Columbus County
Columbus County offers the best of all worlds. Blessed with some of the finest people in America, you'll find Columbus County is quietly progressive in both industry and farming.
Back to Table of Contents- Agencies
- Community help groups and services for older adults.
- Aging Service Providers
- Various services that focus on the needs of older adults.
- Assisted Living/Adult Care Homes
- Provide 24 hour supervised personal care to older or disabled adults who do not need nursing care, but cannot remain in their own homes. Facilities may be referred to as rest homes, family care homes, or assisted living facilities.
- Board of Elections
- Caregiver Resources
- Chambers of Commerce
- Congregate Meal Sites
- Provide sit-down meals that are 1/3 of the Recommended Daily Dietary Allowance
- Educational Opportunities
- Emergency Phone Numbers
- Food and Nutrition Resources
- Home Health & Non-Medical Care Agencies
- Home health agencies provide skilled health care services prescribed by a physician in the home of an older adult. Non-medical care agencies assist with daily living activities.
- Hospice Care
- These listings include provider information as well as resources about hospice and end-of-life care, and grieving.
- Housing Services
- These services assist older adults with obtaining or retaining adequate housing and basic furnishings, and may include locating and financing housing, housing improvements, and real estate information.
- Local Organizations and Information Sources
- Miscellaneous Phone Numbers
- Contact information for support groups, utilities, and other community services are listed here.
- Nursing Facilities
- Provide 24 hour nursing care, as well as related services such as rehabilitation for injured, disabled or sick persons. Also commonly called nursing homes, health care centers, or convalescent homes.
- Senior Centers
- The primary objectives of a multipurpose senior center are the centralized provision of services which address the needs of older adults and provide opportunities to become more involved in the community.
- Support Groups
- Transportation Services
- Services that provide travel to and/ or from community resources such as medical appointments and nutrition sites, or other designated areas for older adults needing access to services and activities necessary for daily living.
- Volunteer Opportunities
- These may include community service opportunities for older adults as well as programs that may involve volunteers of all ages in providing services to older adults.