Senior Resources - Marion County, Florida

Introduction to Senior Resources in Marion County

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. 

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Marion County Senior Resources

Aging & Disability Resources (ADRC)

  • Elder Options – Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging
    • Phone: 1-800-262-2243
    • Services: Aging & Disability Resource Center services, information and referrals, options counseling, caregiver assistance, long-term care resources, and connections to programs that help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent throughout Marion County
 

Meals & Nutrition Programs 

  • Marion Senior Services – Meals on Wheels
    • Website: marionseniorservices.org
    • Phone: 352-620-3501
    • Services: Home-delivered Meals on Wheels for eligible homebound seniors and congregate meals at several Marion County locations, including nutrition programs that provide meals, socialization, health education, and recreation

 

  • Gateway to Hope Ministries – Ocala
    • Website: Gateway to Hope Ministries
    • Phone: 352-433-1119
    • Services: Food assistance, food distribution, and community support for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity
 

Community Resources

  • United Way of Marion County – 211
    • Phone: 211
    • Services: Free referrals to Marion County resources for food, healthcare, housing, financial assistance, transportation, and other basic needs


  • Marion Senior Services 
    • Website: marionseniorservices.org
    • Phone: 352-620-3501
    • Services: Free assistance with meals, transit, and in-home support for eligible seniors

Senior Transportation Services

  • Marion Transit 
    • Website: mariontransit.org
    • Phone: 352-620-3071
    • Services: Public transportation for transportation-disadvantaged residents and eligible riders throughout Marion County, including medical and other essential trips

Caregiver Support

  • Marion Senior Services 
    • Website: https://www.marionseniorservices.org/
    • Phone: 352-620-3501
    • Services: Adult day care, case management, emergency alerts, energy assistance, homemaker services, Meals On Wheels, personal care, respite care, etc.
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Veterans Resources

  • Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Website: floridavets.org
    • Phone: 1-844-693-5838
    • Services: Point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support
 
  • Patriot Angels
    • Phone: 844-757-3047
    • Services: Helps veterans and their families navigate the VA benefits process, especially related to affording senior living, healthcare, and long-term care
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resources

  • Alzheimer’s Association – Central and North Florida Chapter
    • Phone: 1-800-272-3900
    • Services: 24/7 Helpline, dementia education, caregiver support, support groups, and local resources for families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias


  • Marion Senior Services
    • Phone: 352-620-3501
    • Services: In-home support, respite care, adult day care, case management, meals, transportation, and other services that may help families caring for an older adult with changing needs
 

Senior Healthcare Resources

    • Phone: 800-503-6897
    • Services: Free/low-cost clinics & prescription assistance
 

Senior Financial Assistance

  • Brother’s Keeper – Ocala
    • Website: bkocala.org
    • Phone: 352-622-3846
    • Services: Emergency assistance that may include food, clothing, utilities, medications, gas cards, and other basic needs for eligible Marion County residents

 

  • United Way of Marion County – 211
    • Website: uwmc.org
    • Phone: 211
    • Services: Referrals to local financial assistance programs, utility assistance, food resources, healthcare, housing support, and other services for Marion County residents

Florida Medicaid / Other Benefits

  • MyACCESS
    • Website: myaccess.myflfamilies.com
    • Phone: 850-300-4323
    • Services: Medicaid, Food assistance (SNAP), Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

 

  • Future Care Funding – W. Morgan Advisory
    • Website: futurecarefunding.com
    • Phone: 727-709-0175
    • Services: Medicaid planning, Veterans care, asset protection, funeral expense trust, long-term care insurance, and home care plans
 

Senior Centers

  • 8th Avenue Adult Activity Center
    • Website: Ocala 8th Avenue Adult Activity Center
    • Phone: 352-629-8545
    • Services: Social activities, lifelong learning, recreation, wellness programs, and connections to local resources for adults age 50 and older
 

Adult Day Care

 

  • Marion Senior Services – Adult Day Care
    • Website: marionseniorservices.org/in-home-support
    • Phone: 352-620-3501
    • Services: Adult day care, caregiver support, respite care, personal care, companionship, case management, and other supportive services for eligible Marion County residents
 

Home Health Care

  • CenterWell Home Health
    • Website: centerwellhomehealth.com
    • Phone: 352-402-0660
    • Services: Medicare-certified home health care, skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other in-home services for eligible patients

 

  • Empath Home Health
    • Website: 
    • Phone: 352-873-7415
    • Services: Skilled nursing, home health aides, physical, occupational and speech therapy, medical social services, and other in-home care for eligible patients

Hospice & Palliative Care

  • Empath Hospice of Marion County
    • Phone: 352-873-7400
    • Services: Hospice care, palliative care, hospice houses, caregiver support, bereavement services, and end-of-life care throughout Marion County

Funeral Services

  • Dignity Memorial
    • Phone: 800-343-4464
    • Services: Funeral home, funeral planning, cremation services, cemeteries
 

Senior Legal Assistance

    • Phone: 1-888-895-7873
    • Services: Free civil legal advice for elders related to housing, consumer, family law, advance directives, Medicaid and Medicare, Social Security and SSI, elder abuse, and relative caregivers
 
  • Absolute Law
    • Website: absolutelaw.net
    • Phone: 239-268-4669
    • Services: Legal help with personal injury, family matter, estate planning
 

Senior Housing Assistance

  • Ocala Housing Authority
    • Website: ocalahousing.org
    • Phone: 352-369-2636
    • Services: Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance for eligible low-income residents throughout Marion County, including senior and disabled housing options
 
    • Phone: 352-622-3846
    • Services: Emergency assistance and rental support for eligible Marion County residents who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing housing

Looking for More Than Local Resources?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Senior Resources in Marion County

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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