Senior centers in New York are operated by local governments and area agencies on aging under the statewide aging services network, which coordinates Older Americans Act funding and programs throughout the state. New York's network of senior centers serves older adults across urban, suburban, and rural communities with a range of programming tailored to local needs and demographics.
Senior Center locations are available in 33 cities across New York. They are spread across 16 counties.
Cities with the highest concentration of senior centers include New York, Altamont, Lackawanna, reflecting larger older adult populations that support greater investment in community-based senior services and programming.
Older adults and family caregivers in New York can contact their local senior center or area agency on aging to learn about available programs, meal service schedules, transportation assistance, and how to enroll for benefits counseling or in-home care services available under state and federal aging programs.