Local senior resources for Petworth and the surrounding Washington 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 Petworth
- Area Agency on Aging: free options counseling and benefits screening through the DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) - (202) 724-5626, covering Washington, D.C..
- Senior centers & meal delivery: meals served on-site or delivered to the door, plus fitness and social programs around Petworth.
- Medical transport: scheduled, non-emergency rides to appointments at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
- Caregiver support: support groups - in person and online - plus memory cafes.
- Veterans: VA Aid & Attendance and the Washington DC VA Medical Center; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
The District has the metro's deepest and most varied inventory - from converted rowhouse-style residences near Capitol Hill and Petworth to larger licensed communities in upper Northwest along Connecticut Avenue and near Chevy Chase DC.
Where to go from here
A free DC Senior Advisor advisor can shortlist options that fit your timeline and budget and line up tours across DC, Maryland, or Virginia. Reach us online - there's never a fee for families.