CAREGIVER COMPASS™ · FLORIDA
Homosassa Springs & Citrus County Caregiver Resources
Practical local help for meals, transportation, respite, home safety, repair assistance and storm planning — for older adults and the people who care for them.
Tell someone what has changed.
Maybe a parent has stopped cooking, a spouse needs help bathing, or you are managing everything from another city. Start with the problem you need help with, even if you do not know the name of a program.
Elder Options
The regional Aging and Disability Resource Center serves Citrus County, older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers. Ask about in-home support, caregiver resources and long-term care screening.
800-262-2243 · Visit Elder Options
Ask what eligibility, assessment, cost or waitlist applies to each referral.
Citrus County 211
United Way’s referral service can help locate community assistance. Call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211.
Tell the specialist about a shutoff notice, food shortage or other deadline right away.
“I care for someone in Citrus County. We need help with [daily task]. The biggest concern is [specific problem]. What can we apply for, what is the next step, and what can we use while we wait?”
Before the call: have the physical address, safe callback number, age, daily support needs and preferred language ready. Ask how to submit any financial or medical documents securely. Write down the staff member’s name, next step and follow-up date.
What would help most today?
Explore help with costs.
Home repair and accessibility
Contact Citrus County Housing Services at 352-527-7520 about SHIP home repair assistance. The county lists accessibility alterations among eligible repairs, subject to program scope and funding.
Ask about income and ownership requirements, application availability, approved work and repayment conditions if you later sell, rent, refinance or transfer the home. Do not assume general remodeling is covered.
Read the county’s repair and repayment terms · Housing Services
Veteran home adaptations
Ask the veteran’s VA care team about HISA for medically justified home alterations and whether other disability housing grants may fit. Programs have different eligibility and application requirements.
Confirm the approval process before starting work or paying a contractor.
Medicare questions
SHINE provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling. Ask about the specific service, equipment, plan rules and out-of-pocket costs you are trying to understand.
Food and utility pressure
Ask 211 for current food, rent and utility referrals. Housing Services also lists energy assistance. Program listings do not mean funds or appointments are immediately available.
Start with the daily route through home.
Walk through the tasks that are difficult with the person receiving care: getting in the door, reaching the bathroom at night, bathing and moving between rooms. Ask their clinician whether an occupational therapy home assessment would help.
Clear the path
Remove loose clutter and cords from walking routes. Address loose rugs and poor lighting. Keep frequently used items within easy reach.
Make the bathroom a priority
Discuss properly installed grab bars and nonslip surfaces. Choose bathing equipment and transfer arrangements around the person’s abilities and care plan.
Plan the larger changes
For ramps, doorway changes or a curbless shower, request an on-site assessment and written scope. The layout, mobility device, drainage and structure matter.
Home fall-prevention starting points: CDC guidance. Discuss falls, dizziness and medication concerns with a health professional.
Before you hire a home-modification contractor
- Match the identity. Check the legal business and qualifying contractor against the written proposal. Use Florida DBPR’s license-verification route and confirm authority for the location and work.
- Confirm the exact job. Ask for recent examples of the same type of accessibility work. Bathroom remodeling alone does not establish ramp or structural doorway experience.
- Get the terms in writing. Ask for insurance evidence, required permits, materials, payment milestones, change orders, schedule, cleanup and warranty terms.
- Protect the care routine. Agree on access to a usable bathroom, safe paths, pets, dust control, worker arrival and who to contact if work stops.
This resource guide does not list any contractor as an approved or verified Caregiver Connect partner. A business website, review score or license claim alone does not establish partner approval.
Meals, rides and breathing room.
Meals at home
Citrus County Meals on Wheels describes service for homebound adults age 60 and older. Request an assessment through Support Services at 352-527-5900. Delivery may be hot meals or frozen meals depending on location.
Ask about fees, dietary suitability, the start date and whether a caregiving spouse can receive meals too.
Respite and help around the home
The county lists respite, CHORE services and case management. Call 352-527-5930 to describe the tasks you need help with and ask about assessment and current openings.
If there is a wait, ask Elder Options for other options. Confirm whether a service provides supervision, personal care or household help.
Dementia caregiver support
Elder Options offers caregiver education and support, including Savvy Caregiver and Coping with Caregiving. Ask about the next class, online access and individual support.
800-262-2243 · Find caregiver training
For adult day care or respite placement, ask the helpline for current local options and confirm care needs, licensing, hours, fees and transport before enrolling.
A ride to an appointment
Citrus County Transit operates the Orange Line and door-to-door service. Call 352-527-7630 before booking your trip.
Give pickup and destination addresses, appointment time, wheelchair or walker needs, and whether an attendant will travel. Ask about eligibility, advance reservations, return pickup, fares and out-of-county travel.
A nearby place for lunch and connection
The county’s senior dining program is for Citrus residents age 60 and older. Enroll through a center and reserve meals at least two days ahead. Confirm the current calendar and accessibility needs before visiting.
- West Citrus Community Center · Homosassa8940 W. Veterans Drive · 352-795-3831
- Central Citrus Community Center · Lecanto2804 W. Marc Knighton Court · 352-527-5993
- East Citrus Community Center · Inverness9907 E. Gulf to Lake Highway · 352-344-9666
A storm plan that includes the caregiver.
For households in Homosassa, Ozello, Crystal River and across the county, plan around the actual address, mobility needs and medical equipment. A caregiver service area is not an evacuation zone.
