Aging Resources of Central Iowa
Older adults 60+, individuals who are 18+ with any type of disability and their caregivers can receive assistance in learning about accessing services to enable them to remain at home.
5835 Grand Ave., Suite 106
Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone: 515-225-1310
Toll Free: 800-747-5352
Website: http://www.agingresources.com
Fax: 515-225-9442
Marion County Senior Centers
Knoxville – 308 E Montgomery Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138 641-842-6070
Melcher-Dallas – 107 SW Marion Street, Melcher-Dallas, Iowa 50163 641-947-3204
Pleasantville – 116 E Monroe Street, Pleasantville, Iowa 50225 515-848-3538
Marion County Public Health Department
Disease prevention, foot care, blood pressure checks, senior nutrition, immunizations—check for clinic times.
2003 N Lincoln St.
PO Box 152
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-828-2238
Website: https://marionph.org
Fax: 641-842-3442
Social Security Administration
2429 Northgate Street, Suite A
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: 866-964-7394
Toll Free: 800-325-0778
Website: https://www.ssa.gov
Mom’s Meals
3210 SE Corporate Woods Dr.
Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: 1-877-508-6667
Website: https://www.momsmeals.com
Sister’s Homestyle Entrees
1303 22nd St. N
Humboldt, IA 50548
Phone: 515-332-1928
Website: http://www.sistersentrees.com
Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
SHIIP volunteers assist thousands of Iowans each year to understand their Medicare benefits and options through individual counseling sessions, community education, special projects and making connections in their communities. Call for an appointment.
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
1002 S Lincoln St.
Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone: 641-842-1488
Website: https://knoxvillehospital.org/patients-visitors/shiip/
Crossroads of Pella
712 Union St.
Pella, IA 50219
Phone: 641-628-1212
Website: https://www.crossroadspella.org
Connect America/Medical Alert
228 Third St.
PO Box 220
Parkersburg, IA 50665
Cell: 319-231-0932
Website: https://www.connectamerica.com
Assurance Wireless—Lifeline Cell Phone Provider (Virgin Mobile)
Enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. You may qualify if you are on certain public assistance programs, like Medicaid or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). You can also qualify based on your household income. You must provide proof of program participation or proof of income.
PO Box 5040
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone: 888-321-5880
Website: https://www.assurancewireless.com
Email: ourteam@assurancewireless.com