Free senior care resources
Local aging agencies, meal programs, and in-home care contacts for families in Houston County.
Independent directory. Last verified June 12, 2026. Call ahead because services and availability change.
Cities: Ashford, Cottonwood, Cowarts, Dothan, Gordon, Newton, Pansey, Webb
36301, 36303, 36305, 36312, 36320, 36321, 36343, 36352, 36370, 36376
A practical first call
Use the county-specific contacts below in this order. Call ahead because eligibility, service areas, and waitlists can change.
Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging (SARCOA) serves Houston County and can help screen for public benefits, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.
SARCOA (Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging) is the listed county contact. Ask about eligibility, delivery days, current availability, and any waitlist.
This directory lists 6 in-home providers for Houston County. Confirm service area, licensing, availability, and total cost before choosing one.
Public aging network
Each Alabama AAA operates an Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC).
Area Agency on Aging · Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Meals and nutrition
Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston counties
Care at home
Listings from national franchise locators.
| Agency | City | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 689 - Dothan | Dothan | (334) 699-6815 | Visit website |
| FirstLight Home Care of Dothan | Dothan | (334) 673-3895 | Visit website |
CMS Care Compare records, ordered by reported rating.
| Agency | City | Phone | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Dothan | 3349442290 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Dothan | 8662050818 | 4 / 5 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Dothan | 3347935758 | 4 / 5 |
| Southeast Alabama Homecare | Dothan | 3347940591 | 3.5 / 5 |
KinKeeper is not compensated for directory listings. Data comes from public state registries, CMS Care Compare, the Eldercare Locator, and provider directories.
