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If you're looking for free transportation for seniors in Ohio, you’re in the right place!
This page is a complete resource for free transportation for the elderly in the state of Ohio.
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Map of Free Transportation for Seniors in Ohio
List of Free Transportation for Seniors in Ohio
Program Description:
The Canal Winchester “Welfare Corporation” was established in 1955 by a group of friends and neighbors who wanted to assist with emergency needs and provide holiday assistance to the residents of the Canal Winchester School District.
Senior Transportation
The Canal Winchester Senior Transportation Program provides a number of services for Canal Winchester residents who are at least 60 years old and live within the City's School District limits. These services are free due to grant funding provided by local funders*. From medical appointments to Senior Citizens Club activities, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life, health, and well-being of our residents.
The Program includes both Daily Transportation and Group Transportation. Daily transportation is provided for both medical and personal appointments, with priority given to medical appointments. Examples of personal appointments include beauty appointments or trips to the local library. Group transportation includes grocery trips to four local groceries and a variety of pre-arranged Senior Citizens Club activities.
- 1These services are free due to grant funding provided by local funders.
- 2Priority given to medical appointments.
- 3Transportation is curb-curb, which may require that the resident has an aide or caregiver present.
Program Description:
Groveport Senior Transportation truly wishes to assist seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain the independent lifestyle they desire. For these residents, we provide free door-to-door transportation to medical and personal appointments.
- 1The City of Groveport is pleased to provide this service free of charge to qualifying residents.
- 2We will schedule a home visit to complete your sign up and orientation. We are typically able to schedule your visit within 5-7 days.
- 3The program staff will make efforts to accommodate multiple medical appointments on a case-by-case basis. Clients should make a point to arrange these as early in the day as possible. Multiple personal appointments will be accommodated as scheduling permits.
- 4Priority will be given to health and wellness appointments.
- 5The Groveport Senior Transportation Program provides door to door service.
Program Description:
The Community Services Department is pleased to provide these services for our senior residents. We recognize that many Bay Village residents wish to remain in their homes as long as they possibly can.
Our goal is to provide programs and services to help make this possible.
Funding: There is no federal government funding for the operation of this program. All operating expenses are paid by the City of Bay Village. Financial support from the riders is necessary. Please pay your fair share.
- 1A wheelchair lift is available. Prior registration is required. Donations are encouraged.
- 2Operating hours are from 8 AM until 4 PM weekdays.
- 3Wheelchair passengers must have an able-bodied escort and may be transported on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- 4Reservations may be made up to 3 months in advance, but at least 24 hours prior to the appointment.
- 5All appointments will be confirmed the work day prior to the appointment.
- 6When scheduling a doctor appointment, please ask how long you can expect to be there so that the return trip can be scheduled.
- 7If Bay Schools are closed due to severe weather, transportation will not run.
- 8The driver cannot leave the vehicle to escort passengers; it is a curb to curb service.
- 9Transportation will not be provided to persons after any medical appointments requiring anesthesia, nor will transportation be provided to a hospital Emergency Room.
- 10We reserve the right to deny transportation at any time.
- 11Donations & Fees
Money collection boxes are in all vehicles.
$2 round trip in Bay Village
$4 round trip to Rocky River and Westlake
$5 round trip to Avon, Avon Lake, Fairview Park, Lakewood, and North Olmsted
Program Description:
Established in 1988, Bikur Cholim is dedicated to serving all members of the Jewish community by providing assistance to those experiencing health-related problems.
We strive to help young and old, from within Cleveland and beyond, by offering comfort, shelter and support through a variety of services.
We accomplish this through the coordinated effort of dedicated volunteers who selflessly perform the mitzvah of "bikur cholim" - literally "visiting the sick" - with all of the nuances of care and concern which this community embraces. Bikur Cholim sees its duty to stand with individuals and their families during times of medical crisis in accordance with Jewish tradition, as are the practices of the organization.
- 1No pricing information available.
Program Description:
Free door-to-door wheelchair lift equipped van service is available for Beachwood residents 60 years and older and those with disabilities living in an independent living setting.
