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Wauchula, Hardee County
Last verified: Thursday, October 22, 2026
NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, Inc. — Hardee County / Wauchula Office (DOEA PSA 6 Lead Agency)
About This Organization

Official Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA PSA 6) Designated Lead Agency for Hardee County, operating from its local Wauchula Service Center at 310 North 8th Avenue in Wauchula (33873, (863) 773-2022, Fax (863) 773-3017; administrative headquarters at 3530 Office Park Rd, Sebring, FL 33870, (863) 382-2134). Founded on July 10, 1975 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Florida Sunbiz Doc# 733274, EIN 59-1649814, CEO Joseph Michael Cox) and contracted under the Senior Connection Center, Inc. (DOEA PSA 6), NU-HOPE Elder Care Services administers Community Care for the Elderly (CCE), the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI), Home Care for the Elderly (HCE), and Older Americans Act (OAA Title III-B/C1/C2/E) programs across Wauchula (33873), Bowling Green (33834), Zolfo Springs (33890), and Ona (33865). Services include in-home personal care aides, homemaker services, dementia caregiver respite, Meals on Wheels home-delivered lunches, the Wauchula Senior Dining Site congregate meal and activity program, Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly (EHEAP), and SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid Waiver 701B case management (acceptsMedicaid: true).

Official Verification Sources: NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, Inc. — Official Hardee & Highlands Lead Agency Portal; Florida Department of Elder Affairs — Official CCE Lead Agencies Directory; Florida Sunbiz Entity — NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, Inc. (#733274)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
DOEA PSA 6 Designated CCE / ADI / HCE Lead Agency & 501(c)(3) Nonprofit: DOEA PSA 6 Lead Agency | Sunbiz Doc# 733274 (Filed 07/10/1975) | EIN 59-1649814Status: Active State-Designated Lead Agency for Hardee & Highlands Counties (acceptsMedicaid: true)

Issuer: Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) & Senior Connection Center, Inc. (PSA 6)

Notes: NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, Inc. (Sunbiz Doc# 733274, EIN 59-1649814, CEO Joseph Michael Cox) operates its Hardee County office at 310 N 8th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873 ((863) 773-2022) and Sebring HQ at 3530 Office Park Rd, Sebring, FL 33870 ((863) 382-2134). Official DOEA PSA 6 Lead Agency administering CCE, ADI, HCE, OAA Title III Meals on Wheels/Congregate Dining, EHEAP, and SMMC LTC Waiver case management (acceptsMedicaid: true).

Services Offered
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) In-Home Personal Care, Homemaking & Case Management
Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI) In-Home & Facility Memory Care Respite for Caregivers
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) Family Caregiver Stipends & Incontinence/Medical Supplies
Meals on Wheels Home-Delivered Nutrition Across Wauchula, Bowling Green, Zolfo Springs & Ona
Wauchula Senior Dining Site Congregate Hot Lunches, Nutrition Education & Wellness Activities
SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid Waiver 701B Assessments & EHEAP Utility Relief (acceptsMedicaid: true)
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about NU-HOPE Elder Care Services, Inc. — Hardee County / Wauchula Office (DOEA PSA 6 Lead Agency)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Where is the NU-HOPE Elder Care Services office located in Wauchula for Hardee County seniors?

NU-HOPE Elder Care Services operates its dedicated Hardee County office at 310 North 8th Avenue, Wauchula, FL 33873 ((863) 773-2022, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm), providing local case management, Meals on Wheels coordination, congregate senior dining, EHEAP utility assistance, and in-home personal care and Alzheimer's respite across Wauchula, Bowling Green, Zolfo Springs, and Ona (acceptsMedicaid: true).

How do Hardee County seniors apply for state-subsidized in-home care, Meals on Wheels, or the Medicaid Long-Term Care Waiver?

Hardee County seniors and family caregivers can call the Wauchula NU-HOPE office at (863) 773-2022 (or the PSA 6 Senior Connection Center Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337) to complete a 701B intake screening for Community Care for the Elderly (CCE), the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative (ADI), Home Care for the Elderly (HCE), and the Florida SMMC Long-Term Care Medicaid Waiver.

Contact Information
Address
310 N 8th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (Sebring Administrative HQ: (863) 382-2134)
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