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, 2026Virginia 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.
Choose a category or browse the collection. You can return to the other topics anytime.
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Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Find Virginia’s local aging-services network and routes to community assistance.
“Which Area Agency on Aging serves my loved one’s city or county?”
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Choose a service topic and location to find nearby support through No Wrong Door.
“Which services can help with our daily routines, meals, or transportation?”
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Explore caregiver support, respite, and help when dementia-related support is needed.
“Which caregiver support or respite resources should our family contact?”
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Read official application guidance and find application assistance.
“Which application route should we use, and who can help us prepare?”
Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance
Find Virginia’s Medicare counseling program and state-specific insurance resources.
“How can we connect with a VICAP counselor about these coverage questions?”
Virginia Judicial System Court Self-Help
Find the state court’s information about legal assistance for older Virginians.
“Does this helpline handle our question, and what should we have ready?”
Virginia Department of Social Services
Use Virginia’s official assisted living facility search.
“Where can we review the facility’s current license and inspection information?”
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Find Virginia’s route for reporting suspected adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
“Which local office should receive this concern?”
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Locate the program serving residents with concerns about care and rights.
“Who is the ombudsman serving this facility, and how do we reach them?”
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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