Services for Seniors
NEW! SERVICE for VOLUSIA COUNTY RESIDENTS
Volusia County has launched VolusiaHelps a free online and in-app resource to connect residents with services in 13 different categories. Services include:
- Disability & Senior Services
- Education & Employment
- Health & Housing
- Infant & Child Care
- and more
The app is available for Android and Apple devices.
For more information visit: https://vcservices.vcgov.org/VolusiaHelps
The Council on Aging of Volusia County is a non-profit organization focused on providing vital services exclusively to Volusia County seniors. They offer a range of services from senior center activities, chore services, meal delivery, and reassurance phone calls to in-home care, respite care, and guardianship. Services are either grant or donation funded, which means services are provided at no cost or low-cost to those that qualify. Services can also be provided on a private pay basis.
CHORE SERVICES
COA provides light chore services to our elderly clients such as installations of grab bars in bathrooms, small painting projects, changing outlet cover plates, and other minor repairs. Please contact Customer Service at 386.253.4700 x 225.
MEAL SERVICES
COA operates neighborhood dining sites throughout Volusia County. The program provides meals and social interaction for local seniors who are able to drive or take public transportation. Home delivery of meals is available for those that qualify or food can be purchased at full price. For more information about meal services click here.
NEIGHBORHOOD DINING SITES & SENIOR CENTERS
COA has seven neighborhood dining sites throughout Volusia County. The dining sites are open Monday - Friday from 9:00 am until 1:30 pm. Reservations are required one week prior to visiting a COA neighborhood dining site. This allows time to register your information and place food orders. You can make reservations by calling your local neighborhood dining site coordinator. Monthly menus are posted on the COA website and on each neighborhood dining site website. To see the monthly menu click here.
LOCAL DINING SITES
DELAND DINING SITE
Location: Tomoka Christian Church
1101 E. Plymouth Avenue
Deland, Florida 32724
Phone: 386-736-9706
Email: delandds@coavolusia.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
ORANGE CITY DINING SITE
Location: 200 N. Holly Avenue
Orange City, Florida 32763
Phone: 386-774-0001
Email: orangecityds@coavolusia.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
DELTONA DINING SITE
Location: The Center at Deltona
1640 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Deltona, Florida 32725
Phone: 386-574-0060
Email: deltonads@coavolusia.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
LOCAL SENIOR CENTERS
COA has four senior activity centers throughout Volusia County. The centers are open Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and offer activities such as games, dancing, exercise classes, educational programs, and arts and crafts. Each center has specific activities which are subject to change. Seniors can pay a small fee to join the center of their choice and to access all the centers. You can access the most current activities calendar by visiting the website of the senior activity center nearest to you or by visiting the COA website.
ORANGE CITY SENIOR CENTER
Location: 200 N. Holly Avenue
Orange City, Florida 32763
Phone: 386-775-3121
Email: coa_oc@volusia.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Activities Offered: Games & opportunities to socialize
DELTONA SENIOR CENTER
Location: The Center at Deltona
1640 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Deltona, Florida 32725
Phone: 386-574-0060
Email: deltona@coavolusia.org
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Activities Offered: Exercise & dance classes, card & board games, Bingo, billiards, & arts & crafts, movies, and educational programs
For a full list of neighborhood dining and senior center sites click here.
PETS MEALS ON WHEELS
COA and Hush Puppy Haven have partnered to provide pet food, treats, and supplies to the pets of Meals on Wheels clients. For more information about this program call COA at 386-253-4700 or visit the COA website at https://www.coavolusia.org/meal-services/index
GUARDIANSHIP
Professional guardians look after seniors who are no longer able to handle their own affairs. COA is appointed as Public Guardian or Corporate Guardian (Private-Pay) by the 7th Judicial Circuit Court when family and friends are unavailable. For more information click here.