This service is not meant to supply all transportation needs, but is a supplemental service. Rides are available for medical appointments, shopping, banking, and social / recreational activities. There is no guarantee of the van's availability for requested dates and times.
- 1Service is not available to residents in nursing, assisted living or retirement facilities.
- 2A wheelchair accessible van is available.
- 3The wheelchair passenger must be self-sufficient in entering
and exiting a premise or have an aide/escort to assist. - 4The Beachwood Van Service is scheduled to operate 5 days a week, Monday – Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
- 5Ride requests for medical appointments may be requested as soon as your medical appointment is made. All other rides should
be requested one week prior to the needed date/time.
Program Description:
The Division of Aging was established in 1973 to provide a continuum of responsive services to Lakewood’s older residents.
Programs and services evolved through the years, contributing to the Lakewood Division of Aging becoming one of the largest municipal aging programs in Ohio. The Division underwent some reorganization in 2008 with changes in programs and services. However, the primary goal of the Division’s core programs remains the same: enabling older residents to stay safely in their homes and community while sustaining a quality of life that is both meaningful and productive.
This is a accomplished through administration of service programs in five core areas:
Nutrition services
Transportation services
Social work and supportive services
Center activities and programs
Volunteer program
- 1Medical Transportation can be scheduled 3 weeks ahead of a medical appointment and no later than 3 business days prior to medical appointment.
- 2Transportation is also provided for medical appointments in western Cuyahoga County.
- 3Wheelchair lift vans are available to help those who need extra assistance.
Program Description:
The Maple Heights Senior Center provides a variety of social, educational, recreational services and programs to meet the wide ranging needs of older adults in the Maple Heights area.
The Maple Heights Senior Center is located at 15901 Libby Road (between Lee and Broadway), and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Our phone number for general information is 216-587-5481
Van service is available for older adults 60+ years of age for transportation to the Senior Center, doctor appointments, prescription pick-ups, grocery shopping, banking, dialysis and therapy, and other destinations to encourage an independent life style.
- 1Reservations must be made one week in advance.
- 2Free Saturday Church mass transportation available.
Program Description:
The Department of Senior Services strives to enrich, assist and engage the lives of older adults in order to maintain and enhance their dignity and strength, both as individuals and groups, and to provide
services that foster independence for adults 60 years of age and over or who have physical limitations that affect movement. In order to accomplish this mission, the Department provides a wide array of programs and supportive services.
- 1Transportation is available Monday through Friday with pick-up times from 9:00 a.m to3:4 0 p.m., within City limits.
- 2Reservations Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- 3Calls received during the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. will be taken immediately or returned within an hour. Calls received after 11:30 a.m. will be returned by 12:00 p.m. the next working day.
- 4Reservations open for: Trips to medical appointments at 8:30 a.m. on the 1st of the month (or next working day) through the following month (August 1st for September appointments).
- 5Other trips every Monday (or next working day) at 8:30 a.m. through the following week.
- 6If assistance is needed, an adult companion may accompany the rider.
- 7The driver may assist with a limited number of light packages.
Program Description:
The Office on Aging serves thousands of residents age 60 and over, every year through information referral and supportive services. Programs such as Meals on Wheels of Cleveland Heights, Inc. prove invaluable to the senior community.
Senior residents are also assisted by Office on Aging social workers, and the new Senior Activity Center at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, located at One Monticello Boulevard, has programming and events for a wide range of interests.
- 1Medical van runs Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 4:20 p.m.
- 2Service is free; donation suggested.
Program Description:
The City provides curb-to-curb transportation to Parma Heights senior, adult handicapped and disabled residents by appointment for shopping, medical appointments and more Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- 1Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- 2The suggested donation is $3 for transportation.
- 3A transportation schedule is available in our Senior newsletter found on our website under Publications.
- 4Call at least two working days in advance to schedule transportation appointments.
Program Description:
Seniors 60 years or older and physically challenged residents who live in the Village of Oakwood.
ALL riders must be able to board the vehicle unassisted, or provide an aide to accompany them. Wheelchair accessible vehicles are for common wheelchairs. Drivers will assist riders on and off the wheelchair lift and tie down the wheelchairs.
