Isothermal Planning & Development Commission
Region C
Area Agency on Aging
- Phone: 828-287-2281
- Address: P.O. Box 841, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139
- Visit agency website
Free senior care resources
McDowell County, NC
Local aging agencies, meal programs, and in-home care contacts for families in McDowell County.
1 aging agency 7 in-home providers 1 meal program
Independent directory. Last verified June 12, 2026. Call ahead because services and availability change.
Areas served
Cities: Little Switzerland, Marion, Nebo, Old Fort
ZIP codes (4)
28749, 28752, 28761, 28762
A practical first call
Where to start in McDowell 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
Isothermal Planning & Development Commission serves McDowell County and can help screen for public benefits, transportation, caregiver support, and other local services.
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Ask about meals and nutrition
McDowell DSS / McDowell Senior Center is the listed county contact. Ask about eligibility, delivery days, current availability, and any waitlist.
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Compare help at home
This directory lists 7 in-home providers for McDowell County. Confirm service area, licensing, availability, and total cost before choosing one.
Public aging network
Area Agencies on Aging and local services
Meals and nutrition
Meals on Wheels
McDowell DSS / McDowell Senior Center
McDowell County
- Phone: 828-659-0821
Care at home
In-home care providers
Non-medical home care
Active state-license records.
| Agency | City | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Home Care | Marion | (828) 659-1111 | — |
| Community Companion Home Care, LLC | Nebo | (828) 659-6453 | — |
| Enhabit Home Health | Marion | (828) 659-6901 | — |
| Home Care of The Blue Ridge | Marion | (828) 765-5677 | — |
| Lily Care Inc. | Marion | (828) 659-8879 | — |
| New Horizon Home Care | Marion | (828) 652-4672 | — |
Medicare-certified home health
CMS Care Compare records, ordered by reported rating.
| Agency | City | Phone | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enhabit Home Health | Marion | 8286596901 | 3.5 / 5 |
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