Official independent-living social, nutritional, and door-to-door paratransit backbone for older adults across Franklin County. Operated by the Franklin County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. (Sunbiz #732849) at 201 NW Ave F in Carrabelle ((850) 697-3760) in coordination with the Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County, FL, Inc. (Sunbiz #N16000007627 / #N16000006762) and Advantage Aging Solutions (PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging, Sunbiz #743340 / #737421, Elder Helpline 1-800-96-ELDER), this network delivers Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III-C1 congregate lunches, Title III-C2 Meals on Wheels, EHEAP utility crisis assistance (up to $5,000 for ages 60+), SHINE Medicare counseling, and weekday senior recreation (billiards, table tennis, cards, and fitness). Door-to-door non-emergency medical and senior shopping paratransit under F.S. Chapter 427 is coordinated across Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Carrabelle, and Lanark Village through the Franklin County Transportation Disadvantaged Program (Gulf County ARC #744530 / Big Bend Transit #766213).
Official Verification Sources: Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) — Franklin County Senior Citizens Council, Inc. (#732849) & Elder Care Community Council (#N16000007627); Advantage Aging Solutions (PSA 2 Area Agency on Aging — Sunbiz #743340); Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD) — Franklin County CTC Directory
Issuer: Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
Notes: Verified Active 501(c)(3) Florida Non-Profit Corporation (Doc #732849) operating the Franklin County Senior Center at 201 NW Ave F, Carrabelle, FL 32322 ((850) 697-3760).
Issuer: Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) & DOEA PSA 2
Notes: Works alongside Advantage Aging Solutions (Area Agency on Aging for North Florida, Inc., Sunbiz #743340 / #737421, 1-800-96-ELDER / (850) 488-0055) to support Apalachicola and countywide senior meal delivery and outreach.
Issuer: Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD)
Notes: Provides door-to-door Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) paratransit across Franklin County (succeeding historic operator Croom's Transportation); reservations via (850) 653-1131 / (850) 229-6550.
Factual details and direct answers about Franklin County Senior Citizens Council (Carrabelle Senior Center), Elder Care Community Council & Franklin County Senior Paratransit (CTC)'s services, licensing, and credentials.
Where do seniors in Carrabelle, Lanark Village, and Apalachicola gather for meals and weekday activities?
The Franklin County Senior Citizens Council (#732849) operates the Franklin County Senior Center at 201 NW Ave F, Carrabelle, FL 32322 ((850) 697-3760), offering weekday congregate lunches, billiards, ping pong, card games, and educational events for adults 50+ and 60+. In Apalachicola and Eastpoint, the Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County (#N16000007627) and Advantage Aging Solutions (1-800-96-ELDER) coordinate OAA Title III-C2 Meals on Wheels and local senior outreach.
How do Franklin County seniors who no longer drive book a ride to doctor appointments in Apalachicola, Panama City, or Tallahassee?
Under Florida's Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) Program (F.S. Chapter 427), seniors aged 60+ and persons with disabilities in Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Carrabelle, and Lanark Village can book low-cost, door-to-door wheelchair-accessible paratransit by calling the Franklin/Gulf TD dispatch office at (850) 653-1131 or (850) 229-6550 at least 48 hours prior to their appointment.
Connect with complementary legal, financial, and residential providers serving seniors in Carrabelle and Franklin County.
US-98 / US-319 Northeast Wakulla (Crawfordville) & Leon County Probate, Trust & Coastal Homestead Succession Corridor — Ausley McMullen (Frances 'Francie' C. Lowe, Esq., LL.M., Sarah S. Butters, Esq. & Robert A. Pierce, Esq.), Liberty Coastal Law PLLC, Corkill Law Firm & Thompson, Crawford & Smiley, P.A.
Carrabelle, Franklin County
(850) 926-8245
US-98 / US-319 North Crawfordville & Tallahassee CFP® & SEC Fee-Only RIA Fiduciary Hub — English Financial Group (ChFC®, CASL®, CLTC®), Smith Bruer Advisors (Fee-Only RIA), Seven Hills Financial, Mariner Wealth, Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch & Raymond James
Carrabelle, Franklin County
(850) 926-7487
St. James Health and Rehabilitation Center (Now Operating as Arabella Health & Wellness of Carrabelle — AHCA #SNF130471042 / 90 Beds) — Franklin County's Sole Licensed Long-Term Care Facility
Carrabelle, Franklin County
(850) 697-2020
Expert guidance, benefit eligibility rules, and state protections for older Florida residents and family caregivers.
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Booking door-to-door Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) medical and shopping rides across Apalachicola, Eastpoint, and Carrabelle.
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Accessing congregate meals, Meals on Wheels, and EHEAP utility crisis grants through the Franklin County Senior Center.
Lanark Village Historic Gulf Coast Retirement Community & Carrabelle / Alligator Point 55+ Coastal RV Resort Corridor
Carrabelle, Franklin County
Apalachicola Housing Authority (HUD PHA #FL036) & Northwest Florida Regional Housing Authority (#FL046) — Franklin County Senior Public Housing & Section 8 Registry
Apalachicola, Franklin County
Franklin County Subsidized & USDA Section 515 / FHFC LIHTC Apartment Inventory — Southern Villas, Heritage Villas, Carrabelle Cove & Eastpoint Apartments
Apalachicola, Franklin County
Apalachicola, Eastpoint & St. George Island Active-Adult Coastal & FDOH Chapter 513 RV Communities
Eastpoint, Franklin County
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