Free senior care resources
Local aging agencies, meal programs, and in-home care contacts for families in Dougherty County.
Independent directory. Last verified June 13, 2026. Call ahead because services and availability change.
Cities: Albany
31701, 31704, 31705, 31707, 31721
A practical first call
Use the county-specific contacts below in this order. Call ahead because eligibility, service areas, and waitlists can change.
Sowega Council on Aging serves Dougherty County and can help screen for public benefits, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.
SOWEGA Council on Aging - Home Delivered Meals (Southwest Georgia AAA) is the listed county contact. Ask about eligibility, delivery days, current availability, and any waitlist.
This directory lists 3 in-home providers for Dougherty County. Confirm service area, licensing, availability, and total cost before choosing one.
Public aging network
The Sowega Council on Aging plans, provides, develops and coordinates services for all people 60 years of aging, or those of any age with a disability, and older in a 14 county, 6,000 square mile area of southwest Georgia.
Long-term Care Ombudsman
Meals and nutrition
Southwest Georgia - Dougherty, Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Worth counties
Dougherty, Baker, Calhoun, Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Lee, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Worth
Care at home
CMS Care Compare records, ordered by reported rating.
| Agency | City | Phone | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe Home Health | Albany | 2293129300 | 3 / 5 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Albany | 2294308878 | 2.5 / 5 |
| Chsga Home Health | Albany | 2294352109 | 2.5 / 5 |
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