Free senior care resources
Local aging agencies, meal programs, and in-home care contacts for families in Jefferson County.
Independent directory. Last verified June 12, 2026. Call ahead because services and availability change.
Cities: Adamsville, Adger, Bessemer, Birmingham, Brookside, Docena, Dolomite, Dora, Fairfield, Fultondale, Gardendale, Graysville, Kimberly, Leeds, McCalla, Morris, Mount Olive, Mulga, New Castle, Pinson, Pleasant Grove, Trussville, Warrior, Watson
35005, 35006, 35020, 35022, 35023, 35036, 35060, 35061, 35062, 35064, 35068, 35071, 35073, 35091, 35094, 35111, 35116, 35117, 35118, 35119, 35126, 35127, 35173, 35180, 35181, 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35212, 35213, 35214, 35215, 35216, 35217, 35218, 35221, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35228, 35229, 35233, 35234, 35235, 35243, 35249, 35254
A practical first call
Use the county-specific contacts below in this order. Call ahead because eligibility, service areas, and waitlists can change.
United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County (UWAAA) serves Jefferson County and can help screen for public benefits, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.
Meals on Wheels of Central Alabama (United Way of Central Alabama / Jefferson County) is the listed county contact. Ask about eligibility, delivery days, current availability, and any waitlist.
Senior Talk Line serves this area. Confirm current eligibility and call schedule directly with the program.
Public aging network
Older Americans Act services only. Each Alabama AAA operates an Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC).
Area Agency on Aging · Aging and Disability Resource Centers
No-cost programs
Crisis Center, Inc. (United Way of Central Alabama)
Free telephone reassurance where trained staff or volunteer counselors call each enrolled senior at least three times a week to reduce isolation and offer a listening ear.
Meals and nutrition
Jefferson County, AL; ~5,000+ meals delivered weekly to homebound seniors and disabled individuals
Jefferson County (including Birmingham, Forestdale, Bessemer)
Jefferson County
Care at home
Listings from national franchise locators.
| Agency | City | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 163 - Birmingham | Birmingham | (205) 822-1915 | Visit website |
| Right at Home Birmingham | Birmingham | (205) 460-1062 | Visit website |
CMS Care Compare records, ordered by reported rating.
| Agency | City | Phone | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Birmingham | 2058360777 | 5 / 5 |
| Amedisys Home Health Lakeshore Of Birmingham | Homewood | 2058680147 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Trussville | 2056553707 | 4 / 5 |
| Compassus Home Health | Birmingham | 2053132800 | 4 / 5 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Gardendale | 2052244545 | 4 / 5 |
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