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Sussex County, DE

Local aging agencies, meal programs, and in-home care contacts for families in Sussex County.

1 aging agency 5 in-home providers 2 meal programs

Independent directory. Last verified June 12, 2026. Call ahead because services and availability change.

Areas served

Cities: Bethany Beach, Bethel, Bridgeville, Dagsboro, Delmar, Ellendale, Fenwick Island, Frankford, Georgetown, Greenwood, Harbeson, Laurel, Lewes, Lincoln, Milford, Millsboro, Millville, Milton, Ocean View, Rehoboth Beach, Seaford, Selbyville

ZIP codes (22)

19930, 19931, 19933, 19939, 19940, 19941, 19944, 19945, 19947, 19950, 19951, 19956, 19958, 19960, 19963, 19966, 19967, 19968, 19970, 19971, 19973, 19975

A practical first call

Where to start in Sussex County

Use the county-specific contacts below in this order. Call ahead because eligibility, service areas, and waitlists can change.

  1. Start with the public aging network

    Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) serves Sussex County and can help screen for public benefits, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.

    800-223-9074 Visit official listing

  2. Ask about meals and nutrition

    CHEER, Inc. - Meals on Wheels is the listed county contact. Ask about eligibility, delivery days, current availability, and any waitlist.

    302-515-3040 Visit official listing

  3. Check free call programs

    Companionship & Telephone Reassurance serves this area. Confirm current eligibility and call schedule directly with the program.

    302-515-3040 Visit official listing

Public aging network

Area Agencies on Aging and local services

Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

Delaware's statewide one-stop access point for aging and disability information and services, run by DSAAPD (Delaware has a single state-level Area Agency on Aging structure rather than regional AAAs). Office locations in Newark, Milford (18 N. Walnut St., First Floor, Milford, DE 19963), Smyrna (100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE 19977), and Georgetown (26351 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE 19947).

Aging and Disability Resource Centers · Information & Assistance

  • Phone: 800-223-9074
  • Address: Christiana Executive Campus, 240 Continental Drive, Suite 101, Newark, DE, 19713
  • Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
  • Visit agency website

No-cost programs

Free daily-call and reassurance programs

Companionship & Telephone Reassurance

CHEER, Inc.

Free companionship and check-in services for mature adults delivered through CHEER's network of senior activity centers across Sussex County.

CHEER Connect - Kindness Calls

CHEER, Inc.

Trained volunteers paired with older adults for weekly friendly phone visits; participant chooses day/time

Meals and nutrition

Meals on Wheels

Care at home

In-home care providers

Medicare-certified home health

CMS Care Compare records, ordered by reported rating.

AgencyCityPhoneCMS rating
Amedisys Home Health Georgetown 3028550310 4.5 / 5
Aveanna Home Healthcare Milford 3025149597 4 / 5
Beebe Hospital Home Health Millsboro 3029345830 3.5 / 5
Tidalhealth Home Care Laurel 3026294914 3 / 5
Aveanna Healthcare Milford 3024223240 Not reported

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