- 1ALL riders must be able to board the vehicle unassisted, or provide an aide to accompany them.
- 2Wheelchair accessible vehicles are for common wheelchairs. Drivers will assist riders on and off the wheelchair lift and tie down the wheelchairs.
- 3If using a motorized scooter, please call the center for availability of a vehicle to accommodate the scooter. Please tell the dispatcher the length and width of your scooter.
- 4Please note: the van is not available on Wednesday afternoons.
- 5Suggested appointment times are 9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Return trips are not available after 4:00 p.m.
- 6Reservations for medical appointments should be made at least ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- 7Same day appointments are NOT accepted.
- 8Reservations for other appointments(except medical appointments) should be made 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE.
- 9There will be a charge of $1.00 per ride (round trip) for trips outside the Village. There will be no charge inside Village limits. Fares are due when boarding the bus and coins are NOT accepted.
Program Description:
The Elderly Services Program (ESP) helps older adults from Cincinnati to Oxford, Mason to Wilmington, and everywhere in between remain safe and independent in their homes by providing senior home care services such as personal care, housekeeping, meals, transportation and more.
ESP expands care seniors may already receive from family and friends and prevents unnecessary nursing home placement. COA administers the Elderly Services Program in Butler, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties. These programs are funded by county tax levies.
Senior home care services may include:
- care management
- senior adult day care
- meals/nutrition
- medical equipment
- home modification
- transportation
- emergency response system
- homemaking and elderly personal care
- ability to hire your own workers (restrictions apply)
and more...
- 1To help the program serve as many people as possible with the tax dollars available, some clients are required to help pay for the cost of their care through a co-payment. Co-payments are set on a sliding scale depending on income, assets and medical expenses.
Program Description:
Council on Aging (COA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life for older adults, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers.
We promote choice, independence, dignity and well-being through a range of services that help people remain in their homes for as long as possible.
Founded in 1971, COA is part of the national aging services network and is a state-designated Area Agency on Aging, serving individuals across a multi-county region. Our core service area includes Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties, with limited programming in Greene and Montgomery counties. One call to COA links people to the wide variety of agencies, information and programs that serve older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers.
As an Area Aging on Agency, we are responsible for planning, coordinating and administrating local, state and federally-funded programs and services for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers in our planning and service area: Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren counties.
PASSPORT is a Medicaid program that helps older adults with disabilities receive care and support in their homes, instead of a nursing home.
Services are similar to the Elderly Services Program, but are more intensive and may include:
Since 1987, Ohio’s PASSPORT program has been helping Medicaid-eligible older Ohioans get the care they need to stay in their homes.
- 1Eligibility for each service is determined by your care manager.
Program Description:
Hamilton County Job and Family Services administers state, federal and local programs designed to help those in need and help families work toward self sufficiency.
The agency has served Hamilton County since 1947. Today, the approximately 850 employees that work for the agency serve hundreds of thousands of Hamilton County residents.
The department is one of the few quadruple-combined public human service agencies in Ohio – providing public assistance, children’s services, child support and workforce development programs to the community.
Among the department’s many duties: local child protection, adult protection, child care, child support enforcement, workforce development, cash assistance, food assistance and medical assistance.
HCJFS is the largest department within Hamilton County government and reports to the Board of Hamilton County Commissioners.
Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) is a statewide program administered by Hamilton County Job and Family Services for Medicaid eligible customers. NET provides transportation to and from Medicaid providers. Transportation authorization may be in the form of bus passes, van services, Access tickets or mileage reimbursement. NET Requests must be submitted five days before transportation is needed.
- 1You must call at least five business days before your medical appointment.
- 2Customers must be able to transfer from a wheelchair to a vehicle independently, and the wheelchair must easily folded and easily stored.
- 3Medicaid paid.
Program Description:
The J’s Transportation Services allows senior adults to move freely around their community, giving them more independence and greater access to activities that contribute to a better quality of life.
