What do you need help with?
Choose a guide with local information and help.
Thinking about moving here?
What it's like to retire on the Nature Coast.
I'm caring for a parent
How do I find help caring for a parent, and get a break?
Someone needs help at home
How do I get aides, therapy, meals, or a ride at home?
Make the home safe to stay in
What changes make a home safe, from grab bars to a walk-in shower?
Staying safe & connected at home
How do I set up alerts, cameras, and video check-ins?
Help with something around the house
Who do I call for repairs, yard work, cleaning, or deliveries?
How do we pay for all this?
Medicare, Medicaid, and help sorted by your income.
Downsize, or clear out a home
How do I downsize, or clear a home after a death?
Under 65 with a disability?
Benefits and help that still apply before Medicare.
Not sure who to call first?
Match your situation to the first step. Every one of these is free.
| Your situation | Call first |
|---|---|
| Find out what a parent qualifies for | Elder Helpline -- Citrus/Hernando 1-800-262-2243, Pasco 1-800-963-5337 |
| You need a break (respite) | Elder Helpline, then see caregiver help |
| Help paying for care | Elder Helpline (Medicaid screening), then how to pay |
| Medicare questions | SHINE free counseling -- 1-800-963-5337 |
| A veteran needs care | VA benefits & local Veterans Service Offices |
| The home isn't safe | Fall prevention and home safety |
| You need a private caregiver now | Local in-home care agencies |
| A crisis, or someone is in danger | Call or text 988; report adult abuse/neglect 1-800-962-2873 |
Find local help by county
Common questions
- What is the Elder Helpline number for the Nature Coast?
- For Citrus and Hernando counties, call 1-800-262-2243. For Pasco, call 1-800-963-5337. The call is free and screens seniors and adults with disabilities for meals, in-home help, and programs that help pay.
- Do I have to be on Medicaid to get help?
- No. Many programs have no income test. The Older Americans Act, reached through the Elder Helpline, opens meals, in-home help, and respite to anyone 60 and older, no matter their income.
- What does this site cost, and do you sell my information?
- It's free to use, and we don't collect or sell your information. We're an independent guide, not a government agency and not a sales pitch.
- What area do you cover?
- Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco counties, Florida's Nature Coast, from Crystal River and Homosassa to Spring Hill, Brooksville, New Port Richey, and Dade City.
Free, independent, and not a sales pitch.
We point you to real programs and local providers, in plain English, and we explain what things actually cost. We don't collect or sell your information.