Name

Valley Program for Aging Services

Legal name

Valley Program for Aging Services, Inc.

Website

https://vpas.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aging Services / Senior Community Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meals, Nutrition & Congregate Dining Day Programs (HSABANAM), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN), Social Adult Day Care (Non-Medical Supervision & Activities) (HSABANAA), Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Day Programs (Geriatric Mental Health) (HLADAIAF)

Keywords

• Aging in place services
• Senior transportation programs
• Meals on wheels
• Caregiver support services
• Dementia care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Waynesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: VPAS receives funding through USAging and the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as a designated Area Agency on Aging. The organization was awarded a USAging seed grant of nearly $50,000 for The Gathering Place respite program.
2. Individual and Community Donations: VPAS accepts charitable contributions from individuals and community members. The organization offers multiple giving options including online donations, mail-in checks, Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs for those 70½+, donor-advised funds, stock and securities donations, and planned giving/bequests.
3. Program Service Fees: Some programs charge nominal fees. The Gathering Place respite care costs $20 for up to two hours or $40 for up to four hours of care. Scholarships may be available. Voluntary and confidential contributions are accepted for many programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Valley Program for Aging Services is a nonprofit Area Agency on Aging delivering a coordinated suite of community-based services for adults aged 60 and older and their family caregivers across multiple Virginia counties. Core offerings include Senior Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Caregiver Support programs (including The Gathering Place respite center and Intergenerational Respite Care Program), Dementia Friendly Initiative services (Opening Minds Through Art, Memory Partners, Care Companions), VPAS Cafes, Medicare Consultation, Long-Term Care Ombudsman services, Emergency Services, and Information & Assistance case management.