Our trained drivers ensure the safety of passengers both getting on and off our vehicles and to and from locations. Our fleet of vehicles provide comfortable transportation and some include wheelchair lifts (please specify if you will need this service).
Learn more about the Transportation Services we offer:
Transportation to the J & Daily Errands
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Transportation to Community Events
- 1We provide daily transportation for seniors to go shopping and visit the JCC. Every weekday, seniors are picked up at their homes and transported to the J for fun activities, wellness programs, trips, and lunches, and then returned home.
- 2Through our Non-Emergency Medical Transportation service, seniors are picked up at their homes and driven to their medical appointments, including therapy, dentist, dialysis, testing, X-ray, and more. Participants can also be transported to the pharmacy to pick up prescriptions.
- 3Reservations for Medical Transportation need to be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.
- 4There is a nominal fee for this service.
- 5Other community agencies may work with our Transportation Services to provide transportation to and from their events for senior adults.
Program Description:
To benefit the greater community, The North College Hill Senior Center provides opportunity for friendship, recreation, wellness and education, which enable Senior Citizens to maintain an active quality of life.
- 1Call at least 1 days in advance to schedule your ride.
- 2Reservations are accepted on a first come first serve basis.
- 3Drivers are not allowed to enter any passenger's house or apartment. Drivers are not allowed to perform errands for any passengers. Drivers can only offer limited assistance to passengers getting on and off the bus.
- 4$3.00 donation per round trip is suggested and the driver collects it, when getting on.
- 5NCHSC will transport persons in all standard wheel chairs and scooters that are in safe working order. If extra seats are required for passengers, the space must be indicated when making reservations.
- 6We do not provide medical transportation.
Program Description:
We have been locally owned and serving the Greater Toledo Area for over 75 years. We operate the largest fleet of sedans, minivans and wheelchair accessible vans in northwest Ohio.
With Black & White Transportation, you ride with the confidence and security of knowing your driver has undergone Black & White’s rigorous training program before getting behind the wheel. Drivers are trained in sensitivity and diversity issues and defensive driving techniques.
All Black & White drivers are certified in D.R.I.V.E., a state of Ohio accredited course in transporting those with special needs.
- 1Free Medical Transportation twice a month for those 60 years of age and older in Lucas County.
- 2Suggested $3 donation for Medical trips
Program Description:
We are the central address for Jewish philanthropy, community programming, and services for the Jewish community of Northwest Ohio and parts of Southeast Michigan.
We are guided by the core values of Judaism: “Tzedakah” (justice, charity and righteousness); “Tikkun Olam” (restoring the world) and “Gemulit Chassidim” (acts of loving-kindness).
Through the generous support of our donors, we provide programs and services to enhance the health, welfare, education, and cultural awareness of the entire Jewish community and Israel.
Jewish Living Center programming includes speakers, cultural events, trips, and so much more for community members ages 60 and better.
They are supported in part through your campaign dollars and through a generous grant from the Jewish Senior Services Supporting Organization.
Out and About: Day trips to interesting area attractions. Overnight visits to regional gems. Cross country tours.
- 1Reservation and payment are due at the time of the request to hold your space.
- 2We accept reservations on a first come basis as space is limited.
- 3A wait list will be formed as needed
- 4No confirmations will be mailed; your credit card charge or canceled check will serve as your confirmation.
Program Description:
Do you need help getting back and forth to your medical appointments? If you are on Medicaid, do not have access to a vehicle, and your physician can verify a medical need, you may be eligible for our Non-Emergency Medicaid transportation program.
This program will assist you by providing you a ride to and from your Ohio Medicaid providers located in Lucas County.
- 1Medicaid Paid.
Program Description:
The Mission of the Maumee Senior Center is to create an atmosphere which affirms the dignity and self-worth of the older population by serving their physical, emotional and economic well-being while encouraging their independence and continued participation in the community.
- 1Open Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- 2Please schedule your transport 48 hours in advance.
- 3Minimal donation is requested.
Program Description:
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) provides a vital link in the Toledo metro area to jobs, education, health care and other destinations.
