Who We Are
At the Council on Aging of Martin County, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live life to the fullest – no matter their age.
We were founded as a private, 501(c)(3) organization in 1974 to provide services tailored to the specific needs of seniors. More than 50 years later, we are the longest-serving senior services agency in the county offering the most comprehensive resources for elders, their families and their caregivers.
Our Mission and Vision
Our mission is to be the unparalleled resource of expertise, programming and support for seniors in Martin County. Our vision is to inspire a community that embraces, uplifts and encourages seniors to maintain lives of quality and purpose. We provide programs in support of this mission, including Meals on Wheels; an adult day program; senior-focused primary medical care; care management; caregiver support; and a robust offering of educational, cultural and wellness programs specifically designed for seniors.
Our History
1974
Our Founding
The Council on Aging of Martin County founded.
1974
1976
Meals on Wheels
The Council launches the first Meals on Wheels program in Martin County, delivering 20 meals daily. Today, over 250 meals are delivered Monday through Friday county-wide. Nutritional services have also been expanded to include Senior Dining Centers and monthly grocery options.
1979
Lead Agency
The Council is designated as "Lead Agency” for Martin County under the Community Care for the Elderly Act.
1979
1987
First Adult Day Care Center
The Council creates the first licensed adult day care center in Martin County, which has grown from 12 seniors per day to the capacity to serve 90 seniors per day.
2003
Prestigious Award
The Council's Nutrition Services/Meals on Wheels program is awarded National Certification through the Meals on Wheels Association of America. The program is one of only four in the state of Florida and 46 nationwide to earn this recognition.
2003
2006
Initial Funding for Kane Center
The Council receives a $5 million appropriation from the State of Florida to be used toward the creation of a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose senior center, kicking off a $15 million public/private capital campaign to build the Charles and Rae Kane Senior Center.
May 2011
Moving Day
The Council officially moves its operations to the Kane Center, which opens its doors in May 2011.
May 2011
February 2012
Kane Clinic Open for Business
The Kane Clinic begins operation in the Kane Center, offering primary geriatric specialty medical care in a medical environment designed to address the multiple health care needs of the elderly.
April 2012
Cooks in the Kitchen
For the first time in its history, the Council begins to produce Meals on Wheels in-house, in its state-of-the-art commercial kitchen. Meals are distributed immediately after preparation, using fresh ingredients, freshly prepared.
April 2012
September 2012
Health Care Champions Award
The Kane Clinic is recognized by Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers, winning a Health Care Champions Award for Innovation in Health Care.
February 2016
First Annual Sage Awards
The Council holds the first annual Sage Awards, the first and only awards ceremony honoring the wisdom and worth of our area's seniors, recognizing their contributions to the world in which we live.
February 2016
April 2017
Joseph C. & Ann S. Day Medical Center Open
The state-of-the-art Joseph C. & Ann S. Day Medical Center opens at the Kane Center.
