Free senior care resources
Local aging agencies, meal programs, and in-home care contacts for families in Shelby County.
Independent directory. Last verified June 12, 2026. Call ahead because services and availability change.
Cities: Alabaster, Birmingham, Calera, Chelsea, Columbiana, Harpersville, Helena, Montevallo, Pelham, Shelby, Sterrett, Vandiver, Vincent, Westover, Wilsonville
35007, 35040, 35043, 35051, 35078, 35080, 35114, 35115, 35124, 35143, 35147, 35176, 35178, 35185, 35186, 35242, 35244
A practical first call
Use the county-specific contacts below in this order. Call ahead because eligibility, service areas, and waitlists can change.
Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A) serves Shelby County and can help screen for public benefits, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.
Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A) 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
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
Blount, Chilton, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker counties
Care at home
Listings from national franchise locators.
| Agency | City | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right at Home Pelham | Pelham | (205) 874-9424 | Visit website |
| Synergy HomeCare of Birmingham | Birmingham | — | Visit website |
CMS Care Compare records, ordered by reported rating.
| Agency | City | Phone | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aveanna Home Health | Hoover | 2056850421 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Hoover | 2057397800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Aveanna Home Health | Harpersville | 2056850421 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Enhabit Home Health | Hoover | 2058242680 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Prohealth Home Health, LLC | Birmingham | 2058207000 | 2.5 / 5 |
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