Department of Health and
Human Services
Administration on Aging
About
The Eldercare Locator, public service of the Administration on Aging,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a nationwide service
that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information
on senior services. The Eldercare Locator is designed to help older
adults and their families and caregivers find their way through the
maze of services for seniors by identifying trustworthy local support
resources. The goal is to provide users with the information and
resources they need that will help older persons live independently
and safely in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
Established in 1991, the Eldercare Locator links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. Whether an older person needs help with services such as meals, home care or transportation, or a caregiver needs training and education or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities, the Eldercare Locator is there to point that person in the right direction.
The Eldercare Locator is administered in partnership with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging and the National Association of State Units on Aging.
Call the Eldercare Locator
Call the Eldercare Locator toll-free at 1-800-677-1116. Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (ET).
For calls after normal hours of operation:
After hours, a message recorder is available for the caller to leave a name and a telephone number. Calls will be returned the next business day.
For TDD/TTY Service:
Access your local relay service or dial “711” for your relay operator. Instruct the Relay Operator to connect you to the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
For non-English or Limited English Speakers:
Full language line service for 150 languages is available when you call the Eldercare Locator.
From Outside the United States:
Dial Spherix at 1-301-419-3900. When the operator answers - ask for the Eldercare Locator line