Seniors

Seniors

Meals, health care, benefits assistance, and support services for older adults in Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee.

Last verified: July 21, 2026

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St. Clair Street Senior Center

Senior center offering meals, activities, social programs, and community connection for adults 55 and older.

Eligibility: Adults 55 and older

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Mid-Cumberland Meals on Wheels

Home-delivered meals and wellness checks for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities.

Eligibility: Homebound seniors and adults with disabilities

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Greater Nashville Regional Council — Area Agency on Aging

Coordinates aging services, caregiver support, and community programs for adults 60 and older in Middle Tennessee.

Eligibility: Adults 60+ in Middle TN

Last verified: July 21, 2026

TennCare CHOICES

Long-term services and supports for low-income seniors and adults with physical disabilities to remain in their homes or communities.

Eligibility: Low-income seniors and adults with physical disabilities

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Tennessee SHIP

Free, unbiased Medicare counseling and assistance from trained volunteers for Medicare beneficiaries.

Eligibility: Medicare beneficiaries

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Alzheimer's Association — Tennessee Chapter

Support groups, education, care consultations, and advocacy for individuals with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.

Eligibility: Individuals with Alzheimer's and caregivers

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Rutherford County Senior Services

County-administered senior programs including transportation, in-home services, and community activities.

Eligibility: Rutherford County seniors

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Medicare — Benefits and Enrollment

Federal health insurance program for adults 65 and older and qualifying individuals with disabilities.

Eligibility: Adults 65+ and qualifying individuals

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Social Security Administration — Retirement

Retirement benefits, survivor benefits, and Medicare enrollment for workers who have paid into Social Security.

Eligibility: Workers who have paid into Social Security

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability

State agency coordinating services and advocacy for adults 60 and older and adults with disabilities.

Eligibility: Adults 60+ and adults with disabilities

Last verified: July 21, 2026

AARP Tennessee

Advocacy, resources, and programs for adults 50 and older, including tax assistance, driver safety, and benefits enrollment.

Eligibility: Adults 50 and older

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Rutherford County Trustee — Tax Relief for Seniors

Property tax relief programs for elderly and disabled homeowners in Rutherford County.

Eligibility: Elderly and disabled homeowners

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Eldercare Locator

National resource connecting older adults and caregivers to local services including transportation, meals, and home care.

Eligibility: Adults 60+ and caregivers

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Tennessee Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Advocates for the rights and quality of care of residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Eligibility: Nursing home and assisted living residents

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Caregiver Support Program — GNRC

Respite care, counseling, and support services for family caregivers of adults 60 and older.

Eligibility: Family caregivers of adults 60+

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Alzheimer's Association — 24/7 Helpline

24/7 support line for individuals with Alzheimer's, caregivers, and families — available any time of day or night.

Eligibility: Individuals with Alzheimer's and caregivers

Last verified: July 21, 2026

Senior Medicare Patrol — Tennessee

Helps Medicare beneficiaries prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse.

Eligibility: Medicare beneficiaries

Last verified: July 21, 2026

211 Tennessee — Senior Services

Dial 211 to connect seniors and families with local services including meals, transportation, and in-home care.

Eligibility: Seniors and families

Last verified: July 21, 2026

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