Trusted places to begin for your aging parent or loved one. Choose their state, find the kind of help you need, and take one manageable next step.
Your state’s aging agency is a useful first connection. Ask how to reach the local office serving your loved one’s community.
Visit state aging agency State agency page reviewed Oct 27, 2026Missouri programs, organized for your family. Explore 9 state-specific resources below, followed by national finders for additional support. Choose a category to narrow your next step.
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Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Find Missouri’s local aging agencies and the areas they serve.
“Which local office serves my parent’s county, and what should we ask first?”
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Learn about supports for living at home and how to start a service referral.
“What help at home is available in our area, and how do we request an assessment?”
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Find programs and information for family and informal caregivers in Missouri.
“What caregiver support or respite options fit our family’s situation?”
Missouri Department of Social Services
Find official Missouri Medicaid application information and ways to request help.
“Who can explain our coverage questions and the next steps for this program?”
Missouri SHIP
Find Missouri’s official Medicare counseling program and assistance contacts.
“Who can explain our coverage questions and the next steps for this program?”
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Explore state-published estate and advance-care planning information, with links to legal assistance.
“Who can explain the current documents and requirements that apply to our situation?”
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Find Missouri nursing-home guidance and information for comparing care and reporting concerns.
“Where can we check this provider’s license, services, and care information?”
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Find Missouri’s adult-abuse reporting information and contacts.
“Is this the appropriate office for our concern, and how do we contact the local team?”
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Find advocacy and local ombudsman contacts for long-term care residents and families.
“Is this the appropriate office for our concern, and how do we contact the local team?”
Administration for Community Living
Enter your loved one’s location in the Eldercare Locator to find nearby aging services and caregiver support.
“My parent lives in this area. Which local agency should we speak with first?”
SHIP National Technical Assistance Center
Choose your state in the SHIP locator to reach local Medicare counseling.
“Can a counselor help us understand these Medicare coverage questions?”
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Use “Contact Your State Medicaid Agency” to find the official office for coverage and application questions.
“Where can we learn about the programs that fit our situation and the application process?”
Legal Services Corporation
Search by address or city for an LSC-funded legal aid organization. Ask about eligibility and the issues it handles.
“Do you handle this type of question, and what eligibility or intake requirements apply?”
Medicare.gov
Search for nursing homes and other Medicare provider types by location. This does not list all assisted living options.
“What should we ask about this provider’s services, quality information, and fit for our needs?”
U.S. Department of Justice
Find reporting resources and a locator for elder abuse assistance in your state or territory.
“Which office should receive this concern, and how can we contact it directly?”
Administration for Community Living
Learn about the program for residents’ rights and care concerns, and follow its links to find local assistance.
“How do we reach the ombudsman serving this care facility?”
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We prioritize government agencies and established public-service finders. Every card identifies the provider and whether it is state-specific or national. “Page reviewed” means the destination was retrieved and reviewed. “Official link confirmed” means an official page or indexed listing confirms the link, but destination access still needs a browser check. Interactive resources may require a browser to inspect fully. These labels do not verify every statement on a provider’s website.
All 50 states and Washington, D.C. include state-specific resources organized across seven categories, with national finders for additional help. This is a curated starting point, not an exhaustive list of programs. Linked providers determine availability, eligibility, fees, and document requirements. Links and programs may change.
For legal documents, ask a qualified professional about the current requirements that apply to your situation, especially when more than one state is involved. This directory does not create or validate legal forms.
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