Program
Eldercare Locator (finds your local aging office)
A free national line, 1-800-677-1116, that connects you to the senior services in your area.
What it can pay for
- ramps
- grab bars
- handrails
- Official name
- Council on Aging / Area Agency on Aging / Senior Center — and the Eldercare Locator
- Where
- Nationwide
- Status
- Program running
- About the amount
- No national cap published; delivered as minor repair, grab-bar installs, or chore help through a contracted local provider, not a check.
- Housing rules
- Varies by local program; many minor-repair programs require ownership, some modification programs serve renters with landlord permission — not verified nationally.
- How long it takes
- Locator call same day; AAA intake/assessment days to weeks; then a waitlist before service delivery.
- How to apply
- Call the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116, Mon-Fri 8am-9pm ET) or use eldercare.acl.gov, text, chat, or email eldercarelocator@usaging.org; ask for your county's Area Agency on Aging and whether it (or a contracted provider) does minor home repair.
- Does not pay for
- It's services delivered through a contracted local provider, not cash paid to the senior.
- Official source
- acl.gov
- Last checked
- September 28, 2026