Howard County Office on Aging and Independence
Designated Area Agency on Aging for Howard County. Director: Ofelia Ross.
Area Agency on Aging
- Phone: 410-313-1234
- Address: 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046
- Visit agency website
Free senior care resources
Howard County, MD
Local aging agencies, meal programs, and in-home care contacts for families in Howard County.
1 aging agency 5 in-home providers 1 meal program
Independent directory. Last verified June 12, 2026. Call ahead because services and availability change.
Areas served
Cities: Annapolis Junction, Clarksville, Columbia, Cooksville, Dayton, Elkridge, Ellicott City, Fulton, Glenelg, Glenwood, Highland, Jessup, Laurel, Marriottsville, Savage, West Friendship, Woodbine
ZIP codes (20)
20701, 20723, 20759, 20763, 20777, 20794, 21029, 21036, 21042, 21043, 21044, 21045, 21046, 21075, 21104, 21723, 21737, 21738, 21794, 21797
A practical first call
Where to start in Howard 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
Howard County Office on Aging and Independence serves Howard County and can help screen for public benefits, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.
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Ask about meals and nutrition
Howard County Office on Aging and Independence - Home Delivered Meal Program is the listed county contact. Ask about eligibility, delivery days, current availability, and any waitlist.
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Check free call programs
Friendly Connections 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
Friendly Connections
Howard County Office on Aging and Independence
One-on-one companionship/support via phone for seniors who are socially or physically isolated; eligible seniors receive a weekly call
Meals and nutrition
Meals on Wheels
Howard County Office on Aging and Independence - Home Delivered Meal Program
Howard County
Care at home
In-home care providers
Non-medical home care
Listings from national franchise locators.
| Agency | City | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisting Hands Home Care Columbia | Columbia | — | Visit website |
| Home Instead - Columbia | Columbia | (410) 349-2320 | Visit website |
| Right at Home Howard County | Ellicott City | — | Visit website |
| Synergy HomeCare of Ellicott City | Ellicott City | — | Visit website |
Medicare-certified home health
CMS Care Compare records, ordered by reported rating.
| Agency | City | Phone | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerwell Home Health | Columbia | 4109975257 | 5 / 5 |
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