JCA

What JCA does

Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington, Inc. (JCA) is a Maryland-incorporated nonprofit social services organization founded in 1973 and headquartered at 12320 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD. It serves older adults in the Greater Washington, D.C. region through a coordinated portfolio of seven core programs: Senior HelpLine (information and referral), 50+ Employment (career support, virtual expos, Career Gateway workshops, and the federal SCSEP program), the Heyman Interages Center (intergenerational volunteer programs), the Kensington Clubs (adult day programs with dementia care and the Kesher Cafe for young onset dementia), Transportation Services (Connect-A-Ride, Escorted Transportation, VillageRides, senior center buses, and wheelchair-accessible rentals), Navigate Medicare with SHIP (Medicare counseling), and a Benefits Enrollment Center.

JCA generates revenue through a nonprofit mix of government grants (e.g., SCSEP), philanthropic funding led by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, fee-for-service adult day care at the Kensington Clubs, donor contributions, and legacy/vehicle/employer-matching giving programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The organization employs between 101 and 250 staff and operates with no proprietary technology platform, mobile app, API, or disclosed AI capabilities — service delivery is human-led across helpline, in-person, and transportation channels. A transformational merger with JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency) has been announced to expand services for older adults across the region, representing the most significant recent corporate development.

The go-to-market motion is direct service delivery to individual seniors and caregivers in a single regional market, supplemented by earned media (Montgomery Municipal Cable, industry publications), a website (accessjca.org), the JCA Blog ("Information for the Sandwich Generation"), the Kensington Clubs Blog, and email newsletters. The organization holds the Candid Platinum Transparency Seal 2026, a Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating, and the 2025 Great Nonprofits Top Rated Award.

Name

JCA

Legal name

Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington, Inc

Website

https://AccessJCA.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

JCA is a Maryland-based nonprofit founded in 1973 that delivers a suite of aging services — including a senior helpline, 50+ employment programs, adult day care and dementia support, transportation, Medicare counseling, and benefits enrollment — to older adults in the Greater Washington, D.C. region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ), Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK), Social, Community & Senior Center Outings Transport (HSABAOAG)

Keywords

• Senior services
• Aging support
• Adult day care
• Transportation assistance
• Employment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JCA delivers a coordinated suite of programs and services for older adults in the Greater Washington, D.C. region, including a Senior HelpLine, 50+ employment assistance, intergenerational volunteer programs, adult day/dementia care through the Kensington Clubs, multiple transportation options, Medicare counseling, and benefits enrollment support. The organization operates as a nonprofit social services provider serving seniors directly and their caregivers.

Product overview

JCA operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering a coordinated suite of programs and services for older adults in the Greater Washington region. The portfolio centers on seven core service areas: Senior HelpLine (information and assistance), 50+ Employment (career support and job placement), Heyman Interages Center (intergenerational volunteer programs), The Kensington Clubs (adult day and dementia care), Transportation Services (multiple mobility options), Navigate Medicare with SHIP (Medicare counseling), and Benefits Enrollment Center (benefits assistance). Supporting these core programs are content channels including the JCA Blog and Kensington Clubs Blog. The organization recently announced a transformational merger with JSSA to expand services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior HelpLine A telephone and email helpline providing information, referrals, and assistance to older adults and their caregivers in the Greater Washington, D.C. region.
• 50+ Employment Employment assistance program for individuals aged 50 and older, offering Virtual Employment Expos, The Career Gateway workshop series, and the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).
• Heyman Interages Center Intergenerational volunteer and connection program linking older adults with younger volunteers through the Interages Volunteer Portal, intergenerational initiatives, and interview projects.
• The Kensington Clubs Adult day programs offering dementia care, caregiver support, and community engagement activities, including the Kesher Cafe for Young Onset Dementia.
• Transportation Services Multi-option transportation services for older adults, including Connect-A-Ride, Escorted Transportation, VillageRides, Senior Center Buses, and Wheelchair-Accessible Bus Rentals.
• Navigate Medicare with SHIP Medicare counseling and guidance service helping seniors understand and navigate Medicare options and enrollment.
• Benefits Enrollment Center Assistance service helping seniors enroll in public and private benefits programs for which they are eligible.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJSSA and JCA announced a transformational merger to expand services for older adults across the Greater Washington region. This is a significant strategic partnership combining two major Jewish social service organizations serving seniors.
• Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtonmajorOthersProudly supported by the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. The Federation provides funding and institutional support to JCA as a core beneficiary agency.
• WorkSource MontgomerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCA partners with WorkSource Montgomery to provide employment services for 50+ job seekers, offering a collaborative approach to workforce development for older adults.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AARP: The largest U.S. organization representing people 50+, with advocacy, education, and benefits navigation programs. A broad incumbent whose mission and target audience substantially overlap with JCA's, though operating at national rather than regional scale.

Regional players

• Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging: Colorado Springs-area nonprofit delivering information and assistance, benefits enrollment, and caregiver support to seniors. Direct operational peer in elder services delivery, but serves a different geography than JCA.

Direct peers

• Seabury Resources for Aging: D.C.-area nonprofit providing care management, home services, and senior living options for older adults. Comparable in scale, geography, and integrated service model to JCA.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA): National nonprofit focused on improving the lives of older adults through benefits access, economic security, and healthy aging programs. Cited in JCA's own blog content and broadly comparable in mission to JCA's Benefits Enrollment and SHIP Medicare work.
• Senior Services of Alexandria: Northern Virginia nonprofit offering social work, transportation, recreation, and information services for older adults in the immediate D.C. metro area. Direct competitor in the same region with similar service mix.
• Iona Senior Services: Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit providing adult day services, care management, and wellness programs for older adults. Directly comparable to JCA in mission, geography, and adult day care offering (Kensington Clubs).
• JSSA (Jewish Social Service Agency): Greater Washington-based social service agency serving older adults, individuals, and families across behavioral health, case management, and aging services. JCA's announced merger partner and the most operationally comparable peer.
• Montgomery County Aging & Disability Services: Government-administered Area Agency on Aging serving the same Montgomery County, MD footprint as JCA, providing case management, caregiver support, and community-based services to seniors and persons with disabilities.

Emerging players

• Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles: Large Jewish-affiliated social service agency with senior services, mental health, and case management programs. Comparable to JCA in organizational model and senior services line, but operating in a different (West Coast) market.
• Family Caregiver Alliance: National nonprofit providing caregiver support, education, and care navigation for families of older adults with chronic or disabling conditions. Comparable to JCA's Kensington Clubs caregiver support and HelpLine navigation functions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AccessJCA
• Facebookfacebook.com/AccessJCA

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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