Supportive Services

Supportive services are available for individuals age 60 and older. These services provide linkage to social service agencies, home healthcare, support groups, and referrals to resources. The purpose of these services is to be a source of information for aging adults and their families, and to assist older adults with maintaining independence. 

Meals-on-Wheels is a nutrition program available to residents 60 and older. A nutritious meal is delivered on Mondays and Wednesdays for a total of up to 5 meals per week. Each meal is delivered before 11:00 a.m. and contains 1/3 of the RDA for older adults. It is our goal to provide a nutritious daily meal, however, we are unable to accommodate special diets (e.g. diabetic). Our friendly and courteous volunteer drivers pick up the meals from the Senior Center and deliver them to your door. 

An assessment and doctor’s authorization are required before being added to the program. Our case manager will conduct a home visit prior to signing a client up to receive Meals-on-Wheels. This program is intended for individuals who are homebound, struggling with chronic illness, impairments or otherwise frail. For more information, please call (440) 490-2057.

Limited transportation services are available for residents 60 and older who are medically unable to drive. Transportation is provided for routine medical appointments, grocery shopping, banking, human services appointments, pharmacy pick-ups and socialization at the Senior Center. An assessment by our case manager is required prior to your first transport. For more information, please call (440) 490-2057.

 

The Mobility Management Program is an essential service that improves access to transportation with an emphasis on seniors, persons with disabilities, low-income and the workforce. This is a program under the Ohio Department of Transportation. Lorain County Mobility Management is housed locally at United Way of Greater Lorain County. The Lorain County Transportation Guide is a reference for transportation options and resources in Lorain County.  

Dr. Thomas Emmert, a Podiatrist with Total Care visits the center throughout the year. As always, appointments are first come, first served by the sign-in sheet at the front desk. The cost of the clinic is usually covered by Medicare and supplemental insurance. If it is your first visit with the doctor, contact Dr. Emmert’s office at (216) 529-1800 before your appointment to verify the office has your current contact and insurance information on file. Visit dates will be published in our newsletter and also listed under Upcoming Events on our website.

A lockbox prevents damage to your property and saves time for paramedics when needing to access your home in an emergency. The Senior Center and Fire Department are proud to provide this program to North Ridgeville residents. Lockboxes are available for seniors 60 and over for a $35 fee. Those under 60 can obtain a lockbox for a $45 fee. Cash or check (made payable to the North Ridgeville Senior Center) are accepted. If you move into a residence with an existing lockbox, you only need to complete the form with your information, provide a key or door code and drop off at Fire Station #1 located at 7000 Ranger Way, no additional fee is necessary.