Local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) and Departments of Social Services offer in-home services for older adults and people with disabilities.
AAA services may include:
- Adult Day Center (ADC) provides supervised activities at a location for older adults and individuals with disabilities who cannot remain home alone during the day.
- Checking (also known as telephone reassurance) is a service where staff or volunteers contact a person to be sure they are well and safe.
- Personal care services include help with things like bathing, getting dressed, meals, using the bathroom, and moving around safely.
- Homemaker services cover everyday chores like washing dishes, doing laundry, and light housekeeping.
- Chore services assist with heavy duty cleaning, wood splitting, window washing or other hauling or heavy work.
How to Access In-Home Care Services
Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Your local AAA is the front door to aging services for older Virginians. Many AAAs provide in-home care services.
In-Home Care Services offered by local Area Agencies on Aging may be free or low-cost for those with limited incomes.
Contact the Division for Aging Services with any questions.
Local Department of Social Services (LDSS)
Your LDSS offers homemaker, companion, or chore services depending on funding availability.
Individuals Who May be Eligible for Home-Based Services through LDSS
- Adults who may need home-based services
- Adults who need and request services to delay facility placement
Area Agencies on Aging are overseen by the Division for Aging Services. Adult Services through LDSS is overseen by the Adult Protective Services Division.