As we journey through life, the golden years can be some of the most rewarding and fulfilling. Bell County, Texas offers a wealth of resources and services designed to support our senior community, ensuring they enjoy a high quality of life in their retirement years. Whether you're a senior looking for assistance or a family member seeking resources for your loved ones, this guide is here to help you navigate the many senior-specific offerings available in our community.
This article is sponsored by Treehouse 4 Friends Home Care Agency.
- Resources
- Adult Protective Services: 254-526-9011
- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP): 888-687-2277
- Area Agency on Aging: 254-770-2330
- Department of Health & Human Services: 254-519-7511
- Killeen Free Clinic: 254-519-3898
- Killeen Help Center: 254-237-9147
- Social Security Administration (National Number): 800-772-1213
- Social Security Administration (Temple): 866-593-1341
- Temple Good Neighbor Program: Help with regular lawn care needs and other minor home improvement projects
- Housing, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes
- Killeen Housing Authority: 254-327-1164
- Housing and Urban Development (HUD): 210-475-6800
- In-Home Care and Hospice Services
- Treehouse 4 Friends Home Care Agency is a Veteran owned, Home Healthcare agency that services all of Bell County. They are trained in CPR as well as Medication Administration and are thoroughly screened, bonded and insured. They provide medical and non-medical home care and homemaking services to seniors as well as adults of any age recovering from surgery or illness. Options include 24-hour live-in care or hourly care. They offer companion care, personal care, specialty care and homemaking. They also offer miscellaneous services, including transportation.
- Transportation
- Senior Transportation (HOP): 254-933-3700 (ADA Paratransit Services and discounted rate for seniors)
- Social and Recreational Activities
- Lions Club Park Senior Center, Killeen
Bob Gilmore Senior Center, KilleenTemporarily Closed- Silver Sneakers, 19 locations in the area (Available for ages 65 or older, or eligible for Medicare because of a disability who are enrolled in a private Medicare plan that offers the SilverSneakers benefit)
- Harker Heights Senior Recreation Program
- Belton Senior Activity Center
- Morgan's Point Resort Elder Explorers
- Sammons Community Center, Temple
- Nutrition and Meals
- Meals On Wheels: 254-699-8888
- Lions Club Park Senior Center Lunches: Mon-Fri, $5/ages 59 and under required, $2/ages 60+ suggested
- Belton Senior Center Lunches: Daily, $3 donation, Call 24 hours in advance
- Senior Discounts
- Caribbean Flava Ice: Take the grandkids on Thursdays and get 15% off.
Bell County is committed to ensuring the well-being of its senior residents by providing a wide range of resources and services. The golden years should be a time of joy, fulfillment, and peace, and with these resources, seniors in our community can enjoy a vibrant and fulfilling retirement.
Please note that the availability of specific services and programs may change over time, so it's advisable to contact the relevant organizations or agencies for the most up-to-date information.
