Elderly ServicesThis group provides long-term care. It is for older adults with a serious illness or a chronic condition. There are customized care plans available. Each plan is based on the individual needs of the patient. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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Marion Senior Services provides In-Home Support Services, such as:
There is a waiting list for most programs. Clients are ranked based on level of need. Fees for service are determined at the time of the in-home assessment. It will vary based on the client’s ability to pay. Fees range from no charge for Medicaid clients, to a small monthly co-pay for CCE clients, to full pay for private clients. Most programs are for persons at least 60 years of age. Medicaid also requires meeting income and asset criteria. The Home Care and Alzheimer’s programs require a caregiver in the home. Eligibility may also be based on need. Call for more information.
Nutritious, healthy food is provided to people 60+. Come early to play cards, games and socialize.
Suggested donation of $3 to help cover the cost of the meals, however, anyone is welcome even if you can't pay.
Call to find out which one is open in Lee County.
239.275.1881
This agency provides free or low-cost meals to homebound seniors who cannot prepare their own food. Services may be free depending on each person's financial needs. Meals are delivered five days a week. They can deliver pet food once a month, usually for dogs and cats. Please call 352.527.5930 for more information.
This group offers the Meals on Wheels program. The program provides one, well-balanced meal every weekday. The meals are prepared by AdventHealth Lake Wales. Volunteers deliver the meals. It is $5 per meal. There is a sliding-fee scale available for those who qualify. Please call or visit the website for more information.
This agency delivers meals five days a week to homebound seniors who are unable to prepare their own meals. Two frozen weekend meals are provided on Friday. Free dog and cat food is also available for pet owners. It is delivered on the first Saturday of every month by Humane Society volunteers.
The cost of each meal is $4.75. Please call the office if you cannot afford to pay for meals.
We will perform various cleaning and repair tasks around your home. Many of these services are intended for those neighbors who have a hard time performing physical tasks.
Please call, text, or email our office and tell us your needs. You may also use our contact form. Our office is staffed Tuesday through Thursday, from 10am to 3pm.
This program provides carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other minor home repairs. They make these repairs to help the health and safety of the clients. Must be 60 or older in owner-occupied homes.
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Please call for more information.
The Miramar Assisting Seniors in their Homes(MASH) program is an emergency assistance program. Residents over 60 can apply to receive emergency help to pay house bills. Eligibility required.
Monroe County In-Home Services is a program that serves elderly persons and/or disabled adults. The program goal is to offer an alternative to nursing home placement. They also help individuals in their own homes or the homes of family or friends. Call for more information.
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