It enables everyone in our community to have access to transportation regardless of their age, race, physical ability or economic background.
TARTA serves seven communities in Northwest Ohio: Maumee, Ottawa Hills, Rossford, Sylvania, Sylvania Township, Toledo, and Waterville.
TARTA is underway with exploring and introducing new initiatives and service options that will enhance convenience and customer experience while moving Toledo into the future of public transit.
- 1Currently TARTA is not collecting fares due to COVID-19.
- 2TARPS Passengers ride free on fixed route only.
- 3One-Way Fares:
Adults and children age 6 and up: $1.50 or 1 token
Children under age 6: Free (with adult, limit 2)
Seniors age 65+: 75¢ (with TARTA ID or Medicare ID)
Persons with disabilities: 75¢ (with TARTA ID or Medicare ID)
Program Description:
PASSPORT is for seniors age 60 and older who need the level of care provided in a nursing home, but want to stay in their home. It is a statewide program funded by Medicaid.
Those who qualify for PASSPORT work with a nurse or social worker to develop a plan of care that customizes services to help them remain at home. Once enrolled, a case manager works with them to be sure needs are met with quality services, and that the plan of care is adjusted as needs change.
- 1There is no charge for an in-home assessment to discuss your needs and options.
- 2There is no charge for PASSPORT services if you are under a set income level. If you are over the income level, you may choose to pay a monthly amount determined at the time of enrollment or decline enrollment.
- 3PASSPORT is funded by a Medicaid Waiver that differs from traditional Medicaid, and therefore you may qualify for Medicaid even if you have been denied in the past. If you provide income and asset information to our assessor, a preliminary determination can be made during the in-home assessment. The assessor can also assist in completion of the Medicaid application, but you must follow up with the application process through the Department of Job and Family Services.
Program Description:
The Parks and Recreation Department offers a free transportation service to Twinsburg residents 65 and older.
- 1Transportation is provided Monday thru Friday from 8:15am 3:45pm except on designated Federal Holidays in which the office is closed.
- 2Travel to medical appointments may be to locations within a 10 mile radius and includes Bedford Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Solon Campus. Travel for routine errands and other events must be to locations within 5 miles.
- 3Taken on a first come, first serve basis.
- 4Priority is given to medical appointments.
- 5Rides are limited to ONE transport per day.
- 6Medical rides can be booked up to 3 months in advance.
- 7Errands can be scheduled up to 1 week in advance.
- 8Call (330) 963-8722 as soon as possible if you finish your appointment earlier than expected, or if you will be later than
planned. - 9THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT PROVIDE EMERGENCY TRANPORTATION
- 10Transportation is provided free of charge.
Program Description:
UDS Transportation Services operates one of the largest fleets of accessible vehicles in Summit County, providing safe and
reliable transportation for our passengers in need of Non-Emergency Transportation (NET) for medical appointments. Our lift-equipped vans are also available to community organizations for special events on a contract basis.
- 1The service is available on a first come, first served basis.
- 2You must call Transportation Services with a 24-hour notice of cancellation. Three (3) cancellations/no shows within a 30-day period and your transportation will be suspended for 30 days.
- 3UDS provides transportation to all counties in Ohio, based on availability. When traveling outside of Summit County, your scheduled appointment time can be no later than 12:30 p.m. NET passengers must ask their insurance provider to transport them if the trip is 30 miles or less, or an emergency for out-of-county trips.
- 4Service animals are permitted to ride along on the medical trip.
- 5Transportation is provided free of charge.
Program Description:
As part of the century-old settlement house movement, CRC is a community-based social services agency that brings people together to help individuals and families build upon their strengths.
For 50 years, CRC has been making a difference in the lives of neighbors. Many lives have been improved or sustained by the services CRC provides. We promote self-sufficiency while respecting individual worth, rights, and dignity. Thus creating a greater quality of life for everyone throughout the community.
We help many seniors living in Clintonville/Beechwold to remain independent and safe in their own homes, and provide recreational activities to prevent social isolation.
