Area Agency on Aging Region X

What Area Agency on Aging Region X does

Area Agency on Aging Region X is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1979 and designated under the 1965 Older American's Act as the exclusive Area Agency on Aging for Barton, Jasper, Newton, and McDonald counties in southwest Missouri. Headquartered at 531 E. 15th St. in Joplin, the agency delivers a coordinated portfolio of services to residents aged 60 and older, with priority given to those with the greatest economic and social need. Service delivery is community-based and volunteer-dependent rather than technology-based.

The agency's core service offering is built around a network of six full-service senior centers (in Joplin, Lamar, Carthage, Carl Junction, Neosho, Webb City, and Noel) plus at least eight additional congregate meal sites in smaller communities. Lunch is served Monday through Friday with a suggested donation of $4.50 per meal for eligible seniors and $9.00 for guests under 60. Home-delivered meals are provided to homebound clients. Beyond meals, the portfolio includes Medicare counseling, health clinics (medication management, vaccinations), family caregiver support (respite, homemaker services, personal care delivered via contracted home health agencies), free legal assistance through a partnership with Legal Aid of Western Missouri, an Ombudsman program for long-term care residents operated in conjunction with the Council of Churches, and a Silver-Haired Legislature advocacy program. Fundraising is anchored by the annual Grapes & Grog event (now in its 12th year) and supported by PayPal-enabled donations, a Give 5 volunteer matchmaking program, and an annual Senior Expo.

The business model is donation-based and government-grant-funded rather than commercial. Revenue streams comprise federal Older Americans Act pass-through funding administered via the Administration for Community Living, state appropriations through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, suggested client meal donations, general charitable donations, and proceeds from the Grapes & Grog fundraiser. The organization employs between 101 and 250 staff and is governed by a Board of Directors composed of the Presiding Commissioners from each of the four counties served. No mobile applications, APIs, or proprietary technology products are offered; digital presence is limited to a website, Facebook page, and PayPal/Google Forms-based transactional flows.

Name

Area Agency on Aging Region X

Legal name

Area Agency on Aging, Region X

Website

https://aaaregionx.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Area Agency on Aging Region X is a non-profit 501(c)(3) designated in 1979 under the Older American's Act, serving seniors 60+ across four southwest Missouri counties through senior centers, home-delivered meals, Medicare counseling, caregiver support, and long-term care advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aging and Senior Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

Keywords

• Senior services
• Congregate meal programs
• Family caregiver support
• Aging services coordination
• Long-term care ombudsman

Headquarters

HQ city

Joplin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Service Fees and Donations: The organization operates on a suggested donation basis for eligible seniors 60+. A requested donation of $4.50 per meal is suggested for eligible clients. Guests under 60 pay $9.00 per meal. Additional revenue comes from general donations and fundraising events such as the annual Grapes & Grog event.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Non-profit charitable organization with 501(c)(3) designation accepting monetary donations through PayPal. Major fundraising event includes the annual Grapes & Grog event with ticket sales at $75 each and table sales at $550.
3. Government Funding: Designated under the 1965 Older American's Act to provide services to seniors. Funding appears to come from federal and state sources through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and Administration for Community Living.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Area Agency on Aging Region X is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that delivers a coordinated system of community-based senior services to adults aged 60 and older in Barton, Jasper, Newton, and McDonald counties in Missouri. Its core offerings include congregate meals at senior centers and meal sites, homebound meal delivery, family caregiver support, Medicare counseling, health clinics, long-term care Ombudsman advocacy, legal assistance through a partner agency, and volunteer-driven programs, all delivered on a suggested-donation basis with priority given to seniors with the greatest economic and social need.

Product overview

Area Agency on Aging Region X operates as a non-profit organization serving seniors in Barton, Jasper, Newton, and McDonald counties since 1979. The agency offers a coordinated portfolio of senior services centered around physical Senior Centers that provide meals, activities, and health programs, complemented by in-home support through meal delivery and family caregiver services. Additional offerings include Medicare counseling, health clinics, an Ombudsman Program for long-term care advocacy, and legal assistance. The agency also conducts fundraising events (Grapes & Grog, Senior Expo), volunteer programs (Give 5), and advocacy through the Silver-Haired Legislature. Resource guides in multiple languages provide documented information across the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Legal Aid of Western MissouricoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal assistance services provided to seniors through Legal Aid of Western Missouri. Services are accessed by calling 417-782-1650. This partnership provides free legal services to eligible seniors for various legal concerns.
• Home Health AgenciescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted home health agencies provide caregiver support services including temporary homemaker services (light housekeeping, laundry, trash removal), respite services, and personal care services (showers, bed baths) for family caregivers.
• Council of Churches (Ombudsman)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAAAX's Ombudsman program is reachable through 417-862-3598 at the Council of Churches. The Ombudsman advocates for residents of long-term care facilities, provides information and assistance for choosing care facilities, and trains volunteers.
• Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicescoreOthersState government agency that oversees aging services and provides regulatory oversight. The organization operates under state mandate and provides links to various state senior services.
• Administration for Community Living (ACL)coreOthersFederal agency that funds and oversees Area Agencies on Aging nationwide. Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
• Missouri Association of Area Agencies on AgingminorOthersState association representing Area Agencies on Aging in Missouri (ma4web.org). Provides networking and advocacy support for member agencies.
• Silver Haired LegislatureminorOthersFormally elected body of citizens 60+ that promotes legislative advocacy for Missouri's older adults. Region X has three senators and twelve representatives.
• Scottish Rite CathedralminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent venue for the annual Grapes & Grog fundraising event located at 505 Byers in Joplin. Provides the facility for the 12th Annual A Night in Italy event on October 3, 2026.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging: Southwest Missouri AAA serving a multi-county region adjacent to Region X. Directly comparable designated-area service portfolio including meals, caregiver supports, and senior centers.
• Aging Ahead: Area Agency on Aging serving the St. Louis region in Missouri. Provides comparable senior services including congregate meals, in-home care, caregiver support, and Medicare counseling under the same federal designation structure.
• Meals on Wheels America: National umbrella for home-delivered meal programs serving seniors. Closely comparable to Region X's homebound meal delivery service and operates through a similar nonprofit, donation-supported funding model.
• Mid-East Area Agency on Aging: Missouri Area Agency on Aging serving the St. Louis metro east region. Directly comparable as a designated AAA offering congregate meals, home-delivered meals, caregiver respite, and advocacy programs.
• CareLink (Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Missouri): Adjacent Area Agency on Aging serving Springfield and surrounding Southwest Missouri counties. Operates a similar mix of senior centers, in-home services, and caregiver support under the same Older Americans Act framework.
• Northeast Area Agency on Aging: Another Missouri Area Agency on Aging operating under the same Older Americans Act designation, delivering parallel senior center, meal, caregiver, and Medicare counseling services.

Others

• National Council on Aging: National advocacy and capacity-building organization supporting the Aging Network including AAAs. Comparable as a peer in the elder-services ecosystem and a source of programmatic guidance and federal funding advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• AARP: National nonprofit serving older Americans with advocacy, information, and community programs. Overlaps with Region X in senior advocacy and benefits counseling but operates at much larger scale across the full 50+ population.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and aging services including in-home support and caregiver respite. Comparable service categories (personal care, caregiver support) but broader mission spanning disabilities as well as aging.

Emerging players

• Shepherd's Centers of America: Network of community-based interfaith centers offering programs for older adults including social engagement, transportation, and learning. Comparable in community-based service delivery model though narrower in scope than Region X's full AAA portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aaaregionx
• Xx.com/aaaregionx

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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