Community Care for the Elderly

Focuses on helping functionally-impaired elderly persons remain in their homes or the home of a caregiver. Care is coordinated by a case manager. Core services of the program include respite care, homemaker, chore, home health aide, personal care, adult day care, medical transportation, home nursing, home-delivered meals, emergency alert response, physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy.

Intake for this program in both counties is done through the Senior Helpline. For information on services call The Senior Helpline at 1-800-96-ELDER, (1-800-963-5337). For inquiries from outside of the area call 727-217-8111.

Pinellas

Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services
14041 Icot Boulevard
Clearwater, FL 33760
Phone: 727/538-7460
FAX: 727/507-4355

Contact Person:
Bettina Dodson, Project Director
Ray Gadd, President/CEO

Suncoast Center
4024 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Phone: 727/323-2528
FAX: 727/323-2521

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 10970
St. Petersburg, FL 33733-0970

Contact Person:
Kristina Jalazo, Project Director
Barbara Daire, LCSW, President/CEO

Pasco County

Community Aging and Retirement Services, Inc. (CARES)

West Pasco
12417 Clocktower Parkway
Suite 200
Hudson, FL 34667-2466
Phone: 727/862-9291
FAX: 727/862-9366

East Pasco
CARES Crescent Center
13906 South Fifth Street
Dade City, FL 33525
Phone: 352/518-9300
FAX: 352/523-2330

Contact Person:
Robert Turnier, Project Director
Doris Williams, Project Supervisor
Bill Aycrigg, CEO