Senior Resources - Polk County, Florida

Introduction to Senior Resources in Polk County

Finding trusted senior resources in Polk County can make a meaningful difference for older adults and the families who support them. Whether you live in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Lake Wales, Haines City, Auburndale, Davenport, Mulberry, Frostproof, or another Polk County community, this guide connects you with organizations that provide valuable services and support.

Whether you’re planning for the future, supporting an aging parent, or navigating a recent health change, these local organizations can provide valuable information, assistance, and support.

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 the Polk County area, at no cost to you.

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Polk County Senior Resources

Aging & Disability Resources (ADRC)

  • Senior Connections Center
    • Website: seniorconnectioncenter.org
    • Phone: 1-800-963-5337
    • Services: Elder helpline, medicare help, elder abuse prevention, caregiver resources, long-term care services

 

Meals & Nutrition Programs 

  • Meals on Wheels of Polk County 
    • Website: mowpolk.org/apply 
    • Phone: 863-299-1616
    • Services: Weekday lunch and home-delivered meals

 

  • United Way of Central Florida Food Distribution
    • Website: uwcf.org/find-help 
    • Phone: 211 or 863-648-1500
    • Services: Connect residents with food pantries, community meal programs, and food distribution sites
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  • Blessings and Hope Food Pantry
    • Website: blessingsandhope.org 
    • Phone: (863) 698-7512
    • Services: Provides food assistance to individuals and families in Lakeland on Tuesdays
 
  • Dream Center of Lakeland
    • Website: dreamcenterlakeland.org
    • Phone: (863) 413-0088
    • Services: Offers food distribution, community meals, family support services, and outreach programs for individuals experiencing financial hardship
 

Community Resources

  • American Red Cross – Mid-Florida Chapter

Senior Transportation Services

  • Citrus Connection – Polk County ADA Transportation
  • Project Ride to Health (We Care of Central Florida)
  • VISTE (Volunteers in Service to the Elderly)
    • Website: viste.org/transportation
    • Phone: (863) 284-0828
    • Services: VISTE offers transportation to medical appointments, meal delivery, grocery assistance, personal care items, and other supportive services that help older adults continue living safely at home

Caregiver Support

  • Senior Connections Center (Aging & Disability Resource Center)
    • Website: seniorconnectioncenter.org 
    • Phone: 1-800-963-5337
    • Services: Helps families navigate long-term care options, connect with community resources, locate respite service, and access caregiver education and support programs
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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

 

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resources

    • Services: 24/7 helpline, support groups and resources

 

Senior Healthcare Resources

  • NeedyMeds
    • Website: needymeds.org
    • Phone: 800-503-6897
    • Services: Free/low-cost clinics & prescription assistance

 

  • Polk HealthCare Plan
    • Website: polkhealthcareplan.net
    • Phone: 863-533-1111
    • Services: Uninsured Polk County residents may qualify for access to primary medical care, specialty referrals, prescription assistance, and care coordination

Senior Financial Assistance

  • United Way of Central Florida
    • Website: uwcf.org/find-help
    • Phone: 211 or (863) 648-1500
    • Services: Food assistance, utility assistance, financial counseling, emergency resources, and community referrals 
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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

  • Winter Haven Senior Adult Center
    • Website: mywinterhaven.com/469/Senior-Adult-Center
    • Phone: (863) 291-5870
    • Services: Offers activities designed for seniors including fitness classes, educational workshops, arts and crafts, special events, wellness programs, and social gatherings
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Adult Day Care

  • Beautiful Minds Social Center
    • Phone: (863) 450-4234
    • Services: Licensed adult day care offering supervised daytime care, social activities, meals, caregiver respite, and support for older adults, including those with memory loss
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Home Health Care

 

Hospice & Palliative Care

  • Residential Home Health
 

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

  • Talbot House Ministries
    • Website: talbothouse.org
    • Phone: (863) 687-8475
    • Services: Shelter, food, healthcare, and long-term support for those experiencing homelessness 

 

  • Homeless Coalition of Polk County
    • Website: polkhomeless.org
    • Phone: (863) 687-8386
    • Services: Connections to housing for those experiencing homelessness

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 Polk County

Polk 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 Polk County. 

Seniors in Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County ADRC in this guide.

Several organizations throughout Polk 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 Polk 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 in Polk County. 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 Polk 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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