East Arkansas Area Agency On Aging

What East Arkansas Area Agency On Aging does

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (EAAAA) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1978 and headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The agency delivers a comprehensive suite of senior care and caregiver support services across 12 counties in Northeast Arkansas, operating 22 senior centers and employing 251-500 staff. Its service portfolio includes care coordination, in-home care provided by certified aides (CNAs, PCAs, Independent Living Assistants), senior center programming and meals, wellness programs (Tai Chi, fall prevention, PEPPI), Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS), ombudsman advocacy, and a Family Caregiver Support Program. EAAAA is licensed by the State of Arkansas as a Class B home health agency, with all staff passing extensive background checks and drug testing, and offers RN-overseen care plans for home care clients.

EAAAA's business model is a hybrid of three revenue streams: donations and grants, government contracts and program funding (Medicaid applications, Medicare Part D counseling, veteran programs), and private pay fee-for-service options for seniors not qualifying for subsidized care. Care coordination is provided free of charge regardless of time spent. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on 22 senior centers, word-of-mouth referrals, healthcare and social services partnerships, and direct outreach by care coordinators who meet clients in their homes. Marketing channels include the company website, Facebook, Twitter, an educational blog, and an email newsletter. The organization is a member of Meals on Wheels (2023) and US Aging (2022), connecting it to national senior services infrastructure. No proprietary technology platform, app, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; the offering is fundamentally human-delivered care supported by PERS hardware for emergency response.

Name

East Arkansas Area Agency On Aging

Legal name

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging

Website

https://e4aonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that delivers in-home care, senior center services, wellness programs, PERS, and caregiver support across 12 Northeast Arkansas counties, funded by grants, government contracts, and private pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Care Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Care Navigation & Service Coordination (Medical, Social, Community) (HSABAIAB), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN), Caregiving, Aging-in-Place & Home Safety Education (For seniors & family caregivers) (EDAAAMAL)

Keywords

• Senior care services
• Home health care
• Caregiver support
• Aging in place
• Senior center programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jonesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EAAAA relies on donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants to fund services including home-delivered meals, senior center services, emergency services, in-home care, support groups, education, wellness programs, and respite services.
2. Private Pay Services: Fee-for-service model for seniors who do not qualify for subsidized programs. Private pay provides greater flexibility and control over care, allowing clients to choose services and providers that best meet their needs.
3. Government Contracts and Program Funding: Revenue from government-funded programs including Medicaid applications, Medicare Part D counseling, and veteran programs. Eligibility varies by service with some programs having age, income, or medical restrictions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (EAAAA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers in-home personal care, care coordination, senior center programming, wellness classes, emergency response, and caregiver support to seniors, veterans, and disabled individuals across 12 Northeast Arkansas counties. The organization is a licensed Class B home health agency whose direct care staff provide personal hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, medication assistance, and transportation, while care coordinators create individualized care plans at no cost.

