Virginia’s main state hub for aging services, including independent living, transportation, meals, caregiver assistance, Medicare counseling and local support.

Lets visitors search by city or county for the local agency that coordinates meals, transportation, in-home assistance, caregiver programs and other senior services.

A statewide system connecting older adults, people with disabilities, veterans and caregivers with long-term services and community support.

A free, confidential, statewide resource for housing, food, healthcare, transportation, utility assistance and local community programs. Visitors can search online, call 211, use live chat or text CONNECT to 247211.

Explains Virginia Medicaid coverage for qualifying nursing-facility care and home- and community-based long-term services, including financial and medical eligibility considerations.

Virginia’s application portal for Medicaid and other assistance programs, including prescription, food and energy assistance. Users can check eligibility, apply, upload documents and manage an existing case.

Provides free, unbiased and confidential help understanding Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, prescription coverage and assistance programs.

Information about the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, which helps certain adults age 55 and older with significant healthcare needs continue living in the community.

A particularly important explainer because Medicare generally does not pay for long-term custodial care when that is the only care a person needs.

The official Virginia Department of Social Services search for licensed assisted-living communities. Visitors can filter by location, ZIP code and special services.

Allows families to find and compare Medicare-certified nursing homes, home-health agencies, hospice providers, hospitals and other healthcare providers using quality information.

Provides advocacy and assistance for residents of nursing homes, assisted-living communities and other long-term-care settings, including help with complaints and resident rights.

State information about caregiver education, respite, local programs and support for people caring for older or disabled family members.

State resources for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and their caregivers, including links to local services and the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24-hour helpline.

Free legal advice and referrals for Virginians age 60 and older regarding Medicaid, SSI, long-term care, guardianship, exploitation, abuse and certain consumer issues.

Official eligibility and application information for additional monthly pension payments available to certain qualified veterans and survivors who need assistance with daily activities or are substantially housebound.

Covers pension eligibility and applications for qualifying wartime veterans and survivors, including links to current rates and Aid and Attendance information.

Connects Virginia veterans and families with federal, state and local benefits through a statewide network of benefits offices. This is the best local starting point for personalized claims assistance.

Information about VA home care, adult day health, respite care, nursing homes, medical foster homes, hospice, memory care and other programs for aging or chronically ill veterans.

Information, training, peer support, referrals and potential benefits for family members caring for veterans enrolled in VA healthcare.