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Eldercare Locator

Administered by U.S. Administration for Community Living

A free federal service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living that connects older adults and their families with local services — including Area Agencies on Aging, which often know about local home-repair and modification assistance. It is an information and referral starting point, not a funding program itself.

Local agency referral

Contact a local Area Agency on Aging, housing agency, or other designated organization to find what's available near you.

Who runs it

U.S. Administration for Community Living — the program administrator.DwellReady does not administer this program.

Where it's available

Nationwide — connects you to services in your own community.

Major eligibility factors

  • No eligibility application — a public information service for older adults, families, and caregivers

What it's for (per the official source)

Finding local aging services and agencies — including your Area Agency on Aging, the official local starting point for home-repair and modification assistance programs.

When to apply

Available year-round.

Verify with the official source

Official program page

Phone: 1-800-677-1116

Official source: U.S. Administration for Community Living — "Eldercare Locator" · DwellReady verified Sep 2026.DwellReady does not administer this program, and the administering organization makes all eligibility and funding decisions.

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