SENIOR REACH

Home Care and Other Services for Seniors

In 1983, Senior Reach (formerly Elderly Ministries) was established at the request of the City of Rockville to address the needs of lower-income seniors and help them age in place. Senior Reach’s services help the elderly maintain their independence and avoid costly assisted living facilities, loneliness, or other risks while keeping them involved in the community.

Program Services

Senior Reach improves the quality of life for low-to-mid-low-income Rockville seniors by providing a wide range of services and resources that allow them to safely and comfortably age in place. These services include home care services, assistive devices, food delivery, volunteer services, social and learning activities, and minor home repairs.

Home Care Services

Senior Reach contracts with local home care agencies to provide weekly in-home care services. Eligible clients receive two to six hours of light housekeeping and personal care from professionals who perform services ranging from cleaning, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation to hygiene assistance.

Safe and Secure Services

Senior Reach helps seniors who own and live in their own homes to make repairs that are necessary for their security and safety. Projects include installation of home safety modifications, small maintenance projects, and replacement of essential appliances.

Case Management

Senior Reach staff provide individualized support for clients to connect them to resources, social activities, and other information based on their needs. Clients can receive medical alert devices, attend group events with local volunteers, and be connected to other needed resources and services.

Get Help

Eligibility Requirements

To enroll in Senior Reach, you must:

  • be a City of Rockville resident;
  • be over the age of 60, or a disabled adult 50 years or over;
  • live alone or with someone who is also in need of care; 
  • live in a single family, townhouse, or apartment/condo, outside of a rehabilitation or assisted living facility; and
  • meet annual income requirements of under 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.

Complete the Application

Download and fill out the application, then submit it to the Client Services director.

Need more information?

Resources

To learn more about other types of assistance available for Montgomery County residents, including healthcare, workforce development, food, and clothing, visit our Resources Page.

Contact Us

Ali Robinson - Community Reach of Montgomery CountyAli Robinson - Community Reach of Montgomery County

​Ali Robinson

Director, Client Services, Senior Reach & Housing

Tosha Dyson - Community Reach of Montgomery CountyTosha Dyson - Community Reach of Montgomery County

Tosha Dyson

Manager, Property Services, Senior Reach & Housing

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Testimonials

I have hope that I am going to make it by working with the team at Jefferson House who care.

Ervine R.

Housing Resident

The clinic staff called me over and over again to get tested for colon cancer. I followed their recommendations and thanks to all the staff, the doctor and the manager, I was saved from advanced cancer. They discovered my cancer early and thanks to them I no longer have cancer.

Maria F.

MKHC Patient

I am thankful that there are programs like this, offering people like me the opportunities to open new doors to reach our goals.

Claudia R.

LOP Student

Volunteering with Reach lets me use another part of my brain as well as my heart. It's communal caring at its best.

Ellen R.

Volunteer

If you're given a second chance, don't waste it. And that's what [Reach] did for me; it gave me my second chance.

Vicki R.

Former Housing Resident

For 14 years, we have supported Reach and are extremely pleased to witness the difference Reach's services make in our Montgomery County community. We have definitely seen improvement and happiness in the lives of those who Reach serves.

Koo & Patricia Yuen

Reach Supporters

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

Here are ways to help

Community Reach of Montgomery County

Method 1

Volunteer your time

Senior Reach welcomes volunteers for a variety of roles, including:

  • Friendly Callers to check in weekly with clients
  • Volunteers at tech support workshops or events
  • Handyman services
  • Group opportunities to help with yardwork and home projects, or to organize social events
  • Other assistance
Community Reach of Montgomery County

Method 2

Donate funds

Senior Reach is a program of Community Reach of Montgomery County ("Reach"), which is a nonprofit organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service under tax ID #52-0910334. Donations made through the "Donate to support Senior Reach" button below, or checks sent to Reach with "Senior Reach" written in the memo section will directly support the work of Senior Reach. We are grateful for any level of support.

Community Reach of Montgomery County

Method 3

Donate goods

Senior Reach clients benefit from gift cards for grocery stores or from big box stores like Target or Walmart. They also welcome holiday gifts or care packages at any time. Occasionally, a senior client may need a specific appliance or piece of furniture. We generally request these items through our newsletter or on social media.