Local senior resources for Downtown Decatur and the surrounding Decatur area — the free and low-cost help that keeps an older adult safe and supported, whether they're aging at home or planning a move.
Resources serving Downtown Decatur
- The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Area Agency on Aging: free options counseling and benefits screening for the 10-county metro-Atlanta region, alongside the statewide Georgia Division of Aging Services (DAS) and the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) of Georgia — serving DeKalb County.
- Senior centers & home-delivered meals: a warm plate at the center or carried right to the door, along with fitness and social programs close to Downtown Decatur.
- Medical transport: a friendly lift to and from non-emergency appointments over at Emory Decatur Hospital, Atlanta VA Health Care System.
- Caregiver support: groups you can join in person or online, plus memory cafés to lean on.
- Veterans: VA Aid & Attendance and the Atlanta VA Health Care System; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
Decatur is a walkable, well-regarded DeKalb County city bordering Atlanta, anchored by Emory Decatur Hospital and the Atlanta VA Health Care System, with senior living concentrated around Downtown Decatur and Oakhurst.
How to move forward
You don't have to sort this out alone. Get in touch with a free ATL Senior Advisor advisor, and we'll match you to one to three vetted options.
