How to apply for Area Agency on Aging services (South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc. (San Luis Valley Area Agency on Aging)) — Costilla
South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc. (San Luis Valley Area Agency on Aging)
Who it's for
South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc. is the Area Agency on Aging for the San Luis Valley, including Costilla County. It helps adults 60 and over (and disabled adults 18 and over who live with an eligible adult) keep living on their own at home — meals, homemaker and respite help, Medicare counseling, and long-term care ombudsman help. Services have no set cost and are not income-based; an assessment is needed first. Call 719-589-4511 to get started.
AAA services have no set cost (donations welcome); an assessment decides which services fit. Program enrollments the agency helps with have their own eligibility rules. Most Older Americans Act services start at age 60.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Find my benefitsWhat you'll need
- None — call to get started
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-719-589-4511
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Area Agency on Aging services (South-Central Colorado Seniors, Inc. (San Luis Valley Area Agency on Aging)) — Costilla. I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need none — call to get started — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
none
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.