Benefits · Nutrition
How to apply for Flagler County Senior Services — Meals on Wheels + Congregate Dining + Respite
Flagler County Senior Services (also operating as Flagler County Council on Aging & Community Services) — a department of the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners; contracted local AAA delivery partner under ElderSource (PSA 4 Area Agency on Aging) for OAA Title III nutrition, CCE case management, and respite services in Flagler County; offices at 2199 Commerce Parkway, Bunnell, FL 32110 (Flagler County Nexus)
Who it's for
Flagler County Senior Services is a department of the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners — uniquely positioned as a county-government-operated AAA delivery partner rather than a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The program is funded by federal Older Americans Act grants, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) program, and the Flagler County General Fund. The Meals on Wheels program delivers home-delivered meals to homebound Flagler County seniors — five individual meals are delivered once per week (vs. the 5-day-a-week delivery model used by most peer counties); all meals are diabetic-friendly with low salt content. There are no fees for Meals on Wheels; recipients have the opportunity to support the program by donation. Additional services include congregate dining at senior centers, CCE case management, homemaking/personal care assistance, respite care (in-home and in-facility), nutrition education, screening, and information & referral. The Flagler County Nexus office at 2199 Commerce Parkway, Bunnell is the primary intake site. Apply by calling 386-586-2324 extension 3623.
Flagler County Senior Services Meals on Wheels is genuinely free — no fee, donation-only — but uses a notable delivery cadence: five individual meals delivered ONCE PER WEEK, rather than the 5-day-a-week delivery model used in peer counties. Seniors who need fresher daily delivery may not find this model adequate, and the once-weekly delivery requires adequate refrigerator capacity at home. Eligibility requires age 60+, Flagler residency, and homebound status documented through a case manager visit. Congregate dining at senior centers has a lower bar (60+ and ambulatory) and may be more accessible for active seniors. CCE-funded homemaking and respite services use sliding-scale fees based on income and sponsorship — service start can be delayed by waitlists during budget-constrained periods. The 386-586-2324 main number routes to a county switchboard; ask for Senior Services or extension 3623.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+ (Florida driver's license, Florida ID, or birth certificate)
- Proof of Flagler County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence)
- For home-delivered Meals on Wheels: documentation supporting homebound status (typically a case manager assessment)
- For CCE / homemaking / respite care: case manager assessment of activities-of-daily-living limitations
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 386-586-2324
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Flagler County Senior Services — Meals on Wheels + Congregate Dining + Respite. 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 proof of age 60+ (Florida driver's license, Florida ID, or birth certificate), proof of Flagler County residency (utility bill, lease, or government correspondence), for home-delivered Meals on Wheels: documentation supporting homebound status (typically a case manager assessment) — 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
annual reassessment by Flagler County Senior Services case manager
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