- Know where you will go. Review the county evacuation planning map (PDF) and current official instructions. Do not assume a listed shelter is open.
- Ask about special-needs registration. Call Citrus County Emergency Operations at 352-249-2753 if medical support or transport may be needed and you lack another option. Discuss essential needs with the clinician and keep registry details current. Registration and shelter guidance.
- Make an equipment plan. Ask the equipment supplier and care team how to handle a power outage, charging, oxygen and medication storage. Identify a backup caregiver and transportation arrangement.
- Pack the care information. Keep a current medication list, contacts, care instructions, device supplies, identification and essential documents ready. Include the caregiver’s needs and confirm arrangements for pets.
Registration is a planning step, not a replacement for following evacuation orders or calling 911 in an emergency.
One county. Many places to call home.
This guide focuses on Citrus County, with Homosassa Springs as its territory name. The groupings below help you find your community; each program decides its own eligibility and service area.
Homosassa & the coast
Homosassa Springs, Homosassa, Sugarmill Woods, Crystal River and Ozello.
Start with the West Citrus Community Center for local center activities.
Lecanto & Citrus Springs
Lecanto, Beverly Hills, Pine Ridge, Hernando, Citrus Hills and Citrus Springs.
A Dunnellon mailing address needs a county check. Hernando the community is distinct from Hernando County.
Inverness & Floral City
Inverness, Inverness Highlands and Floral City.
Ask providers explicitly about travel to your address and any trip charge.
How should I use a ZIP code when asking for help?
Give the physical address as well as the mailing ZIP. A PO box is not the service location. Near county lines, ask staff to confirm the county and route you to the correct program. ZIP tabulation maps are generalized statistical geography, not proof of service coverage. Census explanation · County map portal.
Your next-call checklist.
Pick one priority, make one call and record the next step. These checkboxes stay only on this page and reset when it reloads; use Print to keep a copy.
Need help beyond local resources?
The local programs and services on this page can help you find support close to home. Caregiver Compass™ also offers a complete Aging at Home & Safety resource center with free interactive tools, caregiver guides, Home Safety Q&As, planning worksheets, and practical help for deciding what to do next.
Explore Aging at Home & SafetyProfessional help, when the pathway is ready.
For now, use the local resources and contractor checks in this guide to plan your next step.
Local partner approval is not yet represented on this page.
No contractor is listed here as an approved or verified Caregiver Connect partner.
Online requests are not yet available.
A few answers before you call.
Where should a Citrus County caregiver start?
Call Elder Options at 800-262-2243 for help identifying local support, screening and referrals. Explain the care recipient’s county, daily assistance needs and what has changed.
How do I ask for Meals on Wheels?
Contact Citrus County Support Services at 352-527-5900 and ask for a Meals on Wheels assessment. The county describes service for homebound adults age 60 and older. Ask about cost, dietary needs and delivery arrangements for the specific address.
Can I get help paying for a ramp or accessibility repair?
Ask Citrus County Housing Services at 352-527-7520 about SHIP eligibility, the proposed repair, available funding and repayment conditions before authorizing work. Veterans can also ask their VA care team about HISA or other housing adaptation benefits. Assistance is not guaranteed.
Does this page list verified Caregiver Connect partners?
No. This page lists public and community resources. No contractor is presented here as an approved or verified Caregiver Connect partner.
Does a ZIP code guarantee service?
No. A mailing ZIP, Census ZIP tabulation area and county boundary are different things. Give the provider the physical address and confirm service area, accessibility and availability directly.
How do I prepare for an evacuation with medical equipment?
Discuss equipment, medication and backup-power needs with the care team. Contact Citrus County Emergency Operations at 352-249-2753 about special-needs registration and transportation. Follow current official evacuation instructions and confirm which shelters are open.
Sources & review notes.
Public information reviewed October 17, 2026. Links support the specific descriptions above; this was not a telephone confirmation of availability, funding, eligibility or provider quality. Public agencies and community resources listed here are not described as TCC partners.
- Elder Options — Regional aging and disability resource center; Citrus service area and helpline.
- Caregiver training and support — Dementia caregiver education, individual support and free classes.
- Citrus County Meals on Wheels — Eligibility, delivery arrangements, assessment and respite/CHORE contact.
- County senior centers — Three center addresses, phone numbers and dining enrollment.
- Citrus County Transit — Transit contact, Orange Line and door-to-door services.
- Special Needs Shelter and Registry — Florida Department of Health registration guidance and EOC phone.
- Citrus County United Way 211 — Local resource referral by phone or text.
- SHINE Medicare counseling — Free, unbiased Medicare counseling.
- Citrus County Housing Services — Housing contact and assistance programs.
- SHIP home repairs — Accessibility repairs, funding limits and repayment conditions.
- VA housing adaptation grants — Eligibility and application information for disability housing grants.
- VA HISA program — Medically justified home improvements and structural alterations.
- CDC fall prevention — Home hazards, lighting, grab bars and clinical fall-risk discussion.
- Florida contractor verification — Official license verification route; not evidence of any candidate approval.
- Census ZCTA guidance — ZCTAs are generalized geographic representations, not address-level service boundaries.
- Citrus County GIS maps — Official map portal linked by county; interactive layers not independently validated.
- Evacuation levels and shelters (PDF) — Planning map dated June 2024; use current official instructions during a storm.
One priority. One call. A clearer next step.
Start with what is hardest today, ask what support is available, and write down who will help you follow through.
Resource information does not replace individualized medical advice or a professional home assessment. For immediate danger, call 911.