Senior Services
AARP, Wilson Chapter 4141
Wilson AARP News North Carolina Chapter AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over. AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service. AARP also provides a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for our members.
Adult Care Services
(252) 265-8001
Our goal is to coordinate or provide services to enable adults to live in a secure, safe and least restrictive environment. This includes: monitoring rest homes, inhome aide service for seniors, assisting with placement into rest home or nursing home, protecting adults from abuse, neglect or exploitation.
Alzheimer’s Disease Family Support Group
First Baptist Church
311 W. Nash Street, Wilson
2nd Thursday: 11AM –12PM
(252) 234-5960
Spring Arbor
2405 Ward Boulevard, Wilson
3rd Tuesday: 11AM –12PM
(252) 243-2773
Our purpose is to provide information, support and hope for families dealing with a loved one’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Support groups are sponsored by Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging and The Mental Health Association in Wilson County (a United Way agency), respectively.
Eastpointe (Geriatric/Adult Specialty Team)
(800) 913-6109
24-hours a day, 7-days a week
Educating caregivers on topics such as dementia, behavioral interventions, communication, medication issues and much more. GAST strives to empower caregivers with the necessary resources to keep their loved ones at home where they belong for as long as possible. If your loved one can no longer be maintained safely at home, GAST services expand into the facility in which you place your trust for the care of your loved one deserves. Visit us at: http://www.eastpointe.net/.
Gee Corbett Village Senior Center
1817 Butterfield Lane SE, Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 243-7703
"A Home Away From Home" offering programs and services to all Senior Citizens. Our purpose is to remove all older adults from a life of isolation, loneliness, despair, and place them back into the mainstream of life by providing onsite services and activities; link resources offered by other agencies; and providing an atmosphere that acknowledges the value of human life and affirms the dignity and selfworth of the older adult. Wilson Community Improvement Association (WCIA) believes that every Senior Citizen should have the right to a decent income, adequate healthcare, acceptable housing, recreation, and socialization programs. Visit us at: http://www.wciainc.org/seniorcenter.html.
Healthy Start Medical Transportation, Inc.
2904-B Airport Drive, Wilson, NC 27896
(252) 674-1812
We are a non-emergency medical and ancillary transportation service company delivering consistent and reliable on-time service. The company is dedicated to door to door service and provides mobility, safety, and care to the elderly, disabled and veterans needing to get to their medical and treatment appointments, shopping, recreational and social events. We also work with various NC Dept. of Social Services for their transportation needs. For more information visit our website at: www.HealthyStartNC.com.
Upper Coastal Plain Area Agency on Aging in Wilson
121 W Nash Street PO Box 9 Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 234-5952
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are local aging programs that provide information and services on a range of assistance for older adults and those who care for them. By contacting your local agency you get access to critical information including available services in your area, mobility assistance programs, meal plans & housing, assistance in gaining access to services, individual counseling, support groups and caregiver training, respite care, and supplemental services, on a limited basis. Visit us at: http://www.ucpcog.org/.
Wilson County Office of Senior Citizen Affairs (Meals on Wheels)
2306 Cedar Run Pl NW Wilson, NC 27896
(252) 237-1303
Meals are served by volunteers to homebound individuals and to individuals at congregate sites. Transportation provided to seniors for trips to congregate sites.
Wilson County Council on Aging
1808 Goldsboro Street Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 206-4059
The Wilson County Council on Aging coordinates services to senior citizens and administers the community block grant funds for Wilson County. Wilson
Senior Center
1808 Goldsboro Street Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 206-4059
The Wilson County Senior Activity Center seeks to provide recreational, educational, and community outreach activities for seniors of all ages to enhance their leisure lifestyle and provide an environment where socialization is met.