How to apply for Bluegrass Senior Center & Nutrition Services in Kentucky

Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living (Bluegrass Area Development District)

Who it's for

Through the Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging & Independent Living, Kentuckians 60 and older in Garrard County can use Older Americans Act (Title III) aging services. There is a senior center in every Bluegrass county offering meals, activities, crafts, and companionship, alongside the Homecare Program (in-home support), caregiver support, health and dementia-care programs, SHIP benefits counseling, and a no-cost Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) that is a one-stop point for information and referral across the 17-county region. Most services have no income test; a voluntary donation may be requested but services are not denied for inability to pay.

People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.

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What you'll need

  • Proof of age 60+ (driver's license, state ID, or birth certificate)
  • Proof of Garrard County residency

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 1-866-665-7921

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Bluegrass Senior Center & Nutrition Services. 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+ (driver's license, state ID, or birth certificate), proof of Garrard County residency — 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

ongoing (no renewal for supportive services; nutrition participation is continuous)

Official source →Last verified · October 12, 2026

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Not legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.