Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence
Designated Area Agency on Aging for Frederick County. Director: Joseph Kunkel.
Area Agency on Aging
- Phone: 301-600-1234
- Address: 1440 Taney Avenue, Frederick, MD, 21702
- Visit agency website
Free senior care resources
Frederick County, MD
Local aging agencies, meal programs, and in-home care contacts for families in Frederick County.
1 aging agency 6 in-home providers 1 meal program
Independent directory. Last verified June 12, 2026. Call ahead because services and availability change.
Areas served
Cities: Adamstown, Braddock Heights, Brunswick, Buckeystown, Burkittsville, Emmitsburg, Frederick, Ijamsville, Jefferson, Libertytown, Middletown, Monrovia, Mount Airy, Myersville, New Market, Point Of Rocks, Rocky Ridge, Sabillasville, Thurmont, Tuscarora, Union Bridge, Walkersville, Woodsboro
ZIP codes (27)
21701, 21702, 21703, 21704, 21705, 21710, 21714, 21716, 21717, 21718, 21727, 21754, 21755, 21762, 21769, 21770, 21771, 21773, 21774, 21777, 21778, 21780, 21788, 21790, 21791, 21793, 21798
A practical first call
Where to start in Frederick County
Use the county-specific contacts below in this order. Call ahead because eligibility, service areas, and waitlists can change.
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Start with the public aging network
Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence serves Frederick County and can help screen for public benefits, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.
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Ask about meals and nutrition
Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence Meals on Wheels is the listed county contact. Ask about eligibility, delivery days, current availability, and any waitlist.
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Check free call programs
Telephone Reassurance for Seniors serves this area. Confirm current eligibility and call schedule directly with the program.
Public aging network
Area Agencies on Aging and local services
No-cost programs
Free daily-call and reassurance programs
Telephone Reassurance for Seniors
Mental Health Association of Frederick County
Free program providing a regular phone call, a caring listener, and a friendly connection; scheduled calls to older adults and people with disabilities who cannot leave home
Meals and nutrition
Meals on Wheels
Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence Meals on Wheels
Frederick County
Care at home
In-home care providers
Non-medical home care
Listings from national franchise locators.
| Agency | City | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Keepers - Frederick | Frederick | (240) 839-6500 | Visit website |
| Home Instead - Frederick | Frederick | (301) 846-9922 | Visit website |
| Right at Home Frederick County MD | Frederick | (301) 696-1122 | Visit website |
| Synergy HomeCare of Frederick | Frederick | — | Visit website |
Medicare-certified home health
CMS Care Compare records, ordered by reported rating.
| Agency | City | Phone | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Call - Frederick | Frederick | 2402154668 | 4 / 5 |
| Frederick Health Home Care | Frederick | 2405663222 | 3.5 / 5 |
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