RESPITE CARE
Respite care is available to the caregivers of seniors with early stage dementia. Seniors engage in activities, while the care givers receive support with coping skills and alleviating stress. The program is free for those who qualify. For times and availability visit: https://www.coavolusia.org/respite-program/index
COA's Respite Care program also offers support groups for caregivers. Support groups meet once a month for one hour. For more information call 386-253-4700 extension 204.
PRIVATE - PAY SERVICES
Private-Pay COA In-Home Services provide comfort and independence to older adults. They provide the following:
- Personal care (bathing, dressing/grooming)
- Grocery shopping
- Transportation to doctor's appointments
- Lite homemaking & cooking
- Companionship
- Running errands
They require a bi-weekly 3-hour minimum of care for personal care services and companionship. For more information visit: https://www.coavolusia.org/coa-in-home-services
For other services and information about COA call 386-253-4700 extension 225 or email COA at customerservice@coavolusia.
LOCAL PROGRAMS
ADULTS Ages 50+ FREE Drop In Program. No registration required.
We are ready to bring back our Adult Pickleball Program on our newly resurfaced courts at Bill Keller Park!
When: Tuesday mornings 8:30am-10:30am
Fall: September 12 - December 12, 2023 (14 Sessions)
Spring: January 9 - May 14, 2024 (20 sessions)
Where: Bill Keller Park Pickleball Courts (338 Colomba Rd.)
Join us on Tuesday mornings at Bill Keller Park on the above dates for Drop in Pickleball. No fees or registration required. Make sure to arrive by 8:30am! All skill levels welcome!
No paddle, no pickleballs, no problem. Paddles and balls provided.
DeBary Parks & Recreation Department * 16 Colomba Road * DeBary, FL 32713
Registration at City Hall * (386) 601-0206 * Office Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm (M - F)
www.debaryrecreation.org * www.facebook.com/cityofdebary * www.teamsideline.com/debary
Birth Certificate Required * Credit Card or Check Accepted
Online Registration Available with Account
JAZZERCISE
Jazzercise is a contracted program in partnership with the City of DeBary. Please contact the instructor below for amore information or to register!
When: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00am - Noon
Registration: All registrations taken on class days prior to the start of class. Instructors take all registrations not the City of DeBary. Space is limited, all passes sold on a first come first serve basis.
Cost
$40/month for unlimited classes
$70.00 for a 10 class pass (3 Month Expiration)
$10.00 per class for a single class.
Where: Florence K. Little Town Hall (12 Colomba Road DeBary, FL 32713)
Instructor: Adrianne Austin
Email: JazzyAgee4@gmail.com
Phone: 386-451-8753
SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES
SAXON COVE SENIOR LIVING
This senior community has many apartment and home amenities to fit the needs of their residents. There are several floor plans to select your perfect living space. To qualify, at least one person in the household must be
- Age 62 or older OR
- Age 55 or older AND one person in the household must be permanently disabled as evidenced by the completion of form DR416 - Physician's Certification of Disability.
NOTE: The person with the disability does not have to be the person who age qualifies. Any other household members (except approved live-in caregivers) must be age 40 or older.
For more information about Saxon Cove Senior Living call 855-834-0354 or click here.
HIGHLAND COUNTRY ESTATES
Highland Country Estates rests on 27 beautifully manicured acres with 235 resident lots of double and single-wide manufactured homes in beautiful Volusia County, Florida. While our community is mostly occupied with happy, long-term residents, we welcome you to please stay in touch to be at the top of our list, as homes become available within our community. They offer amenities to suit all lifestyles. For more information about Highland Country Estates call 386-775-0461 or click here.
SUMMERHAVEN ASSISTED LIVING
Summerhaven is a luxury residential assisted living facility for your loved one to enjoy a friendly home environment in lieu of the larger institutional setting. Located in DeBary, Florida. We offer a six bed facility with all the amenities to ensure a happy, healthy environment. Summerhaven has large spacious bedrooms, formal living room and family room with a fireplace overlooking the pool and lanai. This is one of the finest residential assisted living properties you will find in Florida to enjoy your senior years. Private and semi-private rooms available.
For more information about Summerhaven call 407-493-7144 or click here.
