Senior benefits in Stokes County, North Carolina

The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging (Region G) serves older adults in Stokes County. Help includes home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home aide and personal care, family caregiver support and respite, Medicare counseling (SHIIP), the long-term care ombudsman, options counseling, and help applying for services. Adults age 60 and over, and adults with disabilities, can call 336-904-0300 to learn what local help is available.

Estimated service value: $1,500–$6,000 a year

The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) gives a one-time yearly payment to help eligible households pay heating bills, and the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) helps when a household faces a heating or cooling emergency. Both are run by the Stokes County Department of Social Services. Households with an older adult (60+) or a person with a disability can apply early in the season. Apply online through ePASS at epass.nc.gov or contact the county office at 336-593-2861.

Estimated bill savings: $300–$900 a year

Stokes County has no hospital of its own; the nearest hospitals are in neighboring Forsyth County (Winston-Salem). Novant Health, which runs Forsyth Medical Center, offers financial assistance that gives free care to patients with household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. Both uninsured and insured patients who meet the income limit may qualify. Call 1-844-266-8268 to ask about financial assistance and how to apply.

Estimated bill savings: about $0 a year

In this county: Novant Health states free care for patients with household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level; charity care also considers liquid assets. The health system makes the final decision. Not legal or financial advice.

YVEDDI runs the community transportation system for Stokes County, serving Davie, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin counties. It offers safe, door-to-door rides in or out of town for medical visits, shopping, and errands, with a focus on older adults, people with disabilities, and people with low income. In-town and in-county rides have low set fares, and out-of-county trips are priced by mileage. Call 336-679-2071 and give at least 48 hours notice to schedule a ride.

Estimated service value: $200–$1,200 a year