Free community resource. Questions? Call the nurse line: (205) 206-0029
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Limestone County
Served by TARCOG — Regional hub: 256-830-0818
Transportation
- Council on Aging Transit
Free (donation-based) transit for citizens 60+ for Athens city limits doctors, plus scheduled wheelchair-bound medical trips to Decatur/Huntsville. Tuesday/Thursday shopping routes.
Call 256-233-6412 - Athens Public Transit
Public shuttle buses with discounted senior rates.
Call 256-233-8747
Food & Nutrition
- Limestone Meals on Wheels & Congregate Meals
Managed by the COA. Congregate sites in East Limestone, Tanner, Athens, Owens, and Elkmont.
Call 256-233-6412 - Athens-Limestone Food Banks
Additional emergency food routing via local 2-1-1 networks.
Call 211
In-Home Help & Medical Support
- Limestone Homemaker Services
Basic housekeeping and check-ins provided via the COA for individuals over 60.
Call 256-233-6412 - SHIP — State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Medicare counseling through the COA office.
Call 256-233-6412
Advocacy, Legal & Protection
- Legal Assistance (TARCOG visiting attorney)
Routed via the TARCOG visiting attorney schedule at the Athens COA. Call to get on the ledger.
Call 256-233-6412 - Limestone County DHR (Adult Protective Services)
Adult Protective Services intake.
Call 256-216-6380
Common questions about senior help in Limestone County
- Who do I call for Meals on Wheels in Limestone County, Alabama?
- Start with Limestone Meals on Wheels & Congregate Meals at 256-233-6412. Managed by the COA. Congregate sites in East Limestone, Tanner, Athens, Owens, and Elkmont. If no one answers, call the TARCOG Area Agency on Aging at 256-830-0818 and ask for the nutrition program for Limestone County.
- Are there free rides to doctor appointments for seniors in Limestone County?
- Yes. Council on Aging Transit (256-233-6412) helps with transportation in Limestone County. Free (donation-based) transit for citizens 60+ for Athens city limits doctors, plus scheduled wheelchair-bound medical trips to Decatur/Huntsville. Tuesday/Thursday shopping routes. Call a few days ahead — most rides must be scheduled in advance.
- How do I get help at home for an older parent in Limestone County?
- Limestone Homemaker Services at 256-233-6412 is the place to start. Basic housekeeping and check-ins provided via the COA for individuals over 60. You can also call TARCOG at 256-830-0818 to ask about in-home care options and waiting lists.
- Where can seniors get free legal help or report abuse in Limestone County?
- Legal Assistance (TARCOG visiting attorney) at 256-233-6412. Routed via the TARCOG visiting attorney schedule at the Athens COA. Call to get on the ledger.
- Is there a cost to use these Limestone County senior resources?
- No. This directory is completely free and nothing is sold here. Most listed programs are free or sliding-scale. If a program has a fee, the agency will tell you before anything starts.
- What if I don't know which number to call in Limestone County?
- Call the community nurse line at (205) 206-0029 or request a free callback. Nurse Joel or Nurse Dasha will listen, sort through the options with you, and point you to the right Limestone County office.
Not sure where to start?
Nurse Joel or Nurse Dasha will help you figure out the right call.
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