NCDHHS: Aging and Adult Services

The Division of Aging works to promote the independence and enhance the dignity of North Carolina's older adults, persons with disabilities and their families, through a community based system of opportunities, services, benefits and protections.

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Adult Care Inspections, Ratings and Penalties

North Carolina's nursing home inspection information is part of DHHS's ongoing effort to provide information to citizens and family members faced with difficult health care decisions.

Congregate and Home Delivered Meals

Information about senior nutrition programs on a county by county basis.

Senior Centers

Senior centers are facilities that provide older adults with services and activities that respond to their needs.

Assistance

Advocacy and Protection

Adult Placement Services
Adult Protective Services
Counseling Services at Departments of Social Services
Guardianship and Alternatives to Guardianship
Legal Assistance for Older Adults
Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Economic Supports

NC Emergency Solutions Grant
Operation Fan and Heat Relief
Permanent Supportive Housing
Senior Community Service Employment Program
State-County Special Assistance for Adult Care Home Residents
State-County Special Assistance- In Home

Home and Community-Based Services

Adult Day Services
Care Management of Frail Older Adults
Family Caregiver Support
Home Care Independence
Housing and Home Improvement
Information and Options Counseling
In Home Aide
Living Healthy Workshops
NC Lifespan Respite Program
North Carolina Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Nutrition-Congregate and Home Delivered Meals
Project CARE
Senior Centers
Transportation Services for Older Adults