Product overview

VPAS is a local Area Agency on Aging offering a comprehensive suite of services for adults 60 and older and their caregivers. The organization operates as a unified service provider rather than a platform, with interconnected programs including Senior Transportation, Meals on Wheels, Caregiver Support, Dementia Care programs (including The Gathering Place, Opening Minds Through Art, and Memory Partners), Health and Wellness programs (Matter of Balance, Tai Chi), VPAS Cafes for community engagement, Medicare Consultation, and Emergency Services. The services work together to support aging in place, with programs designed to address the full spectrum of senior care needs from transportation and meals to cognitive support and caregiver respite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior Transportation Transportation services for seniors to medical appointments and community destinations, delivered across VPAS service counties.
• Meals on Wheels Home-delivered meal program providing warm, nutritious meals to homebound older adults across the Shenandoah Valley; served more than 100,000 meals in one year.
• Caregiver Support Comprehensive support programs including in-person and virtual support groups, respite care, and educational resources for family caregivers of older adults.
• The Gathering Place A volunteer-driven respite program providing caregivers breaks while their loved ones with dementia enjoy meaningful activities and companionship in a supportive setting; piloted in Waynesboro with plans across the Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro area.
• Intergenerational Respite Care Program (IRCP) Program matching college students with families caring for adults 60+, providing social interaction and cognitive stimulation for care recipients while caregivers take breaks; operates at Bridgewater College and JMU's Caregivers Community Network.
• Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) Internationally recognized arts program pairing volunteers with persons living with dementia to create abstract art projects in a supportive setting.
• Dementia Friendly Initiative Programs and educational opportunities regarding dementia for those living with dementia, their caregivers, and the broader community.
• Emergency Services Emergency assistance services for seniors in times of urgent need, including coordination of resources during crises.
• Information and Assistance Case management services providing initial assessments, referrals, and eligibility information for VPAS programs and partner resources.
• Medicare Consultation Expert Medicare counseling to help seniors understand their options, compare plans, and find the right Medicare drug and health coverage through VICAP.
• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Long-term care ombudsman services helping residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities assert their rights and resolve care concerns.
• VPAS Cafes Community centers providing noon meals, social activities, exercise programs, educational programs, and recreational opportunities for seniors at multiple locations.
• Senior Cool Care Seasonal program helping seniors manage extreme heat conditions through cooling support, fan distribution, and safety checks during summer months.
• Memory Partners Safe space for caregivers and people living with dementia to attend together, featuring social time, optional games, activities, and Tai Chi for Memory exercise.
• Care Companions - Navigating Dementia Together Program designed for dementia care partners where caregivers participate in support groups while their loved ones engage in designed activities.
• A Matter of Balance Program addressing fear of falling among older adults through structured activity limitation reduction and increasing activity levels; fee waived for participants 60 and older.
• Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention Certified instructor-led slow, controlled movement program building muscle strength, improving balance, and freeing up stiff joints for older adults.
• Virtual Caregiver Support Groups Online support group meetings providing interaction with other caregivers, resources, tips, and emotional support for caregivers unable to attend in person.
• Respite Vouchers Annual vouchers of $595 available once a year for family caregivers who live with the care recipient and qualify after completing required paperwork.
• Recreation Activities Various recreational activities including line dancing, quilters groups, musical programs, and game days offered at VPAS locations and senior centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 100,000+ meals to isolated older adults in one year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greater Augusta Coalition against Adult Abuse (GACAAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 November 2025GACAAA is a collaborative partner in The Gathering Place respite program, working with VPAS and life plan/assisted living communities in the Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro area to provide comprehensive dementia care support.
• Bridgewater CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the Intergenerational Respite Care Program (IRCP), Bridgewater College students are matched with families caring for adults 60+ to provide social respite services. Students complete training on best practices for engaging with older adults, particularly those with cognitive impairments.
• James Madison UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJMU hosts the Caregivers Community Network (CCN), an Intergenerational Respite Care Program where students provide weekly visits offering social interaction and cognitive stimulation to care recipients while caregivers take breaks.
• Alzheimer's AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPAS partners with the Alzheimer's Association to host Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Groups at multiple locations including Summit Square and Community Mennonite Church, providing safe spaces for caregivers to develop support systems and share resources.
• Meals on Wheels AmericaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPAS is a member of Meals on Wheels America, the national organization supporting local Meals on Wheels programs across the country.
• Virginia Navigator / VICAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Virginia Navigator and VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) to provide resource navigation and insurance counseling services to Virginia seniors.
• Blue Ridge Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for the annual Confident Caregiver Conference, providing space for the community resource fair, workshops, and caregiver education events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aging and Disability Services: Seattle/King County Area Agency on Aging operating an analogous AAA service mix including Meals on Wheels, caregiver respite, Medicare counseling, and community dining for older adults. Comparable organizational mission and public funding model.
• Sourcewise: Santa Clara County Area Agency on Aging delivering a comparable suite of senior services (meals, caregiver support, information & assistance, congregate dining). Operates under the same AAA funding framework and serves a similar breadth of older-adult needs through a county-based administrative structure.
• Senior Resource Alliance: Central Florida's Area Agency on Aging providing caregiver support, congregate meals, in-home services, and Medicare counseling. Direct functional peer given its identical AAA mandate, multi-county service area, and senior-focused portfolio.
• Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging: Colorado AAA providing caregiver support, Meals on Wheels, transportation, and dementia programs to adults 60+ across multiple counties. Closely mirrors VPAS's Area Agency on Aging designation, service portfolio, and rural/mixed-county service area.
• ElderSource: Northeast Florida Area Agency on Aging serving older adults and caregivers with case management, meals, transportation, and respite. Comparable in scale, mission, and the AAA funding relationship.

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging: National advocacy and service organization focused on older adults' economic security, health, and aging-in-place. Comparable mission scope to VPAS but operating nationally through partnerships, policy work, and programs like Falls Free Initiative.
• Meals on Wheels America: National membership organization supporting the Meals on Wheels network of which VPAS is an affiliate member. Overlaps directly with VPAS's largest single program and shapes the federal funding environment for VPAS's meal delivery operations.
• Alzheimer's Association: National nonprofit providing dementia caregiver support groups and education — a current VPAS partner and a direct overlap in caregiver-support and dementia-education service categories, but at vastly larger national scale.
• USAging: National association representing the network of Area Agencies on Aging. VPAS's regulator and grant-maker relationship counterpart; comparable in policy/advocacy function but operates nationally rather than at the local delivery layer.

Emerging players

• Family Caregiver Alliance: National nonprofit focused specifically on family caregiver support, education, and policy. Comparable to VPAS's caregiver support programs (respite, support groups, education) but operates at a national scope without the local service delivery layer VPAS provides.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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