, SNAP benefits, utility assistance, prescription assistance, veterans benefits, property tax exemptions, and other local or state programs. Organizations listed on this page can help determine which benefits may be available.
Many older adults successfully remain at home with support from home care, transportation, meal delivery, and caregiver assistance. However, if daily activities become difficult, falls become more frequent, memory loss progresses, or safety becomes a concern, assisted living or memory care may provide the additional support needed. Senior Consulting Advisors can help families evaluate their options at no cost.
Families can start by contacting the Marion County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) or exploring the local organizations listed on this page. If you’re also considering assisted living, memory care, or independent living, Senior Consulting Advisors provides free guidance to help families understand their options and connect with appropriate senior care resources.
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