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How to apply for Citrus County Senior Services + Elder Options PSA 3 Network
Citrus County Community Services Department (Senior Services) + Elder Options (Aging Resources, Inc.) — the PSA 3 AAA designate covering Citrus and 15 other North Central FL counties
Who it's for
Citrus County participates in the Elder Options (Aging Resources, Inc.) network as one of the 16 counties served by the PSA 3 Area Agency on Aging. Elder Options coordinates Older Americans Act Title III nutrition through local contracted providers and the Citrus County Community Services Department. Congregate dining is available at senior centers across Citrus County (Inverness, Crystal River, Lecanto, Beverly Hills, Homosassa) and home-delivered Meals on Wheels serves homebound Citrus County seniors throughout the county. Eligibility is age 60+ and Citrus County residency for congregate meals; home-delivered meals additionally require documented homebound status. Citrus County's exceptionally high senior population density (~33% age 65+, top-10 nationally) means OAA Title III demand is correspondingly high relative to the total county population. Apply by calling the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 (PSA 3 statewide), the Florida Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337, or the Citrus County Community Services Department for a needs assessment.
Citrus County senior nutrition services are coordinated through Elder Options (PSA 3 AAA) with local delivery through the Citrus County Community Services Department and partner agencies. Congregate meals require age 60+ and Citrus County residency. Home-delivered meals additionally require documented homebound status. Call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-262-2243 to start. Citrus County's high senior density means waitlists for home-delivered meals can develop during budget-constrained quarters — apply early when need first appears.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ (Florida driver's license, Florida ID, or birth certificate)
- Proof of Citrus County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence)
- For home-delivered meals: documentation supporting homebound status (typically a physician's note or Citrus County Community Services case manager assessment)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-800-262-2243
Renewals
annual reassessment by Citrus County Community Services case manager or Elder Options care navigator
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