The Clintonville zip code of 43214 has the largest percentage of people 65 years of age or older in Franklin County as of 2010 Census. CRC provides a myriad of services to help older adults remain independent and safe in their homes.
Senior Supportive Services works with CRC outreach workers to connect clients with other resources outside additional CRC programs. CRC values all that older adults offer as members of our community.
- 1Transportation is provided free of charge.
Program Description:
Village in the ville is a grass-roots, member driven, community organisation created for neighbors, by neighbors. We are a program of the Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources center that provides services engagement and connection to adults 50+ so they can better are in community.
C-Loop: The C-Loop runs every tuesday from 1-am-4pm, with scheduled stops at grocery stores, retail stores, and other comunity destinations in the Clintonville-Beechwold neighborhood.
- 1Transportation is provided free of charge.
- 2Clients need to be able to get in and out of the vehicle without assistance.
Program Description:
Any individual with cancer should have help with eliminating barriers to care, and that is what the Columbus Cancer Clinic is here to do.
The Columbus Cancer Clinic provides low-cost or free head-to-toe cancer screenings and mammograms, cancer prevention, and education.
The program aids underserved individuals in central Ohio through its outreach and education efforts.
The Columbus Cancer Clinic accepts Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans, as well as most Medicaid managed care plans.
The Columbus Cancer Clinic provides services regardless of ability to pay. Interpretation services are available. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.
SERVICES
Access to our private, chronic illness food pantry and nutritional supplements
Transportation for medical appointments
Medication Assistance
Referrals to community services
Breast prosthetics and bras
Wigs, hats and head scarves
Medical Supplies
Short-term financial assistance
Grant Applications
- 1Our comprehensive services are provided free of charge to qualified patients.
Program Description:
Hilliard residents over the age of 55 can ride the Hilliard Express safely and free of charge to popular destinations.
The rideshare service will pick seniors up from their private homes or living communities and take them to dining, shopping, entertainment, parks, medical facilities and places of worship. Set locations such as specific restaurants and stores are available, but riders may request unique destinations within the city.
All Hilliard Express vehicles are equipped with professional drivers and access for wheelchairs. While on the shuttle, other riders may be picked up. COVID-19 guidelines will be strictly enforced.
- 1The rides are free.
- 2Vehicles are wheelchair accessible.
- 3Drivers are licensed professionals.
- 4Share rides with your friends to your favorite places around town.
- 5Transportation is provided free of charge.
Program Description:
Hamilton Township and Obetz have teamed together to provide transportation for senior citizens or disabled residents who have no other means of transportation.
Transportation is available on Tuesday and Wednesday for medical and personal appointments within a 15-mile radius.
- 1Transportation is available on Tuesday and Wednesday for medical and personal appointments within a 15-mile radius.
- 2Priority will be given to medical appointments.
- 3Service is offered curb-to-curb Tuesdays & Wednesdays at no cost to the individual.
- 4All transportation appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
- 5No individual may utilize transportation service more than twice per week, except for medical therapy.
- 6Transportation is available to attend lunches at the OCC on Mondays and Thursdays.
Program Description:
St. Stephen’s Community House strengthens its families and their children with a holistic approach that strives to
empower the physical, social, and emotional needs of the Greater Linden Community in Columbus, Ohio.
Senior Services: Offers senior citizens support, case management and transportation services with the goal of maintaining independence and a higher quality of life.
Our small group transportation provides safe, free transportation for clients 60 and better. This transportation allows clients the opportunity to attend medical appointments, grocery store trips, access food pantries and other needed trips with no stress.
- 1Transportation is provided free of charge.
- 2We require at least 2 weeks notice to get you on the calendar.
Program Description:
St. Stephen’s Community House strengthens its families and their children with a holistic approach that strives to
empower the physical, social, and emotional needs of the Greater Linden Community in Columbus, Ohio.
Senior Services: Offers senior citizens support, case management and transportation services with the goal of maintaining independence and a higher quality of life.
Life Care Alliance offers seniors 60 and better an opportunity to eat and socialize with other seniors. Clients may come Monday through Thursday from 10:00am-1:00pm to enjoy socialization and hot/cold lunch year round for a donation or for free.
