Central Indiana Home & Care Resources
Available to residents of Marion County (Indianapolis) and surrounding counties: Hamilton, Boone, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Morgan, and Shelby.
Aging & Caregiver Support
- CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions (AAA – Area 8) – In-home care, meals, transportation, case management, caregiver help. Call (800) 432-2422 | cicoa.org
- INconnect Alliance / Family Caregiver Program – Respite, support groups, training, legal aid, emergency help. Call 800-713-9023
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – Free Medicare counseling. Call 800-452-4800 | in.gov/ship
Medicaid & State Programs
- Indiana PathWays for Aging – Medicaid-managed in-home care (launched 2024).
- Health & Wellness (H&W) Waiver – Covers attendant care, respite, modifications, family caregiving stipends.
- CHOICE Program – Helps seniors remain at home.
- Structured Family Caregiving – Stipends for family caregivers.
Financial & Legal Resources
- Social Security Administration – Retirement, disability, survivor, SSI benefits.
- gov – Enrollment, coverage, provider search.
- BenefitsCheckUp (NCOA) – Find benefits & financial aid programs.
- Genworth’s CareScout – Nationwide database to compare care costs, provider quality, and options. carescout.com
- Senior Community Service Employment Program – Job training & placement for older adults.
- Legal Aid & Elder Law Attorneys – Guardianship, Medicaid planning, advance directives, wills.
Food Assistance & Pantries
- Major Pantries: Gleaners Community Cupboard, St. Vincent de Paul Pantry, Hunger Inc.
- Neighborhood Pantries: ICAN, Boulevard Place, Crooked Creek, Mid-North, God’s Bounty, Cathedral Soup Kitchen, Feed My Sheep, Agape Pantry.
- Tools: Indiana Food Assistance Map (FSSA), Indy Hunger Network (indyhunger.org).
Spotlight: Grace Care Center (Noblesville)
- Address: 5504 E. 146th St, Noblesville, IN 46062
- Choice Food Pantry – Weekly fresh food, baby items, toiletries. Mon–Tue 6–8 pm, Wed 9:30–11:30 am.
- Mobile Pantry – Food outreach to underserved areas.
- Life Navigation – Help with jobs, housing, budgeting, legal issues.
- ESL Classes & Thrift Store – Wraparound support services. gracecarecenter.us
Hospitals & Health Systems
- IU Health Methodist & University Hospitals
- Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis
- Community Health Network
- Franciscan Health Indianapolis
- Riverview Health (Noblesville)
Adult Day & Senior Centers
- Joy’s House Adult Day Services (Broad Ripple & UIndy)
- PrimeLife Enrichment (Carmel)
- Township Senior Centers – exercise, meals, transportation
- Senior Citizens Organization of Marion County
Transportation & Mobility Assistance
- IndyGo Open Door – Paratransit service
- Hamilton County Express – County-based rides
- CICOA Way2Go Transportation – Medical transport & senior rides
- Private Pay Options – Lyft/Uber Health, senior ride providers
Memory & Dementia Support
- Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Indiana Chapter – Support groups, caregiver training, helpline.
- Riley Center Adult Day – Dementia-specific programming.
- Community Health Memory Care Programs – Hospital-based support.
Pharmacy & Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
- Medicaid/SHIP Assistance – Discounts or coverage for supplies.
- Local Suppliers: Hook’s Rehab, Apria Healthcare, independent providers.
Elder Abuse, Protection & Advocacy
- Adult Protective Services (Indiana FSSA) – Report neglect/abuse.
- Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program – Advocacy for residents in facilities.
- Legal Services of Indiana – Free or low-cost legal support for seniors.
Workforce & Training Resources
- Health Care Solutions Academy – CNA, HHA, QMA training.
- Ivy Tech Community College – Healthcare certifications.
- Indiana Health Care Association (IHCA) – Continuing education & networking.
Medicare Home Health Companies
- Amada Senior Care
- BrightStar Care
- Home Helpers Home Care
- Right at Home
- Home Instead Senior Care