Senior Services
The mission of the Haywood County Senior Resource Center is to equip and empower older adults in Haywood County to live in their own homes as long as they wish. We help them do so safely by maximizing community resources and building collaborations.
Senior Resource Center
The Mountain Projects Senior Resource Center hosts and conducts a broad range of programs, activities and services from its well-equipped facility in Waynesville.
Program Location
81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville, NC 28786
Congregate Nutrition
The Congregate Nutrition Program is available in three locations in Haywood County. This program provides a nutritionally balanced meal, crafts, health promotion, seminars, field trips, bingo, and a time to socialize. The Congregate Nutrition Program is available free of charge to anyone age 60 or over. Anyone 55 or older is welcome to participate, for a nominal fee.
Program Locations
Maggie Valley Nutrition Program
Maggie Community Services Building
3987 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
828-788-1362
Waynesville Nutrition Program
Old National Guard Armory
44 Boundary Street, Waynesville, NC. 28786
828-452-7029
Foster Grandparents
The Foster Grandparent Program, founded in 1965, is a federally funded program through the Corporation of National Service that provides opportunities for seniors to impact the lives of children in their community. The Foster Grandparent Program is funded for the seven western counties of North Carolina including Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain and the Qualla Boundary.
Program Locations
81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville, NC 28786
Program Contacts
Phone: 828-356-2800
In-Home Services
Helping seniors live safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Trained staff provide light housekeeping, meal preparation, and personal support so older adults can age with dignity.
Program Locations
81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville, NC 28786
Volunteer Center
Connecting willing hands with meaningful opportunities. From delivering meals to helping with events, our Volunteer Center makes it easy for community members of all ages to give back and make a difference.
Senior Companions
Seniors helping seniors—companions provide friendship, transportation, and a helping hand to older adults who need support with daily living. The result: stronger relationships, greater independence, and healthier aging.