- 1Transportation is provided free of charge.
- 2St. Stephens provides free transportation from your home to the dining center and back home after lunch.
Program Description:
- 1Round trip rides are available for $5 per person, per trip. Free rides are available for those who qualify.
Program Description:
Orange Community Education & Recreation believes everyone should have the opportunity to learn, discover, be active and have fun!
Our mission is to build and engage our community through the development and delivery of excellent learning, discovery, and active recreational experiences for all.
Senior Transportation Connections
A simple transportation service to help seniors get to the Senior Center, local physicians' offices, banking and shopping is available to Orange School District seniors ages 60 and over and to disabled adults, and is made possible through financial support of the communities of Hunting Valley, Moreland Hills, Orange Village, Pepper Pike and Woodmere, private donations, and a grant from the Ohio Department of Aging through the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging.
- 1Transportation is provided by Senior Transportation Connection. Service normally runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 am. to 4:00 pm.
- 2Each client may take 12 one-way trips or 6 round trips each month. Please notify Senior Transportation Connection when booking your trip if you will be taking a wheel chair or companion. Companions ride free of charge.
- 3A donation of $3 for a one-way trip or $6 per round trip is recommended to help off-set the cost of this service.
- 4Call at least 3 days and up to 2 weeks prior to your appointment to schedule your trip.
Program Description:
West Side Community House (WSCH) was founded in 1890 as the Methodist Deaconess Home of Cleveland. WSCH has operated as a private, nonsectarian nonprofit 501(c)3 social service agency since 1964, owned and operated by a board of managers.
We work to meet the needs of community residents by providing an array of model programs and services for children, families and older adults. Services are open to all social, racial, ethnic and income groups but are targeted to those who are most vulnerable and at-risk.
Our programs strengthen the family, provide opportunities to learn and grow, support independent living, encourage economic self-sufficiency, and renew the life spirit.
Healthy Aging Center: At West Side Community House's Healthy Aging Center, our mission is to promote healthy aging and link people with resources so they may continue to lead happy, rewarding and fulfilling lives in the community.
- 1For a shopping schedule, see our monthly activities calendar.
Program Description:
In Northeast Ohio, the Old Brooklyn neighborhood is home to one of the largest populations of residents 60 years and older.
While many of these seniors still care for themselves, many rely on charitable organizations for ongoing support and opportunities to stay active within the community.
Since 1971, Senior Citizen Resources has filled this need. Our programming helps to keep individuals healthy and living independently by meeting their basic needs. Our main programs — transportation, nutrition, activities, social service, and volunteering — focus on health and wellness, and provide opportunities for creativity, lifelong learning, and socialization.
To date, we have positively impacted the lives of thousands of seniors, while continuing to expand our services and broaden the reach of our programs.
Our mission: to enhance continued independent living and promote the quality of life for seniors in the Old Brooklyn community — is our never-ending inspiration!
- 1Must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance.
- 2We have four vans, including two with wheelchair accessibility, that will drive seniors where they need to go locally.
Program Description:
The Area Office on Aging provides you and your loved ones with the quality services that allow you to be as independent as possible; empowering you to live your life to the fullest.
Each year, over 40,000 older northwest Ohioans are served through the Area Office on Aging and its network of 180 providers.
Lucas County Senior Dining Site Program
Lyman W. Liggins Senior Nutrition Program provides a home-style lunch meal Monday-Friday at various dining sites throughout Lucas County. The senior dining program provides an opportunity to enjoy a good meal with friends in a safe, friendly environment. Nutrition education, socialization and other activities are available at the dining sites.
For those with limited transportation, a TARTA bus pass may be available to travel to and from the dining site. In addition, a daily (Monday-Friday) hot meal or once a week delivery of frozen meals may be delivered to home-bound individuals 60 years of age or older. Each home-delivered and congregate meal provides one-third the daily recommended key nutrients for individuals 60 years of age and over and includes low-sodium and diabetic-friendly options.
- 1For those with limited transportation, a TARTA bus pass may be available to travel to and from the dining site.
