Senior Services
The City of Tavares does not provide direct services to senior citizens, however, we support our seniors through services available for Tavares residents at a variety of Lake County and State of Florida agencies, as well as non-profit organizations.
The following links are offered as a starting point for seniors and their families who are looking for support services.
United Way
The United Way offers a 24-hour information and referral helpline. If you or someone you know needs assistance, simply dial 2-1-1. Looking for affordable housing, quality day care or utility assistance? Are you dealing with a personal crisis, struggling with thoughts of suicide or seeking help with an aging parent?
Simply dial, 2-1-1, United Way’s free, 24-hour information and referral helpline which links people in need with assistance from more than 2,000 local health and human service programs. Staffed 24-hours per day by caring, highly trained, multilingual operators, 2-1-1 is your connection to finding help with:
- Utilities, Housing and Food
- Youth and Child Care Issues
- Physical and Mental Health Services
- 24-hour Crisis and Suicide Counseling
- Elder Services
- And much, much more
State of Florida Department of Elderly Affairs
TheDepartment of Elder Affairs
administers programs and services for elders across the state of Florida through 11 Area Agencies on Aging, Elder Helpline toll-free at 1-800-96 ELDER (1-800-963-5337).
U.S. Administration on Aging
Eldercare.gov is a service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families.You can also call 1-800-677-1116. Offers a catalog of resources for a wide variety of senior services. Searchable database
by city, zip code or topic.
Food Pantry
Lake Cares food pantry
Senior Meals
Union Congregational Church, 302 St. Clair Abrams Avenue, Tavares, Fl
Senior Meals Program
- Monday & Wednesday - Activities at 10:00am, Meal at 11:30am
Reservations Required - Contact Deb West - 352.552.2293
Quick Phone Guide for Seniors
Listing of non-profit agencies offering assistance to seniors
Financial, Food & Clothing Assistance
Map and directory of participating non-profits
Senior Property Tax Exemptions:
Nursing Home Abuse Information
Senior Housing
Below are just a couple of the websites that offer a generic listing of senior housing opportunities in Tavares. The City of Tavares is not associated with any of the facilities listed, and does not specifically recommend any of the locations. Families should do their research, visit the facilities, check online recommendations and consider you senior’s specific needs before making a housing decision.