Product overview

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (EAAAA) is a nonprofit agency that has provided home care service experience since 1978. The organization operates as a licensed Class B home health agency serving twelve counties in Northeast Arkansas. Its product portfolio centers on a comprehensive suite of senior care and caregiver support services, including: Care Coordinators who provide free needs assessment and care plan development; Home Care Services with certified aides for personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation; Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) for 24/7 emergency support; Wellness Programs including Tai Chi and fall prevention; Senior Centers (22 locations) offering meals and social activities; Ombudsman advocacy services; and a Family Caregiver Support Program providing respite, education, and support groups. The organization also offers specialized services for veterans and private pay options for flexible care arrangements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Care Coordinators Free needs assessment and care plan development provided in the client's home by care coordinators who determine available programs and services for seniors and their families.
• Home Care Services In-home personal care delivered by certified aides, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, light housekeeping, exercise assistance, medication assistance, shopping, transportation, health-related tasks, dressing, and nutrition support.
• Private Pay Services Fee-for-service private pay care options for seniors who do not qualify for subsidized programs, providing flexible services such as housework, pet assistance, laundry, and socialization.
• Home Care for Veterans In-home care support for veterans or their spouses, including hands-on assistance with benefit applications, RN home visits, and care plan development.
• Wellness Programs Physical, mental, and social wellness programming including Tai Chi, Move with Balance, PEPPI, Fall Prevention, Educational Workshops, Estate Planning Events, Health Fairs, Stress Management, Caregiver Education, and Benefits Check-up/Medicare Education.
• Senior Centers 22 senior centers across Northeast Arkansas offering congregate meals, home-delivered meals, socialization, transportation, activities, and monthly commodity programs for seniors 60+ meeting income guidelines.
• Ombudsman Services Advocacy services protecting the rights of individuals in long-term care facilities, investigating complaints related to finances, food quality, social activities, medical eligibility, transfers, abuse, restraints, discharges, care plans, guardianship, and room temperatures.
• Personal Emergency Response Services (PERS) 24/7 emergency response systems providing in-home assurance, on-the-move security with GPS and fall detection, discreet protection, and lockbox features for emergency access.
• Family Caregiver Support Program Comprehensive caregiver support program offering resources, education, support groups, respite services, training, family mediation, legal assistance, and access to agency services, available in-person and virtually.
• Volunteer Ombudsman Program Program that trains and places volunteers in long-term care facilities to provide social interaction with isolated residents, with free training, confidentiality requirements, and a role as the eyes and ears of the Ombudsman.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free care coordination services regardless of time spent helping
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Meals on WheelscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023EAAAA is a member of Meals on Wheels, providing home-delivered meals to seniors in Northeast Arkansas as part of their comprehensive senior care services.
• US AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022EAAAA is a member of US Aging (formerly National Association of Area Agencies on Aging), connecting them to national resources and advocacy for aging services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• White River Area Agency on Aging: Sibling Area Agency on Aging serving north-central Arkansas. Operates under the same state association (5A) with analogous in-home care, senior center, caregiver support and PERS offerings across a comparable rural geography.
• Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District Area Agency on Aging: Another Arkansas AAA providing the same suite of Older Americans Act-funded services. Closely comparable in funding mix, regulatory framework (Class B licensure), and rural service model.
• Southwest Arkansas Area Agency on Aging: Arkansas AAA peer delivering congregate/home-delivered meals, family caregiver programs and in-home services under identical state and federal frameworks.
• Visiting Angels: National franchise providing non-medical in-home senior care (personal hygiene, meals, companionship). Comparable service offering but operates as a for-profit franchise model rather than a nonprofit AAA.
• Home Instead (Honor Technology): Largest private-duty home care franchise network in the U.S. Direct competitor for private-pay in-home aide services in the same geography, though it does not offer AAA-funded congregate or ombudsman services.
• Comfort Keepers: Franchised in-home care provider offering personal care, companionship and specialized Alzheimer's/dementia support. Overlaps with EAAAA's home care and wellness service lines.

Broad incumbents

• BrightSpring Health Services: Public diversified home and community health platform offering home health, hospice, pharmacy and behavioral services. Operates at much greater scale across many states, including overlap with Medicaid-funded in-home care.
• Amedisys: Large publicly traded home health and hospice provider. Comparable in delivering home-based clinical and personal care, though focused on Medicare-skilled home health rather than AAA non-skilled services.

Others

• Meals on Wheels America: National membership organization of which EAAAA is a local program member. Comparable as an ecosystem partner that drives referrals and shared funding for senior nutrition programs.
• USAging (formerly n4a): National trade association representing the 622 Area Agencies on Aging. EAAAA is a member; the association shapes policy, advocacy and funding pipelines relevant to EAAAA's operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/eastarkaaa
• Facebookfacebook.com/eastarkaaa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/east-arkansas-area-agency-on-aging

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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